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Affordable Traditional Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Holly Avenue Mudroom
Holly Avenue Mudroom
Albers Design LLCAlbers Design LLC
Mudroom with open storage. Mike Krivit Photography Farrell and Sons Construction
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
Westchester Chic
Westchester Chic
colleen lonergan studiocolleen lonergan studio
El Cerrito Transitional
El Cerrito Transitional
Amanda Armstrong SavaAmanda Armstrong Sava
Cleveland Park, DC, home
Cleveland Park, DC, home
Susan Nelson InteriorsSusan Nelson Interiors
Deep-green William Morris wallpaper sets the tone in this entry, along with the client's painted bombe chest and a pagoda chandelier from Michael-Cleary at the Washington Design Center. Roman shade in Lucy Rose fabric. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik
Mudroom
Mudroom
Elegant Cabinets LLCElegant Cabinets LLC
Craftsman Bungalow- Gregory Family Home
Craftsman Bungalow- Gregory Family Home
Reed ConstructionReed Construction
Katie Reed
Spanish + Mid-century Modern
Spanish + Mid-century Modern
Melinamade - Residential Design + InteriorsMelinamade - Residential Design + Interiors
A rare, 1950s vintage Paul McCobb console table and George Nelson bench here along with traditional, original architectural Spanish features of the house. Another special element was the installation of sheet metal to the back family photo wall so it could accept magnets to not only protect the original plaster walls but allow overall flexibility for the homeowners. To know more about this makeover, please read the "Houzz Tour" feature article here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32975037/list/houzz-tour-midcentury-meets-mediterranean-in-california Bernard Andre Photography
Cheshire Mudroom
Cheshire Mudroom
PJ and Company Staging and Interior DecoratingPJ and Company Staging and Interior Decorating
A custom built storage area is key feature in this mudroom addition. Jeff Kaufman Photography
Reviving a Tired Colonial
Reviving a Tired Colonial
Wilets ArchitectureWilets Architecture
New mudroom provides an indoor link from the garage to the kitchen and features a wall of storage cabinets. New doorways were created to provide an axis of circulation along the back of the house. Photo by Allen Russ
Kitchen Fun with Storm Gray
Kitchen Fun with Storm Gray
Dura Supreme CabinetryDura Supreme Cabinetry
This gray and transitional kitchen remodel bridges the gap between contemporary style and traditional style. The dark gray cabinetry, light gray walls, and white subway tile backsplash make for a beautiful, neutral canvas for the bold teal blue and yellow décor accented throughout the design. Designer Gwen Adair of Cabinet Supreme by Adair did a fabulous job at using grays to create a neutral backdrop to bring out the bright, vibrant colors that the homeowners love so much. This Milwaukee, WI kitchen is the perfect example of Dura Supreme's recent launch of gray paint finishes, it has been interesting to see these new cabinetry colors suddenly flowing across our manufacturing floor, destined for homes around the country. We've already seen an enthusiastic acceptance of these new colors as homeowners started immediately selecting our various shades of gray paints, like this example of “Storm Gray”, for their new homes and remodeling projects! Dura Supreme’s “Storm Gray” is the darkest of our new gray painted finishes (although our current “Graphite” paint finish is a charcoal gray that is almost black). For those that like the popular contrast between light and dark finishes, Storm Gray pairs beautifully with lighter painted and stained finishes. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Capital Construction IncCapital Construction Inc
KraftMaid
KraftMaid
Decorum Designer Cabinetry & FlooringDecorum Designer Cabinetry & Flooring
ASID Showcase House 2010 Mudroom
ASID Showcase House 2010 Mudroom
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
January 2013 Home & Garden Television.Featuring the ASID 2010 Showcase House mud room Fall 2010 Minneapolis/St Paul Magzine Spring 2010 Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine Crystal Kitchen Center Designer, Mary Maney, was involved with this year's ASID Showcase House - Kitchen, Mud room & Grotto spaces. In addition to the kitchen, the mud room and grotto needed a facelift. Lounge seating centered around an outdoor firepit gave the homeowner an intimate space for entertaining, as well as, a place for grilling. A local artist designed a unique sculpture piece that added interest and color to the space. Photography Mark Ehlan
Foyer Entry
Foyer Entry
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by Spacecrafting
Chevy Chase DC Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Chevy Chase DC Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Greg Hadley Photography
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Custom Kitchen Designs LLCCustom Kitchen Designs LLC
Finch Ave Condo
Finch Ave Condo
Intelligent Design GroupIntelligent Design Group
RECIBIDOR
RECIBIDOR
DCOREDCORE
Entrada - recibidor de la vivienda que da paso al salón y la cocina abierta ampliando así el campo visual.
La lumière du Sud
La lumière du Sud
LB intérieur designLB intérieur design

Affordable Traditional Entrance 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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