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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.
Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Small farmhouse boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and blue floors.
Jamestown Modern Farmhouse
Jamestown Modern Farmhouse
DK HomesDK Homes
Modern Farmhouse designed for entertainment and gatherings. French doors leading into the main part of the home and trim details everywhere. Shiplap, board and batten, tray ceiling details, custom barrel tables are all part of this modern farmhouse design. ​ Half bath with a custom vanity. Clean modern windows. Living room has a fireplace with custom cabinets and custom barn beam mantel with ship lap above. The Master Bath has a beautiful tub for soaking and a spacious walk in shower. Front entry has a beautiful custom ceiling treatment.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
This is an example of a farmhouse boot room in Seattle with white walls, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
Mudroom with Dutch Door, bluestone floor, and built-in cabinets. "Best Mudroom" by the 2020 Westchester Magazine Home Design Awards: https://westchestermagazine.com/design-awards-homepage/
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Winsome ConstructionWinsome Construction
The yellow front door provides a welcoming touch to the covered porch.
Large country front door in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Cottage
Modern Farmhouse Cottage
KELLY + CO DESIGNKELLY + CO DESIGN
Jane Beiles
Design ideas for a small country foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Seven Gables
Seven Gables
Balzer & Tuck ArchitectureBalzer & Tuck Architecture
An open floor plan between the Kitchen, Dining, and Living areas is thoughtfully divided by sliding barn doors, providing both visual and acoustic separation. The rear screened porch and grilling area located off the Kitchen become the focal point for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. Custom cabinetry and millwork throughout are a testament to the talents of the builder, with the project proving how design-build relationships between builder and architect can thrive given similar design mindsets and passions for the craft of homebuilding.
New Farmhouse - Mud Room
New Farmhouse - Mud Room
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Large Mud Room with lots of storage and hand-washing station!
Inspiration for a large rural boot room in Chicago with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and red floors.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Medium sized rural boot room in Chicago with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
The Rustic Modern
The Rustic Modern
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
Inspiration for a large farmhouse foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
RIOS
RIOS
Jula Cole DesignJula Cole Design
Farmhouse boot room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Avondale Residence
Avondale Residence
Carlton ConstructionCarlton Construction
Jessie Preza
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Jacksonville with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
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.
Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor
Marianne Simon DesignMarianne Simon Design
Farmhouse boot room in Seattle with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Five Acres Mudroom
Five Acres Mudroom
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
mudroom storage and seating with entry to large walk-in storage closet
Large rural boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Farmhouse Project
Modern Farmhouse Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Design ideas for a rural foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Photo of a country boot room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Amenia Farmhouse
Amenia Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Rue Magazine

Country Entrance with White Walls 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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