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Country Vestibule Ideas and Designs

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River Ranch
River Ranch
Hugh Jefferson Randolph ArchitectsHugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
Jacob Bodkin
Inspiration for a small country vestibule in Austin with black floors.
Devon Holiday Home
Devon Holiday Home
DecorbuddiDecorbuddi
Full project - https://decorbuddi.com/holiday-home-from-home/
Bokhaga, Helsingborg
Bokhaga, Helsingborg
Svensk FastighetsförmedlingSvensk Fastighetsförmedling
This is an example of a medium sized country vestibule in Stockholm with white walls, a double front door and a white front door.
Timberwall Weld Collection - Silver
Timberwall Weld Collection - Silver
TimberwallTimberwall
Design ideas for a small country vestibule with white walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Дом в Покровке II
Дом в Покровке II
Архитектурная мастерская 2ЮАрхитектурная мастерская 2Ю
Inspiration for a small rural vestibule in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse - Maple Ridge
Modern Farmhouse - Maple Ridge
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Photo of a medium sized rural vestibule in Indianapolis with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
The Leisure Haven
The Leisure Haven
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Photo of a rural vestibule in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Entryways and Stairs
Entryways and Stairs
Kon-strux DevelopmentsKon-strux Developments
Medium sized rural vestibule in Calgary with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Barn
Modern Barn
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
Photo by Casey Woods
Photo of a medium sized rural vestibule in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Modern Farm House | Elmhurst, IL
Modern Farm House | Elmhurst, IL
Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.
Elmhurst, IL Residence by Charles Vincent George Architects Photographs by Tony Soluri
Farmhouse vestibule in Chicago with a double front door and a glass front door.
Afton Virginia Farmhouse
Afton Virginia Farmhouse
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
The entry foyer is a bright square with coat closet and a place to wipe your feet before entering the house. Like a typical country farmhouse.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse vestibule in Richmond with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Sagaponack Cottage
Sagaponack Cottage
Michael Davis Design & ConstructionMichael Davis Design & Construction
Inspiration for a large country vestibule in New York with white walls, ceramic flooring, a stable front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Place Nymark
Place Nymark
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Lyne Brunet
Small farmhouse vestibule in Montreal.
Квартира на Малоохтинском пр.
Квартира на Малоохтинском пр.
Студия дизайна интерьера Екатерины БилозорСтудия дизайна интерьера Екатерины Билозор
Прихожая в стиле прованс. Автор интерьера - Екатерина Билозор.
Medium sized country vestibule in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
New Jersey Modern Farmhouse
New Jersey Modern Farmhouse
Dan Ruhland Designs LLCDan Ruhland Designs LLC
Connection from House to Garage. Photos by Laura Moss
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse vestibule in New York with a single front door, a white front door, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Priddis Cottage
Priddis Cottage
Cat HackmanCat Hackman
A practical entry way featuring storage for shoes and coats and a place to sit down while getting ready. Photos: Philippe Clairo
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse vestibule in Calgary with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Tom Jenkins FilmsTom Jenkins Films
Photo: Tom Jenkins TomJenkinsksFilms.com
Farmhouse vestibule in Atlanta with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse
Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse
Ashley J. DesignAshley J. Design
A sign of good luck and a family artifact displayed over the entry door.
Large country vestibule in Charlotte with white walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Corte Rustica
Corte Rustica
ARCADE Progettazione IntegrataARCADE Progettazione Integrata
Foto di Michele Mascalzoni
Large rural vestibule in Other with limestone flooring, grey floors and beige walls.
MossCreek Modern Farmhouse in Asheville, NC
MossCreek Modern Farmhouse in Asheville, NC
MossCreekMossCreek
This beautiful modern farmhouse home was designed by MossCreek to be the perfect combination of style, an active lifestyle, and efficient living. Featuring well-sized and functional living areas, an attached garage, expansive outdoor living areas, and cutting edge modern design elements, the Dulcimer by MossCreek is an outstanding example of contemporary home design.

Country Vestibule 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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