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Country Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Rustico moderno
Rustico moderno
K-studio Interior DesignK-studio Interior Design
Alexandr Shimbarovskiy http://photo-video.kiev.ua/architecturniy-photograph/
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized country foyer in Philadelphia with a brown front door, brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Midwest Lake Home
Midwest Lake Home
Wade Weissmann ArchitectureWade Weissmann Architecture
A pair of upholstered benches bring pattern and texture into the boathouse.
Inspiration for a large country boot room in Milwaukee with grey walls.
Historic Farm House Renovations and Additions
Historic Farm House Renovations and Additions
KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERSKISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS
Frank Shirley Architects
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured walls and a dado rail.
Southold House
Southold House
Lemburg HouseLemburg House
This is an example of a rural entrance in Austin.
John Kimball Jr House (1730)
John Kimball Jr House (1730)
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country front door in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
East Hampton Wide Plank Eastern White Pine installation and refinishing
East Hampton Wide Plank Eastern White Pine installation and refinishing
Valenti Flooring, Inc.Valenti Flooring, Inc.
Julia Valenti
Design ideas for a country entrance in New York.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Highline ConstructionHighline Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized rural front door in Seattle with white walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Mudroom
Mudroom
MSiegel DesignMSiegel Design
Photography by: Mark Lohman Styled by: Sunday Hendrickson
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Little Rock with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
Bergdorf Liebesgrün
Bergdorf Liebesgrün
Archifaktur Lennestadt GmbHArchifaktur Lennestadt GmbH
Handweiserhütte oHG Jessica Gerritsen & Ralf Blümer Lenninghof 26 (am Skilift) 57392 Schmallenberg © Fotos: Cyrus Saedi, Hotelfotograf | www.cyrus-saedi.com
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Danziger DesignDanziger Design
J.W. Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and a dado rail.
New England Eastern White Pine Wide Plank Flooring
New England Eastern White Pine Wide Plank Flooring
Heritage Wide Plank Flooring & Millwork®Heritage Wide Plank Flooring & Millwork®
Heritage Wide Plank Flooring
This is an example of a country entrance in New York.
Hillside Connection
Hillside Connection
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Medium sized country boot room in Burlington with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Homebred Farm
Homebred Farm
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photo of a rural foyer in Philadelphia with brick flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Design ideas for a country porch in DC Metro with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Colonial Farmhouse
Colonial Farmhouse
Fine Lines ConstructionFine Lines Construction
Randolph Ashey Photography
Farmhouse boot room in Portland Maine.
Burns Barn
Burns Barn
BensonwoodBensonwood
Al Karevy
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in Boston.
Horse Barn in Colorado
Horse Barn in Colorado
Sand Creek Post & BeamSand Creek Post & Beam
Sand Creek Post & Beam Traditional Wood Barns and Barn Homes Learn more & request a free catalog: www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com
Design ideas for a country boot room in Other.
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.
River Ranch
River Ranch
New Urban Home BuildersNew Urban Home Builders
Inspiration for a country entrance in Austin with a stable front door and a red 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!
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