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Budget Shabby-Chic Style Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Mudroom Makeover
Mudroom Makeover
Marianne Elizabeth DesignMarianne Elizabeth Design
Transformed this unusable back entry into an efficient use of space. Adding shiplap gave this small area some custom detail and the black/white combination of finishes brought just enough drama to this mudroom.
Timberwall Reclaimed Collection - Cube
Timberwall Reclaimed Collection - Cube
TimberwallTimberwall
Photo of a medium sized vintage hallway with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
PondhousePondhouse
This is an example of a romantic entrance in Boston.
HOME STAGING APPARTEMENT VIDE
HOME STAGING APPARTEMENT VIDE
MARKETIMMMARKETIMM
Photo of a medium sized romantic hallway in Lille with light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Appartamento FG
Appartamento FG
DOOT studioDOOT studio
Small vintage foyer in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Hyde Park Redesign
Hyde Park Redesign
HelloIndigo DesignsHelloIndigo Designs
This metallic gold and black mirror was found in the owner's basement and reused to highlight this entryway cove. The refurbished turquoise side table adds a pop of color tying in the rest of the open space.
Melbourne photo shoot #2
Melbourne photo shoot #2
Kate Hansen PhotographyKate Hansen Photography
Kate Hansen (The Room Illuminated)
Inspiration for a romantic entrance in Melbourne with a blue front door.
Academy
Academy
Daniel Rodriguez PhotographyDaniel Rodriguez Photography
Design ideas for a large vintage foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
The Fixer Upper
The Fixer Upper
The Rustic Warehouse DesignsThe Rustic Warehouse Designs
DIY shabby chic hall tree made from old door and bench repainted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. Perfect affordable statement pieces.
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style foyer in Dallas.
Home Staging in Willow Glen
Home Staging in Willow Glen
OVOLO InteriorsOVOLO Interiors
Home staging for less than $2,500. This project repurposes and reuses mostly existing furniture, decor, and accessories. A minor amount are rented or borrowed from OVOLO's personal staging collection.
Entry way Paint and Design
Entry way Paint and Design
UserUser
Homeowner wanted to repaint their red oak staircase, they also wanted to update their wall paint color to more neutral tones. We helped them redesign their whole entryway, including furniture and decor.
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
The Interior Design FirmThe Interior Design Firm
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Angolo relax tra materiali naturali: legno e vimini
Angolo relax tra materiali naturali: legno e vimini
MondoViminiMondoVimini
Un angolo romantico e accogliente in vimini naturale
Medium sized shabby-chic style foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
ENTRÉE douce et harmonieuse
ENTRÉE douce et harmonieuse
Interieur EssentielInterieur Essentiel
Entrée romantique, murs gris rosés, atmosphère agréable, meuble chaussure pratique en bois, parquet en bois, sport encastrés lumineux.
Photo of a medium sized vintage foyer in Paris with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Little Bay
Little Bay
Henry and Co InteriorsHenry and Co Interiors
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style foyer in Wollongong with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Chiswick Town House
Chiswick Town House
Yorick Bespoke FurnitureYorick Bespoke Furniture
Kerem Yoruk
Photo of a small vintage hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Rustik Entré
Rustik Entré
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage hallway in Gothenburg with beige walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Coronet Lodge
Coronet Lodge
Janine van Leeuwen InteriorsJanine van Leeuwen Interiors
This is an example of a vintage entrance in Dunedin.
Parkchester Makeover
Parkchester Makeover
Night2Day InteriorsNight2Day Interiors
Another must have! Photography: Oliver Fernandez
Small vintage foyer in Other with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Appartamento FG
Appartamento FG
DOOT studioDOOT studio
Inspiration for a small vintage foyer in Venice with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.

Budget Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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