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Victorian Farmhouse - Doylestown - Bucks County, PA
Victorian Farmhouse - Doylestown - Bucks County, PA
Kathy Appel, ASIDKathy Appel, ASID
Skirted Table - Radiator Cover The front door is flanked by radiators and there is no room in the foyer for furnishings. A pair of consoles over the radiators creates a place to stash keys and gloves or to display a bud vase. The wall mounted note holder works for outgoing mail, appointment reminders, or grocery lists. It also serves as an analog Pinterest Board.
80 year old mural restoration with before and after photos
80 year old mural restoration with before and after photos
CWA Pothier Fine FinishesCWA Pothier Fine Finishes
Before and after photos of the mural restoration. The mural was cleaned, re-plastered, and re-painted using Golden's line of MSA products.
This is an example of a medium sized victorian foyer in Portland.
Living/Dining
Living/Dining
RMS MarbleRMS Marble
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian foyer in Sydney with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Strompe L'oeil stenciled arch
Strompe L'oeil stenciled arch
Alexandra WhitesideAlexandra Whiteside
Virginia Beach based paint Jimi Whiteside performed this decorative painting and stenciling project to create a 3D trompe l'oiel effect of an archway on the barrel vault ceiling of a Victorian Home in Kentucky. Project included a massive amount of decorative painting throughout the home as well as cleaning and restoration of the woodwork. We specialize in all these areas.
Custom Wood Working
Custom Wood Working
Arkwright Construction LLC.Arkwright Construction LLC.
Inspiration for a large victorian foyer in Chicago with brown walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Rénovation d'un appartement à Boulogne-Billancourt
Rénovation d'un appartement à Boulogne-Billancourt
Avéo Neuilly-sur-SeineAvéo Neuilly-sur-Seine
This is an example of a victorian foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Snowmass Ranch
Snowmass Ranch
Cathers Home Furniture + Interior DesignCathers Home Furniture + Interior Design
Inspiration for a large victorian foyer in Denver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Green Lake City
Green Lake City
Vindo DesignVindo Design
Small victorian foyer in Other with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Whitehurst Galleries
Whitehurst Galleries
Interior Design Concepts, Inc.Interior Design Concepts, Inc.
Drapery designed by Jackie Ferraro, Interior Design Concepts and fabricated / installed using a motorized lift by Superior Design Products in Tampa, FL. Chandeliers procured from Czech Republic by Gareth Whitehurst.
Franklin Brick Home
Franklin Brick Home
Oak Tree Builders, Inc.Oak Tree Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a large victorian foyer in Nashville with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Canal Rd., Port Dalhousie
Canal Rd., Port Dalhousie
UserUser
Medium sized victorian foyer in Toronto with grey walls.
Kent House
Kent House
Showhomes with Tracey McLeodShowhomes with Tracey McLeod
Caco Photography
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in Gold Coast - Tweed with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Eclectic Abode
Eclectic Abode
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
Traditional with an eclectic twist, this historic Queen Anne home is highly personalized without losing its roots. Full of pops of teal and red amidst a background of textured neutrals, this home is a careful balance of warm grays and blacks set against bright whites, color and natural woods. Designed with kids in mind, this home is both beautiful and durable -- a highly curated space ready to stand the test of time.
East Ryde
East Ryde
Uplift InteriorsUplift Interiors
This is an example of a victorian foyer in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Modern Classic @ KM1
Modern Classic @ KM1
7:3 Studios7:3 Studios
Photo of a small victorian foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
JUIRRA VILLA
JUIRRA VILLA
KCA Interior DesignKCA Interior Design
KCA Owned
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian foyer in Hong Kong with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
House Remodel Gainesville, VA
House Remodel Gainesville, VA
Craftsman ConstructionCraftsman Construction
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in DC Metro.
Custom Marble Mosaic Front Entry Foyer Floor
Custom Marble Mosaic Front Entry Foyer Floor
Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.
Black and white marble floor with custom marble mosaic rug
Photo of a victorian foyer in Milwaukee with marble flooring.
Rénovation et home staging pour la location de plusieurs appartements à Paris
Rénovation et home staging pour la location de plusieurs appartements à Paris
Avéo Neuilly-sur-SeineAvéo Neuilly-sur-Seine
This is an example of a victorian foyer in Paris with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
207 N. Main
207 N. Main
Storm Guard of the Upper Ohio ValleyStorm Guard of the Upper Ohio Valley
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

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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