skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Entrance
  2. Budget: ££

Affordable Rustic Entrance Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 705 photos
Item 1 of 3
Custom coat racks, shelves and benches
Custom coat racks, shelves and benches
Everwood Custom WoodworkingEverwood Custom Woodworking
Everwood designed and built custom solid wood benches, coat hooks and storage drawers for the entry of the chalet, to allow for a beautiful but functional area, important in any ski chalet. All built out of Everwood's Medieval Walnut with a whiskey stain.
Forbo Marmoleum Click - Natural Linoleum Flooring
Forbo Marmoleum Click - Natural Linoleum Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Colors: Henna, Natural Corn, Barbados
Photo of a medium sized rustic front door in Chicago with lino flooring, white walls, a dark wood front door and a single front door.
Central Oregon -River Ranch
Central Oregon -River Ranch
J. S. Brown DesignJ. S. Brown Design
Photo of a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Ranch Haven - M-2830 - One Story Rustic House Plan
Ranch Haven - M-2830 - One Story Rustic House Plan
Mark Stewart Home DesignMark Stewart Home Design
This view shows the foyer looking from the great room. This home. On the left, you'll see the sitting room through the barn door, and on the right is a small closet.
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin
Mindful Designs, Inc.Mindful Designs, Inc.
Exterior siding packaged featuring reclaimed board and battens, shingles and corrugated metal.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic entrance in Other.
Rustic Country Home
Rustic Country Home
S. D. Jessup Construction, Inc.S. D. Jessup Construction, Inc.
The front door is
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Other with grey walls, a single front door and a brown front door.
Exterior Paint - Ft. Collins
Exterior Paint - Ft. Collins
Molecular Coatings IncMolecular Coatings Inc
Medium sized rustic front door in Denver with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Inspiration for a small rustic entrance in Other with white walls and concrete flooring.
Integrity Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
Integrity Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
AVI Windows & DoorsAVI Windows & Doors
Photo of a small rustic front door in Nashville with brown walls, a double front door, a glass front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Lakewood Hills
Lakewood Hills
Montgomery Custom HomesMontgomery Custom Homes
Shoot 2 Sell
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Northpoint Lodge
Northpoint Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Ski Mirror
Design ideas for a small rustic hallway in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
2017
2017
Shervik Signature HomesShervik Signature Homes
Photo of a small rustic boot room in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
New Fairfield Lake House
New Fairfield Lake House
Blansfield Builders, Inc.Blansfield Builders, Inc.
Jim Furman
This is an example of a small rustic entrance in New York.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
This is an example of a large rustic front door in Denver with a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige walls.
Donald Lane
Donald Lane
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
mudroom built-ins with bench and rail road spikes for coat hooks
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic boot room in Burlington with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Design ideas for a small rustic boot room in Richmond with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, BerkeleyCalifornia Closets, Berkeley
Contemporary Mudroom with Narrow Reed Glass Accents
Photo of a large rustic boot room in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a white front door and grey floors.
2014 Utah County Parade of Homes
2014 Utah County Parade of Homes
Sweetwater HomesSweetwater Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic entrance in Salt Lake City with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lake Winnipesaukee Home
Lake Winnipesaukee Home
DeChiaro DesignDeChiaro Design
Photo of a medium sized rustic boot room in Portland Maine with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Paradise Valley Granary
Paradise Valley Granary
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
LongViews Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Other with a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown walls.

Affordable Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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!
1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.