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Extensions and Alterations
Extensions and Alterations
Beckmann ArchitectureBeckmann Architecture
Large entrance hallway
Inspiration for a large rural entrance in Hampshire with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home
Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
architectural digest, classic design, cool new york homes, cottage core. country home, florals, french country, historic home, pale pink, vintage home, vintage style
Colonial renovation
Colonial renovation
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
Large rural entrance in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, black floors and wainscoting.
Modern Farmhouse | Home
Modern Farmhouse | Home
Meriwether Design GroupMeriwether Design Group
This is an example of a large rural boot room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a dado rail.
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.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Custom designed "cubbies" insure that the Mud Room stays neat & tidy. Robert Benson Photography
Large rural boot room in New York with grey walls, a single front door, medium hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Wide Plank White Oak Wood Floor in Nashville TN with Matching Stair Treads
Wide Plank White Oak Wood Floor in Nashville TN with Matching Stair Treads
Oak & BroadOak & Broad
8" Character Rift & Quartered White Oak Wood Floor with Matching Stair Treads. Extra Long Planks. Finished on site in Nashville Tennessee. Rubio Monocoat Finish. www.oakandbroad.com
Our Work
Our Work
WCCV Flooring Design CenterWCCV Flooring Design Center
Large farmhouse foyer in Cleveland with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
Floor to ceiling cabinets make with a built-in bench make this mudroom so functional and easy to keep clean.
This is an example of a large country boot room in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
The Malibu
The Malibu
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Mudroom and dog room with dog wash
This is an example of a large rural boot room in Denver with beige walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Germantown staging
Germantown staging
Bespoke DecorBespoke Decor
Entryway of a barn conversion staged for sale.
Photo of a large rural front door in New York with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and exposed beams.
Los Altos Hills New Build
Los Altos Hills New Build
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Design ideas for a large farmhouse boot room in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and black floors.
Rustic Ranch
Rustic Ranch
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
Oakland, CA: Addition and remodel to a rustic ranch home. The existing house had lovely woodwork but was dark and enclosed. The house borders on a regional park and our clients wanted to open up the space to the expansive yard, to allow views, bring in light, and modernize the spaces. New wide exterior accordion doors, with a thin screen that pulls across the opening, connect inside to outside. We retained the existing exposed redwood rafters, and repeated the pattern in the new spaces, while adding lighter materials to brighten the spaces. We positioned exterior doors for views through the whole house. Ceilings were raised and doorways repositioned to make a complicated and closed-in layout simpler and more coherent.
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
This is an example of a large rural foyer in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Mudroom entry from garage.
Photo of a large rural boot room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and wood walls.
Mayfair Estates Lot #49
Mayfair Estates Lot #49
Perry Custom HomesPerry Custom Homes
This is an example of a large rural boot room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Five Acres Mudroom
Five Acres Mudroom
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
entry door and pet/muck wash station
Large country boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Five Acres Mudroom
Five Acres Mudroom
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
the view of this mudroom as you enter the home
Design ideas for a large country boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Dutch door leading into mudroom. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large farmhouse boot room in New York with white walls, a stable front door, a black front door and black floors.

Large 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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