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Country Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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A Hampshire Cottage Kitchen
A Hampshire Cottage Kitchen
Chisholm DesignChisholm Design
Photo of a country boot room in Surrey with green walls, brick flooring, red floors, tongue and groove walls and wallpapered walls.
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Medium sized country boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring and red floors.
Nestledown Farm
Nestledown Farm
peter c quinn architectpeter c quinn architect
Lauren Rubenstein Photography
Inspiration for a country boot room in Atlanta with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and red floors.
Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild
Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
Farmhouse boot room in New York with white walls, brick flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Hill Country Ranch Home in Bergheim, TX
Hill Country Ranch Home in Bergheim, TX
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
These brick pavers laid in a herringbone pattern are so perfect in this entry foyer! Walls and ceiling painted in Benjamin Moore "Wind's Breath".
This is an example of a large rural entrance in Austin with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Medium sized country boot room in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Paris Pike Remodel
Paris Pike Remodel
Anderson & Rodgers ConstructionAnderson & Rodgers Construction
Inspiration for a rural boot room in Other with brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige walls, red floors and feature lighting.
The Elizabeth project
The Elizabeth project
J.E. Kelley DesignsJ.E. Kelley Designs
Mark Mahan and Rey Au Kitchen and living room renovation. Door and window replacement
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in Other with white walls, brick flooring, a white front door and feature lighting.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Westchester Renovation. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a rural entrance in New York with brick flooring.
Surfside Farmhouse
Surfside Farmhouse
interiorstyleinteriorstyle
ARTO Brick Floor- Custom Mix
Country entrance in San Francisco with brick flooring and brown floors.
Kirby Ridge Barn House
Kirby Ridge Barn House
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
James R. Salomon Photography
Photo of a large rural front door in Burlington with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
River House
River House
Cotton Construction IncCotton Construction Inc
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in Birmingham with brick flooring and a stable front door.
C-Cross Ranch
C-Cross Ranch
Marlena Design GroupMarlena Design Group
Photo of a medium sized rural boot room in Denver with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
Photo of a large rural boot room in Austin with brown walls, brick flooring, a pivot front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Top Notch Woodworking and Construction, LLCTop Notch Woodworking and Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rural boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and brick flooring.
Five Acres Mudroom
Five Acres Mudroom
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
custom mill work/built-in storage on the left and a live edge walnut bench with wall panel surround are some of the details that make this space work. In the back you can see the sliding doors to the playroom/office. Storage closet is on the left and powder room on the right.
Homebred Farm
Homebred Farm
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photo of a rural foyer in Philadelphia with brick flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
49th Place
49th Place
Two Hawks Design and DevelopmentTwo Hawks Design and Development
Design ideas for a large farmhouse entrance in Phoenix with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Avondale Residence
Avondale Residence
Carlton ConstructionCarlton Construction
Jessie Preza
Medium sized farmhouse front door in Jacksonville with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Victoria BC Farm House (In Progress)
Victoria BC Farm House (In Progress)
Christin Gregersen Interior DesignChristin Gregersen Interior Design
Modern Farmhouse Front Entry with herringbone brick floor and Navy Blue Front Door
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front door in San Francisco with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floors, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.

Country Entrance with Brick Flooring 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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