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Country Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Beckmann ArchitectureBeckmann Architecture
Large entrance hallway
Inspiration for a large rural entrance in Hampshire with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Arcadia Classic Ranch
Arcadia Classic Ranch
Arcadia Builders LLCArcadia Builders LLC
This is an example of a rural front door in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Boise with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
2016 Spring Parade Home
2016 Spring Parade Home
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
Photo of a large rural foyer in Boise with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Los Angeles with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
This is an example of a farmhouse foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Expansive country front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Ranch Style Conversion
Ranch Style Conversion
Reef Design BuildReef Design Build
Connie White
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Phoenix with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Mohawk Flooring Gallery
Mohawk Flooring Gallery
American River FlooringAmerican River Flooring
Design ideas for a medium sized rural hallway in Sacramento with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and light hardwood flooring.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
This is an example of an expansive country front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Large rural boot room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a grey front door and brown floors.
The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Foyer
The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Foyer
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTIONMARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of a large farmhouse boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Kings Place
Kings Place
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
interior designer: Kathryn Smith
This is an example of a large country foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Ave A
Ave A
Kate Lester InteriorsKate Lester Interiors
Amy Bartlam Photography
Inspiration for a rural entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse
Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse
Gardner HomesGardner Homes
Gorgeous entry with loads of natural light. Light hardwood floors flow from room to room on the first level. Oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures add a sense of eclectic elegance to the farmhouse setting. Horizontal stair railings give a modern touch to the farmhouse nostalgia.
Cherry
Cherry
Modern Staging | SpacesModern Staging | Spaces
Listing Realtor: Chris Bibby
Photo of a small country front door in Toronto with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
2016 Spring Parade Home
2016 Spring Parade Home
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
This is an example of a large farmhouse foyer in Boise with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Seabrook Island New Construction
Seabrook Island New Construction
Joshua M CorriganJoshua M Corrigan
Joshua Corrigan
Photo of a country foyer in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Country Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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