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Angel Bay - Lake Travis
Angel Bay - Lake Travis
AE InteriorsAE Interiors
Expansive farmhouse hallway in Austin with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Photo of a large farmhouse foyer in Portland with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
MAISON DE CAMPAGNE SURFONDS
MAISON DE CAMPAGNE SURFONDS
LES CHANTIERS COTTINLES CHANTIERS COTTIN
Victor Grandgeorges
Large rural foyer in Paris with blue walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and beige floors.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
My-Studio LtdMy-Studio Ltd
This period farmhouse in Oxfordshire retained elegant original features in a pared back style but was transformed with contemporary architectural elements. The styling was a mix of relaxed rustic pieces contrasting with 20th century antiques and soft ikats and linen upholstery
Shackerstone Cottage || Worn Ivory Sandstone
Shackerstone Cottage || Worn Ivory Sandstone
Floors of StoneFloors of Stone
Floors of Stone
Inspiration for a small rural boot room in Other with white walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Rustic Pantry & Mudroom
Rustic Pantry & Mudroom
CTM CONSTRUCTIONCTM CONSTRUCTION
Small farmhouse boot room in Baltimore with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Sarah's House - Farmhouse
Sarah's House - Farmhouse
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
BLDG Workshop was enlisted to design three outdoor spaces (a deck, a porch and a patio) that were each to read seamlessly as if they were original to the home. Interior design by Sarah Richardson Design.
Umbrian Limestone | Quorn Stone - mystonefloor
Umbrian Limestone | Quorn Stone - mystonefloor
Quorn StoneQuorn Stone
A beautiful entrance to this country home with Umbrian brushed and hand-dressed edge limestone tiles. Umbrian is a hard wearing limestone with lovely olive tones.
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This charming, yet functional entry has custom, mudroom style cabinets, shiplap accent wall with chevron pattern, dark bronze cabinet pulls and coat hooks. Photo by Molly Rose Photography
Country Luxe
Country Luxe
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
Only the principle designers & founder of April Hamilton favourite photographer, could fill the space in the entrance hall echoing the stunning countryside surrounding this property.
Sacks Party Barn
Sacks Party Barn
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Entry into party barn
Photo of a country foyer in Philadelphia with limestone flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Devon family Home
Devon family Home
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Devon with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Weekend Home
Weekend Home
UserUser
Mudroom
Medium sized farmhouse boot room in Toronto with red walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Momo's Farm
Momo's Farm
UserUser
Custom design Artwork to celebrate Momo's Farm. Among the details, is the silhouette of Petunia, the family's pet pig centered in the bottom panel. The screen door was hand built by Nick Tragus of 3D build-fab who used northwestern fir to match existing doors in this tack room. The handle and railing are also by 3D. This "interior" screen door functions to keep flies from the upstairs apartment.
North Haven Compound - North Haven, NY
North Haven Compound - North Haven, NY
UserUser
Medium sized farmhouse front door in New York with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a green front door.
4666 East Conway Drive
4666 East Conway Drive
Renovation Design & Project Management ConsultantRenovation Design & Project Management Consultant
Front Door - Exterior Entry
Photo of a large rural front door in Atlanta with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Nellie Gail Ranch Farmhouse
Nellie Gail Ranch Farmhouse
Gilbert Design GroupGilbert Design Group
Total transformation turning this older home into a updated modern farmhouse style. Natural wire brushed oak floors thru out, An inviiting color scheme of neutral linens, whites and accents of indigo
Poolhouse Kitchen
Poolhouse Kitchen
Alexandra Young Design LimitedAlexandra Young Design Limited
Medium sized farmhouse entrance in Hampshire with white walls, limestone flooring, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Farm House
Farm House
Patrick Meneguzzi InteriorsPatrick Meneguzzi Interiors
Photography by Matthew Moore
Photo of a large farmhouse foyer in Melbourne with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Private Residence - South East
Private Residence - South East
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
Belvoir limestone in a tumbled finish from Artisans of Devizes.
Country entrance in Wiltshire with limestone flooring and feature lighting.

Country Entrance with Limestone 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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