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Entrance with Cork Flooring and Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Tuscany 3LT
Tuscany 3LT
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Clear Beveled Low E TIMBER: Mahogany DOOR: 3'0" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" SIDELIGHTS: 12" TRANSOM: 12" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
This is an example of a medium sized classic entrance in Tampa with brown walls and brick flooring.
School House Breathes History
School House Breathes History
KVD+ ArchitectureKVD+ Architecture
Small farmhouse front door in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Breathtaking Entryway Design Featuring a Custom Ornate Wrought Iron Door
Breathtaking Entryway Design Featuring a Custom Ornate Wrought Iron Door
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Bask in a breathtaking view every time you come home. This luxe and unique entryway and driveway sets the stage for one of our favorite projects—the ornate iron doors and windows finished in Cinnamon look absolutely beautiful on this exterior. Photo by Jim Schmid Photography
Tudor Addition Mudroom Dog House
Tudor Addition Mudroom Dog House
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Custom dog crate/area built into the mudroom closet. Photography by Greg Premru
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Boston with yellow walls and brick flooring.
Savvy Interiors
Savvy Interiors
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Traditional and transitional space. Complete remodel of 4500 sf country home. White cabinetry, dark wood floors.
This is an example of a classic entrance in San Diego with a stable front door and brick flooring.
Lucas Family Farmhouse
Lucas Family Farmhouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
Inspiration for a large rural boot room in Dallas with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Balsam Mountain Preserve - Stemwinder Camp
Balsam Mountain Preserve - Stemwinder Camp
Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a rustic foyer in Other with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
New River Residence
New River Residence
Marker Construction GroupMarker Construction Group
Traditional foyer in Miami with brick flooring, multi-coloured walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Southwest Farmhouse
Modern Southwest Farmhouse
LNA InteriorsLNA Interiors
This Farmhouse has a modern, minimalist feel, with a rustic touch, staying true to its southwest location. It features wood tones, brass and black with vintage and rustic accents throughout the decor.
Franklin Park Residence
Franklin Park Residence
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
A mudroom that is as beautiful as it is practical. The room features a brick inlay floor and custom built-ins for additional storage.
Medium sized classic boot room in DC Metro with white walls, brick flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Interior Transformation
Interior Transformation
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
Large traditional boot room in Boston with white walls and brick flooring.
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.
Spalding Tudor & Charlestown Landing Brick Home - South Carolina
Spalding Tudor & Charlestown Landing Brick Home - South Carolina
General ShaleGeneral Shale
Ranch style home featuring custom combination of "Spalding Tudor" and "Charlestown Landing" special shapes entry way with ivory buff mortar.
Inspiration for a classic front door in Other with brick flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
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.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
New mudroom on rear of 1875 home. Mudroom was part of an addition featuring a new powder room. Back door opens to deck beyond. Mudroom features plenty of storage closets, dark oak bench, wire mesh cabinet doors, oiled bronze hardware and a reclaimed brick floor. Construction by Murphy Construction; photo by Greg Martz.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Designs by Craig VeenkerDesigns by Craig Veenker
Classic entrance in Salt Lake City with white walls and brick flooring.
East Wilmette Addition and Gut Rehab
East Wilmette Addition and Gut Rehab
Parker & CompanyParker & Company
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, brick flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Entry Door Replacement
Entry Door Replacement
The Aluminum Company of North CarolinaThe Aluminum Company of North Carolina
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Raleigh with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Barber Tract Spanish Colonial
Barber Tract Spanish Colonial
IS ArchitectureIS Architecture
Mediterranean entrance in San Diego with white walls and brick flooring.

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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