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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Christian J Anderson Photography
Medium sized farmhouse foyer in Seattle with grey walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Farmhouse Style Mudroom
Farmhouse Style Mudroom
Palmer's Wood DesignsPalmer's Wood Designs
Design ideas for a small country boot room in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Foyer Lighting
Foyer Lighting
Michigan Chandelier CompanyMichigan Chandelier Company
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Detroit with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
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Laurie's Flooring, Blinds & DesignsLaurie's Flooring, Blinds & Designs
Large rural foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Large rural foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Medium sized farmhouse foyer in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Roundtree ConstructionRoundtree Construction
Rural front door in Burlington with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
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Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)
Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)
Timberidge Custom HomesTimberidge Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large country boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Shaker Style Hallway Storage Unit - Exeter, Devon
Shaker Style Hallway Storage Unit - Exeter, Devon
J Smith WoodworkJ Smith Woodwork
This is the beautiful hallway storage cupboard we built & fitted for the lovely Josephine at Country and coastal interiors we had been following Josephine on Instagram & spotted she had made a sketch of a cupboard for her hallway... Not long after we got a quote to her and booked the job in. It has been a pleasure from start to finish working for her and the cupboard has come together beautifully. It is finished in Old White Farrow and Ball No4 eggshell (a colour I'm now a bit obsessed with) real oak veneer internals, brass hinges & magnet catches that compliments the colour and small wooden painted knobs. The middle section has a V grooved back and a seat for when you need to quickly put a pair of garden boots on - lots of hanging pegs for coats and shelving space in both cupboards.
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lisa Carroll
Design ideas for a large rural hallway in Atlanta with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and blue floors.
W. Creekside Residence
W. Creekside Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a rural entrance in Houston.
Alexandria TDL 4LT
Alexandria TDL 4LT
The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)
Alexandria TDL 4LT with 2LT Sidelights Clear Beveled Glass Photographed by: Cristina (Avgerinos) McDonald
Photo of a farmhouse front door in Nashville with grey walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Oak Hill
Oak Hill
Interior AnthologyInterior Anthology
Double door entry hall. Photography by Andrea Behrends
This is an example of a large country hallway in Nashville with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
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Dutch Doors and Screen/Storm Doors
Dutch Doors and Screen/Storm Doors
Signature Door IncSignature Door Inc
These venting screened sidelights are an innovative way to let the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out.
Design ideas for a rural front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Devon Holiday Home
Devon Holiday Home
DecorbuddiDecorbuddi
Full project - https://decorbuddi.com/holiday-home-from-home/
American Farmhouse
American Farmhouse
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
John Cole Photography
Photo of a farmhouse front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
A blue barn door creates an open feel for a new great room.
Photo of a rural entrance in San Francisco.

Country Entrance 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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!
19th Century Farmhouse Renovation; updated photos by Mick Hales
19th Century Farmhouse Renovation; updated photos by Mick Hales
Kate Johns DesignsKate Johns Designs
This side entry hall functions as a mudroom, with ample storage, both open and closed, at different heights for the entire family's outdoor clothing and footwear. A pocket door leads into the Butler's Pantry. The bench with upholstered cushion is convenient for putting on shoes.
Jewel in AU Park NW DC
Jewel in AU Park NW DC
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Farmhouse entrance in DC Metro.
Dutch Colonial Charm
Dutch Colonial Charm
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Joyelle West photography
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring and a black front door.
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