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Traditional Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Bee Tree Cabin
Bee Tree Cabin
Kaizen Homes LLCKaizen Homes LLC
Welcoming entrance let's you know that you have made it and it is time to relax
Un meuble sur mesure esthétique et fonctionnel
Un meuble sur mesure esthétique et fonctionnel
agence m&ragence m&r
Création d'un meuble sur mesure offrant une belle capacité de rangement
Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Entry
Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Entry
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The grand foyer is covered in beautiful wood paneling, floor to ceiling. Custom shaped windows and skylights let in the Pacific Northwest light.
Entry Doors - Wooden double with hinged design glass windows
Entry Doors - Wooden double with hinged design glass windows
Cal Comfort Windows & DoorsCal Comfort Windows & Doors
Cal Comfort Insulating Windows, Inc. represents the highest quality manufactured doors in the industry. Each door can be customized to the finish and color of your choice. We also have an extensive showroom of entry doors so you can see the incredible wood-look or actual wood doors and make an educated decision. Each of our manufacturers offer lifetime warranties that we stand behind and support. We serve Modesto, Turlock, Stockton, and the surrounding area. Our French Doors are available in a number of styles to fit your home décor. Just pair the wood and glass treatment of your choice.
Colorado Modern Arts & Crafts Entry
Colorado Modern Arts & Crafts Entry
Silver Run ArchitectsSilver Run Architects
Organic Mill Valley
Organic Mill Valley
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.
Entryways, Foyers & Hallways
Entryways, Foyers & Hallways
Payne & Payne BuildersPayne & Payne Builders
Entryway, double doors, sliding barn doors to office . . . #payneandpayne #homebuilder #homeoffice #slidingbarndoors #slidingofficedoors #homeofficedesign #custombuild #foyer #homeofficedecor #officewindow #builtinshelves #officeshelves #entrywaydecor #ohiohomebuilders #ohiocustomhomes #officesofinsta #clevelandbuilders #willoughbyhills #AtHomeCLE . .?@paulceroky
Our Project
Our Project
Advanced Door Company Inc.Advanced Door Company Inc.
Tile and Stone
Tile and Stone
Floor Coverings International of Monmouth CountyFloor Coverings International of Monmouth County
This marble stone foyer design was done with Daltile 12" Crema Marfil Classico Polished marble with Emperador Dark accent border and small square inset pieces at every other corner.
Picturesque Lake Estate
Picturesque Lake Estate
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Expansive 2-story entry way and staircase opens into a formal living room with fireplace and two separate seating areas. Large windows across the room let in light and take one's eye toward the lake. Tom Grimes Photography
Craftsman House
Craftsman House
QFC IncorporatedQFC Incorporated
Wakefield 1LT
Wakefield 1LT
The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)
Wakefield 1LT door w/ Clear Low E glass Photographed by: Cristina (Avgerinos) McDonald
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate DoorUpstate Door
Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. African Mahogany, 18-lite over 1 panel arch top door with 12-lite over 1 panel sidelites
Stylish Mountain Home
Stylish Mountain Home
Blanchard Design StudioBlanchard Design Studio
Jesse Schloff Photgraphy
Kahala Oasis
Kahala Oasis
H-1 Construction, LLCH-1 Construction, LLC
Hawkins and Biggins Photography
Contemporary Craftsman - Mountain View, CA
Contemporary Craftsman - Mountain View, CA
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
A down-to-the-studs remodel and second floor addition, we converted this former ranch house into a light-filled home designed and built to suit contemporary family life, with no more or less than needed. Craftsman details distinguish the new interior and exterior, and douglas fir wood trim offers warmth and character on the inside. Photography by Takashi Fukuda. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/contemporary-craftsman/
St. Sixte Lake Timberframe
St. Sixte Lake Timberframe
Casa Verde ConstructionCasa Verde Construction
Grand entrance to the oak house.
Front Entrances
Front Entrances
Ridley Windows & DoorsRidley Windows & Doors
Craftsman door, with a glass panel adorned with a 1 1/4" SDL colonial pattern over a raised panel.
Front Entry
Front Entry
AND Design by Adele LapointeAND Design by Adele Lapointe
Custom Solid Wood Craftsman Interior Doors
Custom Solid Wood Craftsman Interior Doors
Everwood Custom WoodworkingEverwood Custom Woodworking
Custom solid wood craftsman style double doors made by Everwood in our exclusive medieval walnut with a clear or natural finish. Photo credit - Erin Young

Traditional Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door 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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