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Lakeside Farmhouse
Lakeside Farmhouse
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Country boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, multi-coloured floors and panelled walls.
Mission Hills Farmhouse 2
Mission Hills Farmhouse 2
Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior DesignBill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design
Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Inspiration for a rural entrance in San Diego.
Tallowwood
Tallowwood
Murphy HomesMurphy Homes
This is an example of a rural entrance in Sunshine Coast.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Design ideas for an expansive country front door in San Francisco.
Completed Homes 14
Completed Homes 14
Ten Oaks HomesTen Oaks Homes
Photo of a country boot room in Baltimore with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cook
Cook
Malcolm Davis ArchitectureMalcolm Davis Architecture
The Cook house at The Sea Ranch was designed to meet the needs an active family with two young children, who wanted to take full advantage of coastal living. As The Sea Ranch reaches full build-out, the major design challenge is to create a sense of shelter and privacy amid an expansive meadow and between neighboring houses. A T-shaped floor plan was positioned to take full advantage of unobstructed ocean views and create sheltered outdoor spaces . Windows were positioned to let in maximum natural light, capture ridge and ocean views , while minimizing the sight of nearby structures and roadways from the principle spaces. The interior finishes are simple and warm, echoing the surrounding natural beauty. Scuba diving, hiking, and beach play meant a significant amount of sand would accompany the family home from their outings, so the architect designed an outdoor shower and an adjacent mud room to help contain the outdoor elements. Durable finishes such as the concrete floors are up to the challenge. The home is a tranquil vessel that cleverly accommodates both active engagement and calm respite from a busy weekday schedule.
Modern Farmhouse Homestead
Modern Farmhouse Homestead
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a large farmhouse foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Allyson Hicks Design Consulting, LLCAllyson Hicks Design Consulting, LLC
Jason Carroll
This is an example of a rural boot room in New Orleans.
Refined Ranch
Refined Ranch
BensonwoodBensonwood
Photo of a rural entrance in Boston.
New Haven Single Family
New Haven Single Family
Salamander Construction Inc.Salamander Construction Inc.
Susan Teare
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front door in Burlington with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
mfm design groupmfm design group
Matthew Manuel
Design ideas for a medium sized country boot room in Austin with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Murphys Road Residence
Murphys Road Residence
AD ArchitectureAD Architecture
Jason Mann
This is an example of a farmhouse entrance in Wellington.
В гостях: Загородный дом актрисы и дизайнера Анастасии Немоляевой
В гостях: Загородный дом актрисы и дизайнера Анастасии Немоляевой
Ольга Шангина | PhotographyОльга Шангина | Photography
Photo by: Ольга Шангина © 2017 Houzz Съемка для статьи: https://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/87958383
Winter Container Gardens
Winter Container Gardens
Specialty GardensSpecialty Gardens
Design ideas for a farmhouse entrance in Grand Rapids with a light wood front door.
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
This is an example of a country entrance in Austin.
Bucks County Estate
Bucks County Estate
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Photography: Juan Vidal
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in Philadelphia.
825 Elk Ave
825 Elk Ave
Somrak Concept and Structure, Inc.Somrak Concept and Structure, Inc.
The exterior of 825 Elk Ave glows into the cool fall evening. Trent Bona Photography
This is an example of a country entrance in Denver.
Easter Auchintoul Lodge
Easter Auchintoul Lodge
Maxwell & Company ArchitectsMaxwell & Company Architects
Peter Landers Photography
This is an example of a country entrance in London.
Modern Barnhouse
Modern Barnhouse
Ocean Blu DesignsOcean Blu Designs
Large Modern Barnhouse Entrance/Foyer
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in New York with a wood ceiling.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Chad Hemphill ConstructionChad Hemphill Construction
Photos by Wyatt Poindexter
Photo of a rural entrance in Oklahoma City with feature lighting.

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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