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Traditional Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Pike PropertiesPike Properties
A true true entry hall, this Foyer is the perfect first impression. Pike's favorite part about this space was the ability to make it an entry hall, but also incorporate windows on the side so that is wasn't dark and closed in. The windows overlook the Porte Cochere where guests may very well have parked their car. If you look closely at the ceiling, there is some intricate trim detail that forms 4 large quadrants with a central diamond that formed the logical spot to hang a brass pendant fixture from. The same flooring you see here spans throughout most of the home. It is 4 1/4" White Oak finished off in an Eco-Friendly product called Rubio Monocoat. It is a finish that is eco-friendly and durable. The best part about it is that if any spot is damaged or needs to be touched up, you only need to touch the one spot, and don't have to refinish all the floors on that level as with traditional poly stain. This finish is their Oyster color. ( https://www.rubiomonocoat.com/en/c/kleuren/cat/interior/rmc-oil-plus-2c?country=aa#rmc-oil-plus-2c) The paint color through all main living areas of the home, hallways, closets, mudroom, and laundry room is Benjamin Moore Dove Wing with Benjamin Moore White Dove trim. We painted all interior window trim in Sherwin Williams Iron Ore to make them pop, and that is also the same color as all interior doors. Pendant- Visual Comfort Plantation 4-light in Antique Burnished Brass ( https://www.visualcomfortlightinglights.com/product/visual-comfort-e-f-chapman-plantation-foyer-lighting-chc3438ab-cg.html?page=1)
Modern Victorian Gem
Modern Victorian Gem
Copper Leaf Interior Design StudioCopper Leaf Interior Design Studio
Rick Lee Photo
Glossy Ibis, Kiawah Island
Glossy Ibis, Kiawah Island
Cinder Creek ConstructionCinder Creek Construction
Tripp Smith Photography Architect: Architecture +
Our Work
Our Work
Smart Design ConceptsSmart Design Concepts
Highlands of Northlake
Highlands of Northlake
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
Vaughn
Vaughn
Holdren Lietzke ArchitectureHoldren Lietzke Architecture
Architectural Designs Sport Court House Plan 73358HS
Architectural Designs Sport Court House Plan 73358HS
Architectural DesignsArchitectural Designs
#exclusive #houseplan 73358HS comes to life Architectural Designs Exclusive #HousePlan 73358HS is a 5 bed home with a sport court in the finished lower level. It gives you four bedrooms on the second floor and a fifth in the finished loewr level. That's where you'll find your indoor sport court as well as a rec space and a bar. Ready when you are! Where do YOU want to build? Specs-at-a-glance 5 beds 4.5 baths 4,600+ sq. ft. including sport court Plans: http://bit.ly/73358hs #readywhenyouare #houseplan
Stone Country Estate
Stone Country Estate
Island ArchitectsIsland Architects
Covered Entry with Double Wooden Door and Cast Stone Arch
Hancock House
Hancock House
Shannon GradyShannon Grady
View as you enter Hancock House ad the parlour/office view.
Knowlton House
Knowlton House
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
The Abraham Knowlton House (c. 1725) was nearly demolished to make room for the expansion of a nearby commercial building. Thankfully, this historic home was saved from that fate after surviving a long, drawn out battle. When we began the project, the building was in a lamentable state of disrepair due to long-term neglect. Before we could begin on the restoration and renovation of the house proper, we needed to raise the entire structure in order to repair and fortify the foundation. The design project was substantial, involving the transformation of this historic house into beautiful and yet highly functional condominiums. The final design brought this home back to its original, stately appearance while giving it a new lease on life as a home for multiple families. Winner, 2003 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation Photo Credit: Cynthia August
Greenwich Colonial
Greenwich Colonial
Allen Ross Architecture, LLCAllen Ross Architecture, LLC
The Foyer
The Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021
3707 Moss Side Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
3707 Moss Side Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Richmond Hill Design + Build brings you this gorgeous American four-square home, crowned with a charming, black metal roof in Richmond’s historic Ginter Park neighborhood! Situated on a .46 acre lot, this craftsman-style home greets you with double, 8-lite front doors and a grand, wrap-around front porch. Upon entering the foyer, you’ll see the lovely dining room on the left, with crisp, white wainscoting and spacious sitting room/study with French doors to the right. Straight ahead is the large family room with a gas fireplace and flanking 48” tall built-in shelving. A panel of expansive 12’ sliding glass doors leads out to the 20’ x 14’ covered porch, creating an indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space. An amazing kitchen is to the left, featuring a 7’ island with farmhouse sink, stylish gold-toned, articulating faucet, two-toned cabinetry, soft close doors/drawers, quart countertops and premium Electrolux appliances. Incredibly useful butler’s pantry, between the kitchen and dining room, sports glass-front, upper cabinetry and a 46-bottle wine cooler. With 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and 5 walk-in closets, space will not be an issue. The owner’s suite has a freestanding, soaking tub, large frameless shower, water closet and 2 walk-in closets, as well a nice view of the backyard. Laundry room, with cabinetry and counter space, is conveniently located off of the classic central hall upstairs. Three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, round out the second floor, with one bedroom having attached full bath and the other two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Lovely hickory wood floors, upgraded Craftsman trim package and custom details throughout!
Kentfield Home
Kentfield Home
Marcela D'Aprile InteriorsMarcela D'Aprile Interiors
Ceilings and entry halls
Ceilings and entry halls
Grace Designs DallasGrace Designs Dallas
Inside Entry Doors of Partial home Remodel
Inside Entry Doors of Partial home Remodel
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Bay AreaDreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Bay Area
From inside, looking at front entry doors. Notice beautiful matching library glass panel doors to the right. Solid wood, rich cherry stained, double wide entry doors with top glass panel. These grand Milgard doors add warmth to the family room entrance and seating area. Designer-Project Guru Designs, Photographer-Timothy Manning Photography, Door Supplier-Royal Window & Door
Savoy House Lighting
Savoy House Lighting
Glassman LightingGlassman Lighting
1010 Mercer Park Road
1010 Mercer Park Road
DRD Home ServicesDRD Home Services
Traditional LA redo
Traditional LA redo
Linda Brettler ArchitectLinda Brettler Architect

Traditional Entrance with a Medium 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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