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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.
Weston Manor
Weston Manor
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Small farmhouse porch in Boston with painted wood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
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.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Custom Built Classic style fiberglass Double Entry Doors. Plastpro model DRS 1080 full Kensington glass with Patina Caming and factory painted black. Emtek Melrose style entry & dummy hardware sets in oil rubbed bronze. Installed in Long Beach, CA home.
Governor's House
Governor's House
Lisa Tharp DesignLisa Tharp Design
Governor's House Entry by Lisa Tharp. 2019 Bulfinch Award - Interior Design. Photo by Michael J. Lee
Classic foyer with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Cottage 29 Restoration
Cottage 29 Restoration
MTM Woodworking & DesignMTM Woodworking & Design
Small romantic foyer in Providence with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and white floors.
Windows & Doors
Windows & Doors
TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in New York with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black 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.
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
nancekivell home planning & designnancekivell home planning & design
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior
Farmhouse Laundry/Mudroom
Farmhouse Laundry/Mudroom
Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and BathsGlen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths
Alise O'Brien Photography
This is an example of a country boot room in St Louis with beige walls, painted wood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Owls Nest House | Greenville, DE
Owls Nest House | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Philadelphia with brown walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and red floors.
Bloomfield Hills
Bloomfield Hills
reDesign home llcreDesign home llc
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic boot room in Detroit with grey walls, brick flooring, a stable front door and a dark wood front door.
Bridle Rush
Bridle Rush
Mibroc GroupMibroc Group
The house bridges over a swale in the land twice in the form of a C. The centre of the C is the main living area, while, together with the bridges, features floor to ceiling glazing set into a Douglas fir glulam post and beam structure. The Southern wing leads off the C to enclose the guest wing with garages below. It was important to us that the home sit quietly in its setting and was meant to have a strong connection to the land.
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.
New Build with a White Christmas
New Build with a White Christmas
kelly2designkelly2design
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door, brick flooring and multi-coloured floors.
European Stone and Stucco Manor in Bannockburn
European Stone and Stucco Manor in Bannockburn
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Expansive boot room in Chicago with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and orange floors.

Entrance with Painted Wood 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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