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Traditional Entrance with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
A Garage Studio Transformation
A Garage Studio Transformation
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
AFTER Entry Area
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.
Currie Barracks Estate
Currie Barracks Estate
Reena Sotropa In House Design GroupReena Sotropa In House Design Group
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Canongate Country Manor
Canongate Country Manor
JPOrleans CharlotteJPOrleans Charlotte
A grand entryway in Charlotte with a curved staircase, wide oak floors, white wainscoting, and a tray ceiling.
Umbau und Renovierung eines Stadthauses
Umbau und Renovierung eines Stadthauses
Heike Schröder FotografieHeike Schröder Fotografie
weißes renoviertes Treppenhaus mit Kassetten und Terrazzoboden
Lexington River Life
Lexington River Life
Blythe Building CompanyBlythe Building Company
The foyer has formal wainscoting that matches the adjacent dining room and a lovely staircase with plenty of Craftsman-style detail and beautiful hardwood floors.
Cougar Mountain View
Cougar Mountain View
Ecolux Construction LLCEcolux Construction LLC
Magnificent pinnacle estate in a private enclave atop Cougar Mountain showcasing spectacular, panoramic lake and mountain views. A rare tranquil retreat on a shy acre lot exemplifying chic, modern details throughout & well-appointed casual spaces. Walls of windows frame astonishing views from all levels including a dreamy gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite, & awe-inspiring family room below. 2 oversize decks designed for hosting large crowds. An experience like no other!
Kingsborough Gardens
Kingsborough Gardens
Loader Monteith ArchitectsLoader Monteith Architects
The entrance to the house, with the new kitchen visible to the left of the staircase through the new screen
Wall Panelling & Curves
Wall Panelling & Curves
Intrim Group Pty LtdIntrim Group Pty Ltd
This home shows that having the right details as your backdrop can stand out enough on their own without an interior even being styled! The details on the magnificent curved staircase and texture the wainscoting adds makes a great impact. Intrim supplied Intrim CR22 chair rail and Intrim IN23 inlay mould. Build & Design: Victorian Carpentry & Joinery
Thornhill Renovation and Decor Project
Thornhill Renovation and Decor Project
Lumar InteriorsLumar Interiors
These clients were ready to turn their existing home into their dream home. They wanted to completely gut their main floor to improve the function of the space. Some walls were taken down, others moved, powder room relocated and lots of storage space added to their kitchen. The homeowner loves to bake and cook and really wanted a larger kitchen as well as a large informal dining area for lots of family gatherings. We took this project from concept to completion, right down to furnishings and accessories.
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.
Manoa Blues
Manoa Blues
Ko'olau BuildersKo'olau Builders
Craftsman Foyer
Craftsman Foyer
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This fantastic foyer has a three level view through the house. The beautiful stained riser stair carries all the way to the finished basement with window seats and beautiful wainscoting detail.
Suburban Traditional
Suburban Traditional
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Georgetown
Georgetown
Frahm Interiors - Burlington ONFrahm Interiors - Burlington ON
Реализованный дизайн проект квартиры в ЖК "Горный"
Реализованный дизайн проект квартиры в ЖК "Горный"
K1 БюроK1 Бюро
Appartement familial-Pereire-menuiserie
Appartement familial-Pereire-menuiserie
Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieurAgence KP-Architecte d'intérieur
Site internet :www.karineperez.com instagram : @kp_agence
Williams Road Toorak
Williams Road Toorak
Pagoda InteriorsPagoda Interiors
Entrance to a traditional Victorian Terrace (National Trust Classified) - wallpaper Porters Paints "Beetle" in Aqua - sisal carpet on the stairs - Wall colour Porters Paints "Breakwater". Silk persian carpet on original pine floorboards.

Traditional Entrance with Wainscoting 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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