Friday, September 2, 2011

The Entry ~ a continuation

In a prior post on my new curtains, Out From Under I mentioned that I thought it would be easier to do an additional post on the new brick flooring in the entry hall and alcove.


A little background...the previous owners of the house had enclosed the front porch to create the entry and the alcove beyond. Because of this, the flooring in these two areas is cement; the rest of the house is hardwood. This created a problem, previously we reconciled the difference by putting carpeting throughout the room including the alcove, and brick in the entry. But in the current remodel I wanted to  refinish the original hardwood floors, which meant installing brick in the entry hall and the alcove area. Besides, I liked the idea of the brick going all the way across ~ I thought it would add continuity.

Now here is the messy part...and no, I didn't attempt this myself. Both the carpeting (hooray! I don't like carpeting) and the old brick was removed.



Everything was cleaned up.


...and the lovely new brick was put in!





I couldn't resist sharing a close up of my monkeys, I absolutely adore them, my brother who deals with antiques gave them to me and my father made the wall holders many, many years ago. he also made the stained glass window above the door. I did the faux painting of the flowers, I wanted the entry to look like a continuation of the garden.





Looking from inside the front door all the way through. I love it! The hardwood floors in the main part of the media/library room have now been refinished and look great against the brick, but that is a story for another day.

Thank you for visiting me. I hope that your day is full of good times and creative projects.



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32 comments:

  1. The brick really makes that entry way. It gives it such character and charm. And I adore your little monkeys. How whimsical!

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  2. The brick floor is lovely and your faux flower paintings are beautiful! I wish I could do that. Your entry area is so cheerful!

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  3. It all comes together beautifully, the brick adds such an earthy atmosphere that grand and stately home share.
    If your home was a B&B I'd love to come and stay !

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  4. That is some pretty brick flooring! Wonderful choice. I hate carpeting. I'll bet you were super excited to be rid of it.

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  5. Oh it looks beautiful I love the brick!! You have such a beautiful home I never get tired of seeing what you are doing over here ~Love Heather

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  6. I love the brick!! It definitely was the right touch for continuing the feel of the garden. :)

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  7. I think you fulfilled your dream perfectly. The brick really grounds the area and makes a wonderful transitional area from outdoors to indoors.

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  8. Hello Adrienne:
    It has been most successful to provide the same floring all the way through. It provides visual continuity and really does drawone into themain body of the house. The brick is both beautiful and practical. A lovely colour and a perfect link between the house and the garden. You must feel very pleased with the end result.

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  9. Adrienne your home is absolutely beautiful!

    This is cottage at it's finest!!

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  10. Love that brick, so beautiful. I'm envious!

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  11. Your new flooring looks like its been there forever. It all comes together beautifully. You have such a gorgeous home.

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  12. the brick & addition of the faux painting in the entry... I hope to be able to stop by soon & see the progress in person...
    hugs...

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  13. The brick flooring is stunning - I really like this. The faux painting is beautiful as well, those hollyhocks are gorgeous!

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  14. The brick floors are absolutely beautiful! I love brick floors and they are something that you just don't see very often. The hand painted flowers on your walls are charming too! Just beautiful.

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  15. Everything about your home is so lovely. The brick floors look fabulous.

    hugs

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  16. Cara Adrienne hai proprio una bella casa ! Mi piacciono molto le altee dipinte sul muro ,come se il giardino continuasse anche dentro.... complimenti . Un bacio

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  17. I love it and did you do the stencil on the walls? so beautiful.Catherine

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  18. Seeing the buckets and the jackhammer in the first photos reminded me of some intensive home improvement projects that we've undertaken and I thought, "Oh, that's a big job!". Your brick floor, however, looks LOVELY and well worth the effort...and all of the dust! ;-)

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  19. Very good job, give a very elegant effect indoor/outdoor like a victorian winter garden. Perfect with the mural "rose trémière" and "ipomée".
    Je m'invite pour le thé dans le jardin d'hiver.
    ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

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  20. Love the flooring, beautiful. The murals look great. Did you do them? Kathy

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  21. The brick flooring is perfect! Just lovely Adrienne. I like the faux painting on the walls too. You need to come and decorate our house! :-)

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  22. I love your entry! The brick floor is so unique-I have always loved that look.It would be a cozy spot to sit and read or enjoy an afternoon tea.
    Thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog.

    Carolyn

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  23. How fantastic! The brick gives it such an old world feel. Wonderful job! Found you via House in the Roses and have become your newest follower. Tootles, Kathryn
    http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/little-goodwill-finds.html

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  24. What a beautiful entrance. So fresh and welcoming.
    I love the trailing vine and hollyhocks effects and the lovely colour of your inviting chairs.

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  25. BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE the brick!! Just gorgeous!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  26. Just beautiful, Adrienne! I've always loved brick flooring...perhaps because I'm so drawn to European style. It IS wonderful to see the continuity and flow of your rooms, all the way to the outdoors.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  27. Good morning! I just discovered your blog on Cozy Cottage! I'll have to pour myself another cup of coffee and enjoy catching up on a few back posts. I love the photos of your home.

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