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Grey Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
A new home in the New York Suburbs
A new home in the New York Suburbs
UserUser
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in New York with brick flooring.
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.
Shingle Style House
Shingle Style House
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLCHuestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Design ideas for a classic hallway in New York with grey walls, brick flooring, a sliding front door, a white front door and pink floors.
Exterior- Windows & Doors
Exterior- Windows & Doors
Window & Door ProsWindow & Door Pros
Medium sized classic front door in Charlotte with grey walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Oceanfront Large Shingle Style home
Oceanfront Large Shingle Style home
Christopher A Rose AIA, ASIDChristopher A Rose AIA, ASID
Rion Rizzo, Creative Sources Photography
Victorian entrance in Charleston with brick flooring.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
A view of the front door leading into the foyer and the central hall, beyond. The front porch floor is of local hand crafted brick. The vault in the ceiling mimics the gable element on the front porch roof.
Concord Avenue
Concord Avenue
Jamie Keskin DesignJamie Keskin Design
Inspiration for a rural boot room in Boston with grey walls, brick flooring and red floors.
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
The pair of custom designed entrance gates repeat the "sheaf of wheat" pattern of the balcony rail above the main entrance door.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Miami with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a white front door and red floors.
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.
Whole House Renovation, Concord, MA
Whole House Renovation, Concord, MA
Platt BuildersPlatt Builders
Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Boston with brick flooring, beige walls and feature lighting.
Classic Revival
Classic Revival
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Richard Leo Johnson
Design ideas for a classic front door in Atlanta with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
UserUser
http://mollywinnphotography.com
Photo of a medium sized rural entrance in Austin with white walls, brick flooring and feature lighting.
Eads 2015
Eads 2015
Arc Con ConstructionArc Con Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Other with white walls, brick flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Farmhouse Mud Room
Farmhouse Mud Room
CnS Contracting LLCCnS Contracting LLC
Devin
Small country boot room in New York with white walls and brick flooring.
Pool House, Connecticut
Pool House, Connecticut
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles
Photo of a small classic boot room in New York with brick flooring, green walls and beige floors.
French Country
French Country
JP Decorative Consulting Inc.JP Decorative Consulting Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Charlotte with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
MountainHouse
MountainHouse
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre
Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene
Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene
Nest DesignsNest Designs
I love how the dutch door turned out. It allows me to open the top of it while keeping the kids and dog in the house.
Medium sized country foyer in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and grey floors.

Grey 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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