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Expansive Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Inspiration for an expansive country foyer in Louisville with brick flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
07 - Contemporary Craftsman (with a twist) Mudroom
07 - Contemporary Craftsman (with a twist) Mudroom
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Expansive classic boot room in Houston with brick flooring and brown floors.
Doors
Doors
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
SoCal Contractor- Construction Lori Dennis Inc- Interior Design Mark Tanner-Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in San Diego with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
The mudroom, also known as the hunt room, not only serves as a space for storage but also as a potting room complete with a pantry and powder room.
Inspiration for an expansive classic boot room in Baltimore with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and a timber clad ceiling.
Arizona Real Estate and Architectural Photography
Arizona Real Estate and Architectural Photography
Sean Colon PhotographySean Colon Photography
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in Phoenix with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and red floors.
Oceanfront Masterpiece
Oceanfront Masterpiece
Masterworks Construction CompanyMasterworks Construction Company
Entry to an Italian courtyard.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in San Diego with a double front door, brown walls, brick flooring, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Conyers Farms
Conyers Farms
Coppola & Sons Construction CompanyCoppola & Sons Construction Company
Photo of an expansive rural front door in New York with brick flooring, a double front door and a medium 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.
Carriage House in Weddington
Carriage House in Weddington
R+R DesignR+R Design
Front door/entry directly to sitting area and small car display for a WWII Willy's army Jeep.
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Charlotte with red walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Classic Entry Doors
Classic Entry Doors
BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.
David Wu
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front door in New York with grey walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Old World Oasis
Old World Oasis
Tru Builders LLCTru Builders LLC
Stone Veneer and Cantera Stone Turret Enryway with Brick Pavers
Expansive mediterranean front door in Phoenix with brown walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Morrison Residence
Morrison Residence
Apchin Design Corp.Apchin Design Corp.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean front door in Vancouver with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Entry | Southern Highlands | 03106 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio
Entry | Southern Highlands | 03106 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio
Pinnacle Architectural StudioPinnacle Architectural Studio
Designed by Pinnacle Architectural Studio
Expansive mediterranean front door in Las Vegas with brown walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Andalusian Inspired in Serrano Entry2
Andalusian Inspired in Serrano Entry2
Delehant DesignDelehant Design
A custom bench, complimentary pillows with unique textiles and Spanish pottery collected from the owners travels create a welcoming entry.
Expansive mediterranean front door in Sacramento with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Entry Door Replacement
Entry Door Replacement
The Aluminum Company of North CarolinaThe Aluminum Company of North Carolina
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door in Raleigh with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a red front door.
French Doors
French Doors
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Phoenix with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Mansion Designed by Fratantoni Design
Mansion Designed by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
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.
Exterior Specialty Circle Top Combination Windows w/Sunburst & Colonial Grilles
Exterior Specialty Circle Top Combination Windows w/Sunburst & Colonial Grilles
Renewal by Andersen Window Replacement MilwaukeeRenewal by Andersen Window Replacement Milwaukee
Exterior Entry - Renewal by Andersen Windows & Doors
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Milwaukee with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Entry
Entry
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
SoCal Contractor- Construction Lori Dennis Inc- Interior Design Mark Tanner-Photography
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in San Diego with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

Expansive 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 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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