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Traditional Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Home Makeover Reveal: Live Oak Estates
Home Makeover Reveal: Live Oak Estates
Acadian House Design & RenovationAcadian House Design & Renovation
Don Kadair
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in New Orleans with brick flooring and a single front door.
Wendi Young Design
Wendi Young Design
Wendi Young DesignWendi Young Design
Classic entrance in Orange County with brick flooring.
Stone Creek Residence
Stone Creek Residence
Brechbuhler ArchitectsBrechbuhler Architects
Stone Creek Residence - Mud Room and Utility Room
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Other with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
SLO Craftsman Remodel
SLO Craftsman Remodel
Ferreira IncFerreira Inc
Photo Credit: http://www.centralcoastrealestatephotography.com/
Restoration of 1901 Clarke Residence
Restoration of 1901 Clarke Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photography: Lower Merion Historical Society
Photo of a large traditional front door in Philadelphia with brick flooring and a black 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.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Atlanta with brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Exterior Renovation, Shingle Shake Winnetka, IL
Exterior Renovation, Shingle Shake Winnetka, IL
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and red floors.
New Jersey Modern Rustic
New Jersey Modern Rustic
Heather Ryder DesignHeather Ryder Design
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in New York with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and red floors.
Shingle Style House
Shingle Style House
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLCHuestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in New York with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and pink floors.
27 Park City, Utah Residence
27 Park City, Utah Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Alan Blakely
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, brick flooring and brown floors.
Fieldstone Addition & Renovation
Fieldstone Addition & Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jeff McNamara Photography
Photo of a classic boot room in New York with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Alpine Modern Farmhouse
Alpine Modern Farmhouse
Chelsea KaschChelsea Kasch
Nick Bayless
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Exterior Repairs & Add-ons
Exterior Repairs & Add-ons
JBL Corporation IncJBL Corporation Inc
traditional brick walk way up to home with navy blue door
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Jacksonville with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Mudroom & Powder Room - Naperville
Mudroom & Powder Room - Naperville
Landmark Kitchen & Bath DesignLandmark Kitchen & Bath Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls and brick flooring.
Lake Sherwood
Lake Sherwood
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Mark Tanner Photography
This is an example of a large classic front door in Los Angeles with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Aluminum Fencing and Gates
Aluminum Fencing and Gates
TPI Aluminum Specialties Inc.TPI Aluminum Specialties Inc.
We are ready to help with aluminum picket fencing, acrylic and vinyl windows, and we can even provide permits for all of your home improvements. You can work with a locally owned and operated business that provides high-quality aluminum services to Fort Myers and the surrounding area.
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Love the brick in the Owner's Foyer...and well, just the general principle of having an owner's entry. This space is open, spacious, free of clutter and free from visitor's eyes. Bead board or judge's paneling with alabaster trim is a nice finish. All great details for this Sweet Marsh model home.
Lowcountry Charm - Colleton River Plantation
Lowcountry Charm - Colleton River Plantation
Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQKelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Northern New Jersey Cape
Northern New Jersey Cape
Toledo GellerToledo Geller
Traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
Custom Southaven in Palencia, Simpson Doors
Custom Southaven in Palencia, Simpson Doors
CornerStone HomesCornerStone Homes
Candy Harvison
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Jacksonville with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured 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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