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Country Entrance with a Stable Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Boot room
Boot room
OakwrightsOakwrights
Inspiration for a farmhouse boot room in West Midlands with a stable front door, a grey front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Dutch door leading into mudroom. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large farmhouse boot room in New York with white walls, a stable front door, a black front door and black floors.
Boothby Residence
Boothby Residence
Richard Moody & Sons Construction LLCRichard Moody & Sons Construction LLC
Modern farmhouse meets beachhouse. 2800 sq. ft. shingle-style, quarter mile to beach. Entry with bench seat, storage cabinets, white oak floor and Dutch entry door.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Belvue Lane Residence
Belvue Lane Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
California Dreamin'
California Dreamin'
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
The Salty Shutters
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse entrance in Los Angeles with a stable front door and a red front door.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Distinctive detailing and craftsmanship make this custom mudroom both a welcoming entry and a functional drop zone for backpacks, muddy boots, keys and mail. Shoe drawers fitted with metal mesh allow air to circulate and a custom upholstered cushion in wool windowpane plaid provides a comfortable seat. Leather cabinet pulls, woven wool baskets and lots of Shaker wall pegs make this mudroom a practical standout. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Bastrop Ranch House
Bastrop Ranch House
Jacob Bodkin PhotographyJacob Bodkin Photography
Jacob Bodkin Phototgraphy
This is an example of a country front door in Austin with a stable front door and a red front door.
San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
Vertical Board & Batten Front Entry with Poured in place concrete walls, inviting dutch doors and a custom metal canopy
Medium sized rural front door in Orange County with grey walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Lampe Rd
Lampe Rd
Luxe Life Home StagingLuxe Life Home Staging
Farmhouse foyer in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and brown floors.
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.
Victorian Farmhouse
Victorian Farmhouse
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Medium sized rural front door in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Dutch Doors and Screen/Storm Doors
Dutch Doors and Screen/Storm Doors
Signature Door IncSignature Door Inc
This matching screen door and dutch door is a sharp look!
Design ideas for a rural entrance in Other with a stable front door and a blue front door.
Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home
Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Photo of a large country foyer in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
River Road Cottage
River Road Cottage
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
Door - Interior renovation
Inspiration for a rural entrance in Philadelphia with a stable front door.
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.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Inspiration for a country entrance in New York with a stable front door.
Connecticut Summer Escape
Connecticut Summer Escape
Kelsey Ann RoseKelsey Ann Rose
Interior Design by Nina Carbone.
Design ideas for a country foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek
Kelly and Abramson ArchitectureKelly and Abramson Architecture
front door
This is an example of a medium sized rural front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in New York with blue walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Country Entrance with a Stable 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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