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Rustic Luxury
Rustic Luxury
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
This is an example of an expansive rustic front door in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mission Grand
Mission Grand
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photo by Brice Ferre. Mission Grand - CHBA FV 2021 Finalist Best Custom Home
This is an example of an expansive rustic foyer in Vancouver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
MOUNTAIN HOUSE
MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Gordon Dixon ConstructionGordon Dixon Construction
www.gordondixonconstruction.com
Photo of an expansive rustic boot room in Burlington with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain, Entry
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain, Entry
Pompanoosuc MillsPompanoosuc Mills
New England hall tree
This is an example of an expansive rustic front door in Burlington with beige walls, slate flooring and a medium wood front door.
Reclaimed Cabins
Reclaimed Cabins
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Beautiful Luxury Cabin by Fratantoni Interior Designers. For more inspiring images and home decor tips follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!!!
Elk Peak Ranch
Elk Peak Ranch
Structural AssociatesStructural Associates
David O. Marlow Photography
Design ideas for an expansive rustic front door in Denver with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Custom Timber Frame Home Cowboy Heaven, Moonlight Basin
Custom Timber Frame Home Cowboy Heaven, Moonlight Basin
Bitterroot Timber FramesBitterroot Timber Frames
Gullens & Foltico
This is an example of an expansive rustic boot room in Other with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Wood Doors
Wood Doors
Rustic DecorRustic Decor
Visit Our Showroom! 15125 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
This is an example of an expansive rustic front door in Phoenix with beige walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Spanish Style Home - Hill Country Hacienda
Spanish Style Home - Hill Country Hacienda
Rustico Tile & StoneRustico Tile & Stone
Drive up to practical luxury in this Hill Country Spanish Style home. The home is a classic hacienda architecture layout. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 outdoor living areas, and plenty of land to roam. Classic materials used include: Saltillo Tile - also known as terracotta tile, Spanish tile, Mexican tile, or Quarry tile Cantera Stone - feature in Pinon, Tobacco Brown and Recinto colors Copper sinks and copper sconce lighting Travertine Flooring Cantera Stone tile Brick Pavers Photos Provided by April Mae Creative aprilmaecreative.com Tile provided by Rustico Tile and Stone - RusticoTile.com or call (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com Construction by MelRay Corporation
NEW BUILD - LODGE STYLE CUSTOM HOME
NEW BUILD - LODGE STYLE CUSTOM HOME
Karen Hill INTERIORSKaren Hill INTERIORS
Inspiration for an expansive rustic foyer in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and white walls.
Rockridge Chalet
Rockridge Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A custom bootroom with built in lockers, wormwood bench, and slate floors. This impressive room has a custom built boot and glove dryer, wooden ski rack, and a coffee station.
Jada Windows Thermally Broken Steel Inswing Door with Sidelites
Jada Windows Thermally Broken Steel Inswing Door with Sidelites
Jada WindowsJada Windows
Custom thermally broken steel windows and doors for every environment. Experience the evolution! #JadaSteelWindows
Inspiration for an expansive rustic entrance in Sacramento.
Jada Windows Thermally Broken Steel Inswing Door with Sidelites
Jada Windows Thermally Broken Steel Inswing Door with Sidelites
Jada WindowsJada Windows
Custom thermally broken steel windows and doors for every environment. Experience the evolution! #JadaSteelWindows
Photo of an expansive rustic entrance in Sacramento.
30- Park City, Utah Residence
30- Park City, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
This is an example of an expansive rustic front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Staprans DesignStaprans Design
Expansive rustic front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
ROSENTHAL RANCH project
ROSENTHAL RANCH project
JoCo BuildersJoCo Builders
Beautiful Ranch house entry to this one story custom ranch home.
Expansive rustic foyer in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
New York Finger Lakes
New York Finger Lakes
MossCreekMossCreek
5,500 SF home on Lake Keuka, NY.
Inspiration for an expansive rustic front door in New York with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Willoughby
Willoughby
Aspen Constructors Inc.Aspen Constructors Inc.
Photo by David O. Marlow
Expansive rustic foyer in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Deer Crest Residence
Deer Crest Residence
Nielson Architecture/Planning, Inc.Nielson Architecture/Planning, Inc.
Wilcox Construction
Design ideas for an expansive rustic foyer in Salt Lake City with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Adirondack Lodge
Adirondack Lodge
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Back Entry
Photo of an expansive rustic entrance in Grand Rapids.

Expansive Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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