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Country Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Nicholson Bank Barn Reno
Nicholson Bank Barn Reno
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Medium sized country boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
The Bridge Lot 1
The Bridge Lot 1
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Charlotte with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Sandal
Sandal
Design Line Huddersfield Ltd.Design Line Huddersfield Ltd.
Inspiration for a large rural front door in Other with a single front door, a light wood front door and beige walls.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized rural boot room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Williston Vermont Home Entryway
Williston Vermont Home Entryway
CDN Remodeling LLCCDN Remodeling LLC
The addition of wide shiplap, wide plank oak floors and a little paint transformed this Burlington Vermont home.
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Burlington with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
玄関ホール
玄関ホール
高野設計工房高野設計工房
シューズクローゼットを併設。 玄関がスッキリとします。
Photo of a small farmhouse hallway in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Milkweed Lane
Milkweed Lane
Reap ConstructionReap Construction
This modern farmhouse sits at an elevation of 1,180 feet and feels like its floating in the clouds. An open floor plan and large oversized island make for great entertaining. Other features include custom barn doors and island front, soapstone counters, walk-in pantry and Tulukivi soapstone masonry fireplace with pizza oven.
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Modern Farmhouse Designed Mudroom Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Warren, VT Complete Renovation & Addition
Warren, VT Complete Renovation & Addition
Newschool Builders LLCNewschool Builders LLC
This family was growing and needed to make more room. Rather than move to a new location, they decided to do a gut renovation and addition to their existing home. Part of what the client was looking for was to open up the house quite a bit more, which can be seen below in the flow from the kitchen into the living areas. We really like using timber framing when completing structural updates and we were able to implement that in this project for both practical and aesthetic purposes. In the kitchen we used walnut and birch and pine wide-plank flooring to further this look.
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.
Barrington Ranch House
Barrington Ranch House
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Over sized entry all with wainscot trimwork
Country entrance in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Snow Country Timber Frame
Snow Country Timber Frame
MossCreekMossCreek
Custom Designed by MossCreek. This true timber frame home is perfectly suited for its location. The timber frame adds the warmth of wood to the house, while also allowing numerous windows to let the sun in during Spring and Summer. Craftsman styling mixes with sleek design elements throughout the home, and the large two story great room features soaring timber frame trusses, with the timber frame gracefully curving through every room of this beautiful, and elegant vacation home. Photos: Roger Wade
Dovecote Barn
Dovecote Barn
David Butler PhotographyDavid Butler Photography
David Butler
Farmhouse front door in London with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Julia's WIne Country Retreat
Julia's WIne Country Retreat
Julia Katrine DesignsJulia Katrine Designs
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Pleasant River Farmhouse
Pleasant River Farmhouse
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Rustic and modern design elements complement one another in this 2,480 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath custom modern farmhouse. Abundant natural light and face nailed wide plank white pine floors carry throughout the entire home along with plenty of built-in storage, a stunning white kitchen, and cozy brick fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning
Washoe Valley Farmhouse
Washoe Valley Farmhouse
HK DesignsHK Designs
Charming Entry with lots of natural light. 8' Glass front door provides lots of light while privacy still remains from the rest of the home. Ship lap ceiling with exposed beams adds architectural interest to a clean space.
ORGANIZED MUDROOM
ORGANIZED MUDROOM
Closet DiscountersCloset Discounters
Design ideas for a small farmhouse boot room in DC Metro with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Modern Farmhouse Designed Entry Way Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large farmhouse boot room in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door, green floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Vintage Farmhouse
Vintage Farmhouse
KCS Residential DesignKCS Residential Design
Inspiration for a rural front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a stable front door and a light wood front door.

Country Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door 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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