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Traditional Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Crabapple Exterior Refresh
Crabapple Exterior Refresh
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Atlanta with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Brick Steps and Front Porch in New York
Brick Steps and Front Porch in New York
G&M Interiors General ContractingG&M Interiors General Contracting
Design ideas for a classic entrance in New York with brick flooring and a single front door.
St. Anthony Village Residence
St. Anthony Village Residence
Villa LandscapesVilla Landscapes
The fanned, curved stairs leading to the entry steps flanked by stepped retaining wall units make a stunning entrance to the home. The hardscape materials look beautiful with the home's brick façade and stucco exterior as well.
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.
Street of Dreams 2014
Street of Dreams 2014
Farinelli Construction, Inc.Farinelli Construction, Inc.
Andy Warren Photography
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Other with grey walls, brick flooring and a white front door.
The Elizabeth project
The Elizabeth project
J.E. Kelley DesignsJ.E. Kelley Designs
Mahan Multimedia https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mahan-Multimedia/124969761631 Kitchen and living room renovation. Door and window replacement
Stenciled Concrete
Stenciled Concrete
CustomCrete, Inc.CustomCrete, Inc.
Stenciled Concrete
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in St Louis with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
A Very Yay Renovation
A Very Yay Renovation
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
The space coming into a home off the garage has always been a catch all. The AJMB carved out a large enough area to store all the "catch-all-things" - shoes, gloves, hats, bags, etc. The brick style tile, cubbies and closed storage create the space this family needed.
Build for the Cure 2016 Holiday Home
Build for the Cure 2016 Holiday Home
E S Johnson Builders, LLCE S Johnson Builders, LLC
Serena Apostal
This is an example of a large classic front door in Charlotte with white walls, brick flooring and a dark wood front door.
Baileyana 2
Baileyana 2
Black Bear Builders, Inc.Black Bear Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a classic front door in San Francisco with brick flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Bob Windsor ConstructionBob Windsor Construction
Photo of a traditional front door in Richmond with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Country Houses
Country Houses
Austin Patterson Disston ArchitectsAustin Patterson Disston Architects
Design ideas for a classic entrance in New York with brick flooring.
Jacob's Station
Jacob's Station
Hurst Home Company LLCHurst Home Company LLC
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Raleigh with brick flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Doors
Doors
Lori Dennis, Inc.Lori Dennis, Inc.
Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Mark Tanner Photography
Photo of a large classic front door in San Diego with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
Photo of a large classic boot room in Newark with blue walls, brick flooring, brown floors and panelled walls.
Franklin Park Mudroom
Franklin Park Mudroom
JS Interiors LLCJS Interiors LLC
Medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with grey walls, brick flooring, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.
Brick Gambrel Additions
Brick Gambrel Additions
Mahoney ArchitectsMahoney Architects
photo by Carolyn Ross
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Boston with brown walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Stately kitchen & mudroom
Stately kitchen & mudroom
Studio C Kitchen & Bath, LLCStudio C Kitchen & Bath, LLC
This room was once a wide open entryway. We separated the room into three sections; a pantry, a mudroom with cubbies and and entryway. These custom made cabinets leave a space for everything.
BRF #22
BRF #22
Wolter's Custom Cabinets. LLCWolter's Custom Cabinets. LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in St Louis with beige walls, brick flooring and red floors.
G. Terbrock Luxury Homes with Schaub + Srote Architects
G. Terbrock Luxury Homes with Schaub + Srote Architects
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Large classic boot room in St Louis with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and red 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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