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Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Even the utility entrance of the Schneider home offers a warm welcome, as guests are brought in by way of a stone path and stacked split-faced steps. An unassuming neutral palette is enhanced with Ipe decking and weathered fixtures. Ipe, a Braziian hardwood, is ideal for outdoor applications, lasting 25-40 years without treatment. As Gayle explains, "It is lower maintenance if you let it age naturally, like teak or cedar, but we've chosen to seal it yearly to highlight and retain more of the deeper, richer color." Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz
West Dry Creek Residence
West Dry Creek Residence
Nick Noyes ArchitectureNick Noyes Architecture
Photography by Cesar Rubio
Inspiration for a farmhouse entrance in San Francisco with concrete flooring and a glass front door.
Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)
Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)
Timberidge Custom HomesTimberidge Custom Homes
Photo of a large rural foyer in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, beige walls and a glass front door.
The Vineyard Farmhouse at Rough Hollow (Cedar Siding & Pine Soffit)
The Vineyard Farmhouse at Rough Hollow (Cedar Siding & Pine Soffit)
TimberTownTimberTown
The Vineyard Farmhouse in the Peninsula at Rough Hollow. This 2017 Greater Austin Parade Home was designed and built by Jenkins Custom Homes. Cedar Siding and the Pine for the soffits and ceilings was provided by TimberTown.
Wine Country Cool
Wine Country Cool
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Front entry pierces through the living room across to the pool.
Inspiration for a rural front door in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Hinsdale Showhouse
Hinsdale Showhouse
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Inspiration for a country foyer in Chicago with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Arcadia Family Home
Arcadia Family Home
Moreau DesignMoreau Design
SRJ Development. Leland Gebhardt Photography
Farmhouse front door in Phoenix with white walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door and a grey front door.
Farmhouse Modern
Farmhouse Modern
Rusch ProjectsRusch Projects
Klassen Photography
This is an example of a rural front door in Calgary with a single front door and a glass front door.
Redmont Whole Home Remodel
Redmont Whole Home Remodel
UserUser
Brendon Pinola
Photo of a medium sized country foyer in Birmingham with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Jamestown Modern Farmhouse
Jamestown Modern Farmhouse
DK HomesDK Homes
Modern Farmhouse designed for entertainment and gatherings. French doors leading into the main part of the home and trim details everywhere. Shiplap, board and batten, tray ceiling details, custom barrel tables are all part of this modern farmhouse design. ​ Half bath with a custom vanity. Clean modern windows. Living room has a fireplace with custom cabinets and custom barn beam mantel with ship lap above. The Master Bath has a beautiful tub for soaking and a spacious walk in shower. Front entry has a beautiful custom ceiling treatment.
Mud Room Laundry Room Walk in Pantry
Mud Room Laundry Room Walk in Pantry
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in St Louis with beige walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a single front door and a grey front door.
Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
Our take on the Modern Farmhouse! With awesome front fireplace patio perfect for getting to know the neighbours.
This is an example of a large rural front door in Calgary with a single front door and a glass front door.
Modern Farmhouse in Dallas, Texas
Modern Farmhouse in Dallas, Texas
DEMESNEDEMESNE
Enclosed dog run type entry to this Modern Farmhouse, with antique console and limestone floors.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse entrance in Dallas with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Atlanta Modern Farmhouse
Atlanta Modern Farmhouse
Sheehan Built HomesSheehan Built Homes
Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Deer Hill Preserve
Deer Hill Preserve
Imprint Architecture and Design, LLCImprint Architecture and Design, LLC
Photo of a country entrance in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige 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.
Charleston Urban Farmhouse
Charleston Urban Farmhouse
Bainbridge Design GroupBainbridge Design Group
This is an example of a country front door in Other with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Country Road
Country Road
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Medium sized country boot room in Minneapolis with blue walls, a single front door, grey floors and a glass front door.
Franklin, TN Estate
Franklin, TN Estate
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Front door/ Great Room entry - hidden doors are located on either side of the front door to conceal coat closets. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Rustic Canyon Estate
Rustic Canyon Estate
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Blake Worthington
Design ideas for a country front door in Los Angeles with a double front door and a glass front door.

Glass Doors 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!
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