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Country Blue Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Dogrun Ranch
Dogrun Ranch
Furman + Keil ArchitectsFurman + Keil Architects
Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a country entrance in Austin with limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry Bench with Storage and Coat Rack
Entry Bench with Storage and Coat Rack
Zin HomeZin Home
Drawing inspiration from early French and American architecture, the Rustic Solid Wood Entryway Bench with drawers and Coat Rack combines modern functionality with woods reclaimed from old buildings for a "found" appeal that is as striking as it is livable. Dimensions: 59"W x 13"D x 70"H Solid reclaimed wood Sanded and finished with a clear sealer & wax. 100% fsc certified. Wipe to clean Each piece is unique and no two are exactly alike. Construction: Reclaimed timbers are finished with two coats of matte lacquer, which allows the wood to maintain a rustic look through its small imperfections (note: saw marks, knots,and nail holes). The final finish is unique to each piece and will vary.
Clyde Hill Modern Farm House
Clyde Hill Modern Farm House
Calista InteriorsCalista Interiors
Heiser Media
Design ideas for a country entrance in Seattle.
Healdsburg Residence
Healdsburg Residence
Nick Noyes ArchitectureNick Noyes Architecture
Photography by Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a rural front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a glass front door.
Snow Country Timber Frame
Snow Country Timber Frame
MossCreekMossCreek
Custom Designed by MossCreek. This true timber frame home is perfectly suited for its location. The timber frame adds the warmth of wood to the house, while also allowing numerous windows to let the sun in during Spring and Summer. Craftsman styling mixes with sleek design elements throughout the home, and the large two story great room features soaring timber frame trusses, with the timber frame gracefully curving through every room of this beautiful, and elegant vacation home. Photos: Roger Wade
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
Design ideas for a rural entrance in Orange County.
Anamor Entry
Anamor Entry
Landed Interiors & HomesLanded Interiors & Homes
Photography by Brad Knipstein
Medium sized country front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and tongue and groove walls.
French Country
French Country
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Inspiration for a farmhouse entrance in Los Angeles with a single front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
Ponce Davis Modern Farmhouse
Ponce Davis Modern Farmhouse
Maggie Cruz Interior DesignMaggie Cruz Interior Design
Design ideas for a country entrance in Miami.
Quixotic Plum Front Door
Quixotic Plum Front Door
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
Steven Long Photography
Photo of a large farmhouse front door in Nashville with white walls, a single front door and a purple front door.
Villa Camille | ABITARE IN CAMPAGNA
Villa Camille | ABITARE IN CAMPAGNA
Paola Buccafusca InteriorPaola Buccafusca Interior
Alberi velati nella nebbia, lo stato erboso lacustre, realizzato a colpi di pennello dapprima marcati e via via sempre più leggeri, conferiscono profondità alla scena rappresentativa, in cui le azioni diventano narrazioni. Da un progetto di recupero di Arch. Valeria Federica Sangalli Gariboldi
Calistoga I
Calistoga I
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
Inspiration for a country entrance in San Francisco.
Whole House Americana Remodel
Whole House Americana Remodel
Wade Design & Construction IncWade Design & Construction Inc
Inspiration for a rural porch in Milwaukee.
Lush Los Angeles
Lush Los Angeles
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
All powder-coated Aluminum gates and fencing. These are available in a variety of colors. We can do swing gates and sliding gates as well. Open to working with dealers and installers throughout the United States. Manufactured at our plant in Los Angeles
Lush Los Angeles
Lush Los Angeles
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
All powder-coated Aluminum gates and fencing. These are available in a variety of colors. We can do swing gates and sliding gates as well. Open to working with dealers and installers throughout the United States. Manufactured at our plant in Los Angeles.
8-foot Farmhouse Entry
8-foot Farmhouse Entry
WaudenaWaudena
A beautiful black 8-foot entryway with full lite sidelites and Clear Glass to allow natural light into the foyer.
Photo of a large farmhouse front door in Other with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and a timber clad ceiling.
Farmhouse Full Home (Oxford)
Farmhouse Full Home (Oxford)
Mariano & Co., LLCMariano & Co., LLC
Inspiration for a large country entrance in Phoenix with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
DI PIETRA E DI CIELO
DI PIETRA E DI CIELO
Sergio SargentiniSergio Sargentini
Sergio Sargentini
Design ideas for a rural entrance in Other.
Glenmore Homestead
Glenmore Homestead
Dogwood DesignDogwood Design
Country entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door, brown floors and a single front door.
Tsai Residence
Tsai Residence
Ligature Studio, LLCLigature Studio, LLC
This charming modern farmhouse is located in Ada, MI. It has white board and batten siding with a light stone base and black windows and eaves. The complex roof (hipped dormer and cupola over the garage, barrel vault front entry, shed roofs, flared eaves and two jerkinheads, aka: clipped gable) was carefully designed and balanced to meet the clients wishes and to be compatible with the neighborhood style that was predominantly French Country.

Country Blue 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!
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