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Entrance with Brick Flooring and a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Mudroom Cubbies
Mudroom Cubbies
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
Mudroom cubbies with pine wood wainscoting and exposed floor beams in douglas fir.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic boot room in Burlington with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Holladay Remodel
Holladay Remodel
Greg Steffensen ArchitectGreg Steffensen Architect
Craftsmen inspired front entry door with stain glass
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Salt Lake City with blue walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Old world feel, endless charm.
Old world feel, endless charm.
Craftsman Builders, Inc.Craftsman Builders, Inc.
Wonderful side entry leading to the kitchen.
This is an example of a medium sized rural boot room in Other with brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Gallery
Gallery
All Phase MasonryAll Phase Masonry
Medium sized front door in Philadelphia with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Quincy Lift
Quincy Lift
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
This is an example of a large beach style boot room in Other with white walls, a single front door, a light wood front door, tongue and groove walls, brick flooring and beige floors.
Orange County Tuscan
Orange County Tuscan
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
An old world Tuscan style entry with Laura Lee Designs custom wall lanterns.
Large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Emde
Emde
Sarah Elizabeth InteriorsSarah Elizabeth Interiors
Design ideas for a mediterranean entrance in Houston with brick flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two column arched portico with steel roof located in Dunwoody, GA. ©2012 Georgia Front Porch.
Medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Custom Work
Custom Work
Portland Millwork, Inc.Portland Millwork, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front door in Portland with brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Before & After Home Addition
Before & After Home Addition
Meeder Design & RemodelingMeeder Design & Remodeling
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Milan 21 Panel
Milan 21 Panel
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Clear Low E TIMBER: Mahogany DOOR: 3'6" x 8'0" x 2 1/4" LEAD TIME: 4-6 weeks
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Tampa with brown walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Cook Residence
Cook Residence
Blue Ridge Custom BuildersBlue Ridge Custom Builders
COOK RESIDENCE Bill Hughes Blue Ridge Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Atlanta with purple walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Porticos
Porticos
Nu Concepts Window CoNu Concepts Window Co
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Chicago with a single front door, a light wood front door and brick flooring.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Hannah Custom HomesHannah Custom Homes
Photo of an entrance in Nashville with brick flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Wakefield Bienville
Wakefield Bienville
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS OPTIONS: Clear Low E or Flemish Low E TIMBER: Mahogany SINGLE DOOR: 3'0" x 8'0" x 1 3/4" DOUBLE DOOR: 6'0" x 8'0" x 1 3/4" SIDELIGHTS: 12", 14" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks SIDELIGHTS: 12", 14" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
Custom Red Oak Door
Custom Red Oak Door
Brian Terranova Construction LLCBrian Terranova Construction LLC
Brian Terranova
Medium sized front door in Milwaukee with brick flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and red floors.
Forrest Residence
Forrest Residence
Paint Plus CanberraPaint Plus Canberra
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, brick flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Real Estate Photography
Real Estate Photography
Carol Loveless Media ServicesCarol Loveless Media Services
Photo of a large front door in Austin with brick flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Five Way Farm
Five Way Farm
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Entry into tack room
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Other with a single front door, a light wood front door and brick flooring.
Trigg
Trigg
Westmade HomesWestmade Homes
This is an example of a large front door in Perth with white walls, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, brick flooring and grey floors.

Entrance with Brick Flooring and 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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