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Entrance with Cork Flooring and Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Custom Renovation and Addition, Mud Room
Custom Renovation and Addition, Mud Room
CBI Design Professionals, Inc.CBI Design Professionals, Inc.
The mud room in this Bloomfield Hills residence was a part of a whole house renovation and addition, completed in 2016. Directly adjacent to the indoor gym, outdoor pool, and motor court, this room had to serve a variety of functions. The tile floor in the mud room is in a herringbone pattern with a tile border that extends the length of the hallway. Two sliding doors conceal a utility room that features cabinet storage of the children's backpacks, supplies, coats, and shoes. The room also has a stackable washer/dryer and sink to clean off items after using the gym, pool, or from outside. Arched French doors along the motor court wall allow natural light to fill the space and help the hallway feel more open.
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.
Hunter Douglas Horizontal Blinds
Hunter Douglas Horizontal Blinds
Interior SolutionsInterior Solutions
This is an example of a medium sized front door in New York with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
InsidesignInsidesign
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Atlanta with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Brick Herringbone Front Entrance w Posts and Walkway
Brick Herringbone Front Entrance w Posts and Walkway
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Welcome! Mortared brick herringbone entrance patio with brick posts and curved edges. Crisp edges and beautiful patterning.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in DC Metro with brick flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Historic Charleston Renovation Entry
Historic Charleston Renovation Entry
LS3P LivingLS3P Living
Entry | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Creative Sources Photography
Photo of a classic entrance in Atlanta with a white front door, brick flooring and a single front door.
French Country in The Settlement
French Country in The Settlement
Ryan Homes, Inc.Ryan Homes, Inc.
Photo of a large boot room in Denver with grey walls, brick flooring and grey floors.
Hampton On The Lake
Hampton On The Lake
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
Medium sized traditional entrance in Other with grey walls and brick flooring.
New Country French Cottage
New Country French Cottage
Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.
Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Designer: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP
Photo of a foyer in DC Metro with brick flooring, yellow walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
Whitelawn Residence
Whitelawn Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
In a country setting this white modern farmhouse with black accents features a warm stained front door and wrap around porch. Starting with the welcoming Board & Batten foyer to the the personalized penny tile fireplace and the over mortar brick Hearth Room fireplace it expresses "Welcome Home". Custom to the owners are a claw foot tub, wallpaper rooms and accent Alder wood touches.
Dauphin Street
Dauphin Street
Gnome Architects LLCGnome Architects LLC
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a white front door, red floors and wainscoting.
Farmhouse Mudroom
Farmhouse Mudroom
Colette InteriorsColette Interiors
Gut renovation of mudroom and adjacent powder room. Included custom paneling, herringbone brick floors with radiant heat, and addition of storage and hooks. Bell original to owner's secondary residence circa 1894.
Farmhouse Mudroom
Farmhouse Mudroom
Colette InteriorsColette Interiors
Gut renovation of mudroom and adjacent powder room. Included custom paneling, herringbone brick floors with radiant heat, and addition of storage and hooks. Bell original to owner's secondary residence circa 1894.
Weston Renovation
Weston Renovation
Fresh Start Contracting CompanyFresh Start Contracting Company
Inspiration for a large rural boot room in Boston with brick flooring, grey walls and red floors.
Klein's Ridge
Klein's Ridge
Jessica Kelly DesignJessica Kelly Design
Stephani Buchman
Design ideas for a large country boot room in Toronto with white walls and brick flooring.
Addition & Renovation - Wayne, PA
Addition & Renovation - Wayne, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a classic boot room in Philadelphia with blue walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and red floors.
Sun Valley Family Lodge
Sun Valley Family Lodge
Miller-Roodell Architects LtdMiller-Roodell Architects Ltd
A couple from the Chicago area created a home they can enjoy and reconnect with their fully grown sons and expanding families, to fish and ski. Reclaimed post and beam barn from Vermont as the primary focus with extensions leading to a master suite; garage and artist’s studio. A four bedroom home with ample space for entertaining with surrounding patio with an exterior fireplace Reclaimed board siding; stone and metal roofing
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Atlanta with a double front door, a glass front door, brick flooring and feature lighting.
Maplewood First Floor Remodel & Addition
Maplewood First Floor Remodel & Addition
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
Entry/mud-room photo from large first floor remodel and addition. Shown with reclaimed brick flooring, built-in cabinetry. Custom built mudroom cabinetry and cubbies with wire mesh screens, vaulted ceiling and industrial lighting fixtures. Construction by Murphy General Contractors of South Orange, NJ. Photo by Greg Martz.
Sims Hilditch, Cotswold Manor House
Sims Hilditch, Cotswold Manor House
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Polly Eltes
Photo of a large rural boot room in Gloucestershire with brick flooring and white walls.

Entrance with Cork Flooring and 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 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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