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Traditional Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Historic Urban Neighborhood Total Renovation
Historic Urban Neighborhood Total Renovation
Fryday & DoyneFryday & Doyne
Joel Lassiter
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Charlotte with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and red 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.
Ortega Addition and Remodel
Ortega Addition and Remodel
Sport Nobles Construction, Inc.Sport Nobles Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic front door in Jacksonville with brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Classic Revival
Classic Revival
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Richard Leo Johnson
This is an example of a traditional hallway in Atlanta with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Bellevue Craftsman
Bellevue Craftsman
Kimberlee Marie InteriorsKimberlee Marie Interiors
While the owners are away the designers will play! This Bellevue craftsman stunner went through a large remodel while its occupants were living in Europe. Almost every room in the home was touched to give it the beautiful update it deserved. A vibrant yellow front door mixed with a few farmhouse touches on the exterior provide a casual yet upscale feel. From the craftsman style millwork seen through out, to the carefully selected finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms, to a dreamy backyard retreat, it is clear from the moment you walk through the door not a design detail was missed. Being a busy family, the clients requested a great room fit for entertaining. A breakfast nook off the kitchen with upholstered chairs and bench cushions provides a cozy corner with a lot of seating - a perfect spot for a "kids" table so the adults can wine and dine in the formal dining room. Pops of blue and yellow brighten the neutral palette and create a playful environment for a sophisticated space. Painted cabinets in the office, floral wallpaper in the powder bathroom, a swing in one of the daughter's rooms, and a hidden cabinet in the pantry only the adults know about are a few of the elements curated to create the customized home my clients were looking for. --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here https://www.kimberleemarie.com/bellevuecraftsman
Brick Work
Brick Work
Gilchrist Masonry & PoolsGilchrist Masonry & Pools
The next 3 photos are of the same house. This is #1 Bricks in photo are: Cherokee Brick Company's Old Savannah, Bullnose brick on the step treads.
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.
Our Work
Our Work
Kenneth Caivano MasonryKenneth Caivano Masonry
This is an example of a large classic front door in New York with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Large classic front door in New Orleans with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Roanoke Renovation
Roanoke Renovation
Architectural CraftsmenArchitectural Craftsmen
Traditional Tudor with brick, stone and half-timbering with stucco siding has an artistic random-patterned clipped-edge slate roof.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional vestibule in Kansas City with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Port Margate
Port Margate
Graystone Custom Builders, Inc.Graystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Ryan Garvin
Classic hallway in Orange County with white walls, brick flooring and grey floors.
Midvale House
Midvale House
New Life Restorations and PropertiesNew Life Restorations and Properties
This entry became my favorite part of the remodel. Photos: Jennifer Russell, VT by Jeff Photography
Design ideas for a traditional front door in New Orleans with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Alta Vista
Alta Vista
Gabe Cole GroupGabe Cole Group
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Orange County with brown walls, brick flooring, a stable front door and a black front door.
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.
New porch
New porch
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
New Porch provides cover in the rain, and is large enough for a couple chairs and morning coffee. Planting beds on both sides bring the house into the garden. Brick pavers are set in a basket weave pattern with row-lock edges. Recessed soffit is 1 x 4 fir stained dark to match the door. Custom wrought iron handrails are attached to the center of both columns.
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.
Marshall Terrace Kitchen + Mudroom
Marshall Terrace Kitchen + Mudroom
Michaelson Homes LLCMichaelson Homes LLC
Not only does this mudroom provide oodles of storage, but the custom cabinetry and stunning wood accents give it a stylish look.
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Cincinnati with grey walls, brick flooring and feature lighting.
New brick entrance
New brick entrance
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
This is an example of a small traditional front door in DC Metro with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a green front door and red floors.
Addition for In-law Apartment
Addition for In-law Apartment
Kate Cleveland ArchitectKate Cleveland Architect
Tom Crane Photography
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Martin Entryway
Martin Entryway
Dona DesignsDona Designs
Custom drapes swept to the side balance this heavy iron door to this entryway. The pattern on the fabric make a statement and echoes the iron pattern on the door

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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