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Affordable Shabby-Chic Style Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Green Hills Renovation
Green Hills Renovation
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
This clients foyer is very much a part of the living room. USI repurposed decor around the home while changing the flush mount to create a more independent and deliberate space.
Chic Champagne
Chic Champagne
The Woodshop of AvonThe Woodshop of Avon
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.
Ficus Residence
Ficus Residence
Prink and Preen, LLCPrink and Preen, LLC
Katrina Johnson
Medium sized vintage front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Potomac, MD Shabby-Chic Remodel
Potomac, MD Shabby-Chic Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Small romantic foyer in DC Metro with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Old Tayport Pl
Old Tayport Pl
Lauren Nicole DesignsLauren Nicole Designs
Photo of a large shabby-chic style foyer in Charlotte.
3708 Hilltop Ln
3708 Hilltop Ln
Gill Design Co.Gill Design Co.
Carrie Buell
Design ideas for a small romantic foyer in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Cedar House Remodel
Cedar House Remodel
Todd Gordon Mather ArchitectTodd Gordon Mather Architect
Reading nook addition doubles as a new covered entry below. A large window at the new bench and nook area provide views to Lake Tahoe through the trees. Wood wainscot sits at the window's sill/casing height. Custom bench has storage below.
Saddle Bluff
Saddle Bluff
UL StudiosUL Studios
Needing a place for guests to sit and remove their shoes before entering their home, we placed this beautiful gray linen settee just beyond the doorway and added these aged mirrors to reflect the light. Throw in a few purple pillows from World Market to carry the purple theme throughout the home. Settee from Down to Earth at Gardner Village.
Interiors
Interiors
THE PAINT CENTERSTHE PAINT CENTERS
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic foyer in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Manor Road Residence
Manor Road Residence
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large romantic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Little Rosie White House
Little Rosie White House
Linhan Design & Interiors Co.Linhan Design & Interiors Co.
Boho Style in Shabby Chic Interior design. Pampas grass on top of a rusticated side table.
Inspiration for a small vintage hallway in Vancouver with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and white floors.
Larchmont Village
Larchmont Village
BOBOU DESIGNBOBOU DESIGN
View of the entrance to the three bedroom flat, showcasing the first bedroom through a set of sliding glass doors, can be left open for an open floor plan feel or can be shut to create a private bedroom. Chic & simple, a beige and white color palate with light wood accents.
A Chic Upgrade to the Family
A Chic Upgrade to the Family
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Angie Myers
This is an example of a small vintage foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Aria
Aria
Micamy Design StudioMicamy Design Studio
Medium sized shabby-chic style foyer in Jacksonville with grey walls.
Relooking Country Chic
Relooking Country Chic
Easy RelookingEasy Relooking
L'ingresso è caratterizzato dalla parete verde fronte porta di ingresso, che prosegue a soffitto. Il tutto abbinato a un grigio chiaro. Il mobile sulla sinistra è stato completamente rilaccato, colori a campione
Lakemont Drive - Bridgeville
Lakemont Drive - Bridgeville
DTSH Interiors / Designed to Sell Homes, LLCDTSH Interiors / Designed to Sell Homes, LLC
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style foyer in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a white front door and brown floors.
Breton Bay Escape
Breton Bay Escape
LOLA BELLE CO LLCLOLA BELLE CO LLC
This gorgeous entryway features a grandfather clock, dresser, two lamps, and a stunning gold mirror. Your entryway should give your guests an idea of what to expect from your home, and this one surly makes a statement!
Litchfield Vacation Cottage Remodel
Litchfield Vacation Cottage Remodel
Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.
ETS ID Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic foyer in Charleston with medium hardwood flooring.
Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.

Affordable 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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