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Tennessee Farm House
Tennessee Farm House
Scott Wilson Architect, LLCScott Wilson Architect, LLC
this stair arrangement makes efficient and creative use of space at the front of the home preserving upper level views to the rear. Photo by Reed Brown
Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS
Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS
FlooretFlooret
Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Entrance Decor
Entrance Decor
Oliviocity Decor & DesignOliviocity Decor & Design
Entrance console decor and furnishing, mirror, bench, botanicals, light fixture, wall decor, modern farmhouse.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
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New Farmhouse - Front Entry
New Farmhouse - Front Entry
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Bright and airy Foyer with stair open to Family Room.
Photo of a medium sized country foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Bridle Trail
Bridle Trail
Spruill Custom Homes, LLCSpruill Custom Homes, LLC
Mudbench with white shiplap and white oak shelf.
This is an example of a rural boot room in Dallas with white walls and brown floors.
DreamDesign® 38: Ortega Cottage
DreamDesign® 38: Ortega Cottage
Starr Custom HomesStarr Custom Homes
Created for a second-time homebuyer, DreamDesign 38 is a cottage-style home designed to fit within the historic district of Ortega. While the exterior blends in with the existing neighborhood, the interior is open, contemporary and well-finished. Wood and marble floors, a beautiful kitchen and large lanai create beautiful spaces for living. Four bedrooms and two and half baths fill this 2772 SF home.
Willow Glen Modern Farmhouse
Willow Glen Modern Farmhouse
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
New construction of a 3,100 square foot single-story home in a modern farmhouse style designed by Arch Studio, Inc. licensed architects and interior designers. Built by Brooke Shaw Builders located in the charming Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. Architecture & Interior Design by Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer
Sunset Island Trail Project
Sunset Island Trail Project
JR Builders LLCJR Builders LLC
Photo of a medium sized rural foyer in Nashville with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes new Parker IV Eco-Smart model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
Inspiration for a medium sized rural hallway in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and white floors.
L Shape Mudroom Locker Cabinet in Chicago, Illinois
L Shape Mudroom Locker Cabinet in Chicago, Illinois
Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & WoodworkWheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork
Elizabeth Steiner Photography
Photo of a large rural boot room in Chicago with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
Martis Modern Farmhouse Entry
Martis Modern Farmhouse Entry
ID3 Interior DesignID3 Interior Design
Photo by Sinead Hastings-Tahoe Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a farmhouse foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Willow Cottage
Willow Cottage
Border Oak LtdBorder Oak Ltd
This is an example of a farmhouse boot room in West Midlands with white walls, a single front door, a green front door and beige floors.
La Costa's Own Modern Farmhouse
La Costa's Own Modern Farmhouse
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a rural front door in San Diego with a single front door and a black front door.
Joslin Hill Passive House
Joslin Hill Passive House
Shelterwood ConstructionShelterwood Construction
Irvin Serrano
Design ideas for a country boot room in Burlington with white walls and grey floors.
Custom Modern Barn
Custom Modern Barn
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Photo Credit - David Bader
Farmhouse boot room in Milwaukee with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cotswold Cottage refurbishment
Cotswold Cottage refurbishment
Verity & Beverley LtdVerity & Beverley Ltd
Alterations to an idyllic Cotswold Cottage in Gloucestershire. The works included complete internal refurbishment, together with an entirely new panelled Dining Room, a small oak framed bay window extension to the Kitchen and a new Boot Room / Utility extension.
Ashdale Lane
Ashdale Lane
Mark Langos Interior DesignMark Langos Interior Design
Photo: Meghan Bob Photo
Inspiration for a large country front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Bozeman Farmhouse
Bozeman Farmhouse
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Farmhouse Sophistication
Farmhouse Sophistication
mercer INTERIORmercer INTERIOR
Photos © scott benedict | practical(ly) studios
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse front door in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.

Country 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!
Modern Farmhouse Design-Build
Modern Farmhouse Design-Build
Old Hillsboro Building CompanyOld Hillsboro Building Company
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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