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VILLA DEBORA INTERNI
VILLA DEBORA INTERNI
JFD - Juri Favilli DesignJFD - Juri Favilli Design
Design ideas for an expansive country foyer in Milan with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Modern Farmhouse in Mechanicsburg PA
Modern Farmhouse in Mechanicsburg PA
Roland Builder, Inc.Roland Builder, Inc.
2021 PA Parade of Homes BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP, BEST BATHROOM, BEST KITCHEN IN $1,000,000+ SINGLE FAMILY HOME Roland Builder is Central PA's Premier Custom Home Builders since 1976
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
Justin Doyle HomesJustin Doyle Homes
As soon as you step into this home, the 23' cathedral ceilings with custom beams take your breath away. The openness provides the most inviting space for friends and family.
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.
Drayton
Drayton
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for an expansive rural foyer in Grand Rapids with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and white floors.
Shanidiin Organic Farm
Shanidiin Organic Farm
Gettliffe ArchitectureGettliffe Architecture
Emily Redfield Photography
Photo of an expansive rural hallway in Denver with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Northern Heritage BuildersNorthern Heritage Builders
Cape Cod Home Builder - Floor plans Designed by CR Watson, Home Building Construction CR Watson, - Cape Cod General Contractor Greek Farmhouse Revival Style Home, Foyer with Built-in Storage, Built in Entry Key-Throw Table, Open Concept Floor plan, Coiffered Ceilings, Wainscoting Paneling, Victorian Era Wall Paneling, Foyer Built in Storage, Reclaimed Wood Tile, JFW Photography for C.R. Watson JFW Photography for C.R. Watson
Farmhouse-Inspired Suburban Feat. Villa Gialla Catania Flooring
Farmhouse-Inspired Suburban Feat. Villa Gialla Catania Flooring
Garrison CollectionGarrison Collection
Design & Construction By Sherman Oaks Home Builders: http://www.shermanoakshomebuilders.com
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Design ideas for an expansive country front door in San Francisco.
RECIBIDOR
RECIBIDOR
LOVING DESIGN - Interiorismo & Home StagingLOVING DESIGN - Interiorismo & Home Staging
El recibidor del cortijo está lleno de personalidad y refleja la personalidad de nuestros clientes, los cuales pasan periodos vacacionales en el cortijo, situado a tan solo 15 minutos de Málaga. De nuevo la estructura de madera dota al cortijo de calidez y memoria.
Commission work for private residence, Nashville, IN
Commission work for private residence, Nashville, IN
Anne Ryan Miller Glass StudioAnne Ryan Miller Glass Studio
Stained Glass by Anne Ryan Miller
Expansive country entrance in Indianapolis.
Dickinson Custom Home
Dickinson Custom Home
GAP Custom HomesGAP Custom Homes
Walls Could Talk
Photo of an expansive country front door in Houston with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
New Barn
New Barn
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
Jeffrey Totaro Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
This is an example of an expansive rural front door in Philadelphia with a double front door and a black front door.
317 Ridge
317 Ridge
Patrick Plunkett Architectural Design, Ltd.Patrick Plunkett Architectural Design, Ltd.
Mudroom with Lockers / Cubbies
This is an example of an expansive rural foyer in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild
St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
This home in Napa off Silverado was rebuilt after burning down in the 2017 fires. Architect David Rulon, a former associate of Howard Backen, known for this Napa Valley industrial modern farmhouse style. Composed in mostly a neutral palette, the bones of this house are bathed in diffused natural light pouring in through the clerestory windows. Beautiful textures and the layering of pattern with a mix of materials add drama to a neutral backdrop. The homeowners are pleased with their open floor plan and fluid seating areas, which allow them to entertain large gatherings. The result is an engaging space, a personal sanctuary and a true reflection of it's owners' unique aesthetic. Inspirational features are metal fireplace surround and book cases as well as Beverage Bar shelving done by Wyatt Studio, painted inset style cabinets by Gamma, moroccan CLE tile backsplash and quartzite countertops.
Gacek Design Group - Modern Farmhouse
Gacek Design Group - Modern Farmhouse
Gacek Design Group, Inc.Gacek Design Group, Inc.
Photo of an expansive farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with a double front door, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Entry Way, Foyer and Staircase
Entry Way, Foyer and Staircase
Rentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIORentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIO
Main House Foyer featuring Art by Allen Whiting and a vast ceiling with a custom chandelier.
This is an example of an expansive country foyer in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Mark Boisclair
Expansive farmhouse foyer in Phoenix with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Entry
Entry
DMJDMJ
This entry way is floored with walnut colored bamboo and alder wood double doors. The ceiling is a double volume cathedral style ceiling. Doors and room entries are styled with a mission style finish.
Postcards from Home
Postcards from Home
Wright ResidentialWright Residential
This is an example of an expansive country front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.

Expansive Country Entrance 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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