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Alabaster and Oak
Schrock's WoodworkingSchrock's Woodworking
Inspiration for a small country boot room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Hillside Road II
Hillside Road II
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Design ideas for a rural entrance in Chicago.
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Country Retreat
Alexandra Naranjo Designs IncAlexandra Naranjo Designs Inc
English country house, featuring a beautiful plaid wallpaper by mulberry
This is an example of a large country foyer in Toronto with ceramic flooring, brown floors, wallpapered walls, wainscoting and multi-coloured walls.
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Old Farm Road Project
Old Farm Road Project
Yvonne Christensen DesignYvonne Christensen Design
Photo of a rural front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Whole Home Remodeling
Whole Home Remodeling
Latina Design-Build GroupLatina Design-Build Group
This is an example of a rural boot room in Cleveland with ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Maeves Way
Maeves Way
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Photo of a medium sized rural boot room in Portland Maine with white walls and grey floors.
Mudroom Reno.
Mudroom Reno.
Z+ InteriorsZ+ Interiors
Inspiration for a farmhouse boot room in New York with white walls and black floors.
#urbanfarmhouse - Mudroom
#urbanfarmhouse - Mudroom
Laura Fox Interior Design, LLCLaura Fox Interior Design, LLC
White mudroom featuring built-in storage, shiplap walls, and charcoal herringbone tiles Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
Design ideas for a small farmhouse boot room in DC Metro with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Wood Road 1
Wood Road 1
ETB HomesETB Homes
This is an example of a farmhouse front door in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Weston Renovation
Weston Renovation
Fresh Start Contracting CompanyFresh Start Contracting Company
Inspiration for a large rural boot room in Boston with brick flooring, grey walls and red floors.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Red double doors leading into the foyer with stairs going up to the second floor. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large country foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a red front door and brown floors.
White Bay
White Bay
Birdseye BuildingBirdseye Building
Rural entrance in Burlington with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Design ideas for a large rural boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Medium sized farmhouse boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and red floors.
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Design ideas for a rural boot room in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Hidden Hills View Showcase Home
Hidden Hills View Showcase Home
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Craig Washburn
Large rural front door in Austin with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and black floors.
Porch
Porch
Wannadoo Construction LtdWannadoo Construction Ltd
This is an example of a farmhouse entrance in London with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Buena Vista Gables
Buena Vista Gables
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
Jay Sinclair
Medium sized country boot room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in Minneapolis.

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!
Ted Todd - Unfinished Oaks Collection - Neckar herringbone
Ted Todd - Unfinished Oaks Collection - Neckar herringbone
Ted ToddTed Todd
Photo credit: The Secret Drawer Neckar is double fumed to produce a dark, rich brown floor, and with its herringbone pattern it creates an on-trend look. It is unfinished 2 ply and has a square shoulder profile.
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