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Traditional Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Painted Brick Traditional Georgian
Painted Brick Traditional Georgian
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Houston with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, red floors and wainscoting.
Holladay Remodel
Holladay Remodel
Greg Steffensen ArchitectGreg Steffensen Architect
Craftsmen inspired front entry door with stain glass
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Salt Lake City with blue walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two column arched portico with gable roof located in Alpharetta, GA. ©2012 Georgia Front Porch.
Medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Suburban Renovation - West Chester, PA
Suburban Renovation - West Chester, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in Philadelphia with beige walls and brick flooring.
Fox Hollow Residence
Fox Hollow Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Philadelphia with brick flooring, grey walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Surrey Family Home
Surrey Family Home
Anna Wilson InteriorsAnna Wilson Interiors
Emma Lewis
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Surrey with green walls, brick flooring and orange floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Platt BuildersPlatt Builders
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Boston with green walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
2016 Parade of Homes
2016 Parade of Homes
BOB WEBB HOMESBOB WEBB HOMES
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Columbus with brown walls, brick flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Oklahoma City with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Aldermere
Aldermere
Chatfield DesignChatfield Design
Brian vanden Brink
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Portland Maine with brick flooring.
A new home in the New York Suburbs
A new home in the New York Suburbs
UserUser
Traditional boot room in New York with brick flooring.
Hunting Ridge Road
Hunting Ridge Road
Country Club HomesCountry Club Homes
Inspiration for a classic entrance in New York with brick flooring.
Custom Renovation and Addition, Mud Room
Custom Renovation and Addition, Mud Room
CBI Design Professionals, Inc.CBI Design Professionals, Inc.
The mud room in this Bloomfield Hills residence was a part of a whole house renovation and addition, completed in 2016. Directly adjacent to the indoor gym, outdoor pool, and motor court, this room had to serve a variety of functions. The tile floor in the mud room is in a herringbone pattern with a tile border that extends the length of the hallway. Two sliding doors conceal a utility room that features cabinet storage of the children's backpacks, supplies, coats, and shoes. The room also has a stackable washer/dryer and sink to clean off items after using the gym, pool, or from outside. Arched French doors along the motor court wall allow natural light to fill the space and help the hallway feel more open.
Brick Herringbone Front Entrance w Posts and Walkway
Brick Herringbone Front Entrance w Posts and Walkway
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Welcome! Mortared brick herringbone entrance patio with brick posts and curved edges. Crisp edges and beautiful patterning.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in DC Metro with brick flooring, a double front door and a medium wood 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.
Historic Charleston Renovation Entry
Historic Charleston Renovation Entry
LS3P LivingLS3P Living
Entry | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Creative Sources Photography
Photo of a classic entrance in Atlanta with a white front door, brick flooring and a single front door.
Landscape Front Entry Door Steps Grand Rapids, MI
Landscape Front Entry Door Steps Grand Rapids, MI
Platinum Ponds & LandscapingPlatinum Ponds & Landscaping
As shown in the Before Photo, existing steps constructed with pavers, were breaking and falling apart and the exterior steps became unsafe and unappealing. Complete demo and reconstruction of the Front Door Entry was the goal of the customer. Platinum Ponds & Landscaping met with the customer and discussed their goals and budget. We constructed the new steps provided by Unilock and built them to perfection into the existing patio area below. The next phase is to rebuild the patio below. The customers were thrilled with the outcome!
Hampton On The Lake
Hampton On The Lake
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
Medium sized traditional entrance in Other with grey walls and brick flooring.
Dauphin Street
Dauphin Street
Gnome Architects LLCGnome Architects LLC
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a white front door, red floors and wainscoting.
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.

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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