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Terrell, TX: Tom & Nancy Aldinger
Terrell, TX: Tom & Nancy Aldinger
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Victorian foyer in Dallas with yellow walls.
Shingle Style
Shingle Style
UserUser
Lucas Allen
Inspiration for a large victorian foyer in Jacksonville with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Draper Entry and Tower Nook
Draper Entry and Tower Nook
Aurora Architects + BuildersAurora Architects + Builders
The entry hall and tower of this historic Queen Anne Victorian used to be drafty and cold. With new high-performance windows and modern air-sealing and insulation construction techniques, and a meticulously-crafted front door, this space and the whole house are cozy and energy efficient.
East Malvern
East Malvern
LSA ArchitectsLSA Architects
John Wheatley - UA Creative
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
New Canaan Shingle Style
New Canaan Shingle Style
Michael Smith ArchitectsMichael Smith Architects
Laura Moss
Photo of a large victorian foyer in New York with green walls and medium hardwood flooring.
VICTORIAN COLLECTION
VICTORIAN COLLECTION
MarvinMarvin
This grand Victorian residence features elaborately detailed masonry, spice elements, and timber-framed features characteristic of the late 19th century. This house is located in a community with rigid architectural standards and guidelines, and the homeowners desired a space where they could host local philanthropic events, and remain comfortable during day-to-day living. Unique spaces were built around their numerous hobbies as well, including display areas for collectibles, a sewing room, a wine cellar, and a conservatory. Marvin aluminum-clad windows and doors were used throughout the home as much for their look as their low maintenance requirements.
Provincial Luxury
Provincial Luxury
Joey Leicht Design Inc.Joey Leicht Design Inc.
Wittefini
Inspiration for an expansive victorian foyer in Chicago with marble flooring.
Historic home in Middletown, MD remodeled
Historic home in Middletown, MD remodeled
Talon Construction Inc.Talon Construction Inc.
Talon Construction Middletown, MD whole house remodel
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian foyer in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Historic Interior Restoration
Historic Interior Restoration
Blackstone PaintersBlackstone Painters
Restoration of 2 sets of pocket doors, 2 mantles, hearth, and stairwell. -Blackstone Painters
Photo of a large victorian foyer in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Montecito Shingle Style Home
Montecito Shingle Style Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Victorian foyer in Santa Barbara with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mediterranean Estate
Mediterranean Estate
Fred Parker Company, Inc.Fred Parker Company, Inc.
Design ideas for a large victorian foyer in Dallas with white walls, marble flooring and white floors.
Entry
Entry
Brian Watford InteriorsBrian Watford Interiors
Emily Jenkins Followill Photography
Design ideas for a victorian foyer in Atlanta with white walls.
Project Clark Ave Restoration
Project Clark Ave Restoration
Chelsea Design CompanyChelsea Design Company
Foyer After - Restored Original Door, Staircase & Curved Bench, New Porcelain Black & White Checkered Floors
Photo of a victorian foyer in St Louis with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Kährs Oak Gate | Green Community Dubai
Kährs Oak Gate | Green Community Dubai
Nordic Homeworx | Kährs Swedish Wood FlooringNordic Homeworx | Kährs Swedish Wood Flooring
Kährs Oak Gate is a clean oak floor, which has been color enhanced through smoking. The color is a warm brownish oak color which is strengthened even further by the length of the boards. Found in this classically elegant villa in Green Community, Dubai. Photos by Studio Zee Photography - Marko Zirdum
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.
Restored Victorian Entryway
Restored Victorian Entryway
Walker ArchitectsWalker Architects
The owners envisioned a contemporary living space, but retained the historic details in certain rooms. This entryway has refinished original detailing with modern lighting and furniture that tie into the more modern parts of the home.
Rye Beach House Restoration - Foyer
Rye Beach House Restoration - Foyer
Janice Russillo DesignJanice Russillo Design
Restoration of Shingle style / Queen Anne home in coastal New Hampshire with welcoming fireplace in Front foyer. Original wood work, Barley twist stair banister, and original seat.
LIttle Tuscany
LIttle Tuscany
DW Distinctive PropertiesDW Distinctive Properties
Design ideas for an expansive victorian foyer in Dallas with white walls and marble flooring.
Hallmark Floors Ventura Marina
Hallmark Floors Ventura Marina
Gulf Coast Flooring & ServicesGulf Coast Flooring & Services
Hallmark engineered hardwood flooring. This is the color Marina. To see the rest of the colors in the collection visit HallmarkFloors.com or contact us to order your new floors today! Hallmark Floors Ventura Marina Collection, Engineered flooring VENTURA COLLECTION URL http://hallmarkfloors.com/hallmark-hardwoods/ventura-hardwood-collection/ Simply natural The Ventura Hardwood Floors Collection with our NuOil® Finish from Hallmark Hardwoods is finished with NuOil® which employs a revolutionary new technology. The finish has unique performance characteristics and durability that make it a great choice for someone who wants the visual character that only oil can provide. Oil finishes have been used for centuries on floors and furniture. NuOil® uses proprietary technology in the application of numerous coats of oil finish in the factory that make it the industry leader in wear-ability and stain resistance in oil finish. Due to the unique hybrid multi-coat technology of NuOil®, it is not necessary to apply an additional coat of oil at time of installation. That can be reserved for a later date when it becomes desirable to refresh and renovate the floor. Simply Better…Discover Why.

Victorian Foyer Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your victorian home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your victorian foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What victorian front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my victorian doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my victorian front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my victorian entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my victorian foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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