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Jada Windows Steel French Doors with Sidelites
Jada Windows Steel French Doors with Sidelites
Jada WindowsJada Windows
Custom thermally broken steel windows and doors for every environment. Experience the evolution! #JadaSteelWindows
This is an example of a large rustic entrance in Sacramento.
Modern Ranch House
Modern Ranch House
Terra Firma Custom HomesTerra Firma Custom Homes
Large rustic boot room in Denver with beige walls and beige floors.
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Photo of a large rustic front door in Sacramento.
YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photography - LongViews Studios Entry interior/exterior are Mojave Flagstone.
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Villanova Great Room
Villanova Great Room
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
Large rustic hallway in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
The Ranches at Belt Creek
The Ranches at Belt Creek
Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a green front door.
Schaffer's Mill Custom 1
Schaffer's Mill Custom 1
Tanamera Construction / TC HomesTanamera Construction / TC Homes
Vance Fox
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Sacramento with a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown walls and slate flooring.
Designer Series Custom Wood Door in Houston, TX
Designer Series Custom Wood Door in Houston, TX
Affinity DoorsAffinity Doors
A full arch double front door with dark finish and wrought iron inlay, with sidelights and a large transom. Product Number WI 8011.
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Houston with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mount Vernon View
Mount Vernon View
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
View of river and into open living space from garage entry.
Inspiration for a large rustic vestibule in DC Metro with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Rockridge Chalet
Rockridge Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A fully functional bootroom in this ski chalet provides a catch-all space for gear. The space is carefully planned for flow. Ski storage with work bench area as well as lockers with coffee station ensure everything is available in one spot. Put gloves and boots onto the dryers for a quicker return to the ski slopes.
Martis Camp Mountain Retreat
Martis Camp Mountain Retreat
RAC Advanced ControlRAC Advanced Control
Martis Camp Home: Entry Way and Front Door House built with Savant control system, Lutron Homeworks lighting and shading system. Ruckus Wireless access points. Surgex power protection. In-wall iPads control points. Remote cameras. Climate control: temperature and humidity.
Refined Mountain Rustic
Refined Mountain Rustic
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
Welcome to the essential refined mountain rustic home: warm, homey, and sturdy. The house’s structure is genuine heavy timber framing, skillfully constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. Distressed beams and posts have been reclaimed from old American barns to enjoy a second life as they define varied, inviting spaces. Traditional carpentry is at its best in the great room’s exquisitely crafted wood trusses. Rugged Lodge is a retreat that’s hard to return from.
Vail Valley Retreat
Vail Valley Retreat
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
Design ideas for a large rustic porch in Denver with a double front door, brown walls, limestone flooring and a glass front door.
Breckenridge Rental
Breckenridge Rental
Digital Media Innovations LLCDigital Media Innovations LLC
Automated lighting greets you as you step into this mountain home. Keypads control specific lighting scenes and smart smoke detectors connect to your security system.
Jack Project
Jack Project
Ironman Doors LLCIronman Doors LLC
The entry was pushed out and the original entry area enclosed. Since there was a higher-than-normal header, a custom, oversized wrought iron door was fabricated. The eyebrow arch and iron scroll work is replicated in the decor as well as hall entry-way.
Mountain Star Custom Home
Mountain Star Custom Home
Sarah Carr DesignSarah Carr Design
Ric Stovall
Large rustic boot room in Denver with beige walls, limestone flooring, a stable front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Vermont Mountain House
Vermont Mountain House
MarvinMarvin
A new residence located on a sloping site, the home is designed to take full advantage of its mountain surroundings. The arrangement of building volumes allows the grade and water to flow around the project. The primary living spaces are located on the upper level, providing access to the light, air and views of the landscape. The design embraces the materials, methods and forms of traditional northeastern rural building, but with a definitive clean, modern twist.
LEED Gold Handcrafted Log Home: The Norwood Residence - Foyer
LEED Gold Handcrafted Log Home: The Norwood Residence - Foyer
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
Large log beams create a beautiful crossing pattern on the ceiling of the entryway to this log home lodge. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes. Photo Credit: Hilliard Photographics
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography
Exterior
Exterior
Hartrum Painting and WallcoveringHartrum Painting and Wallcovering
Photo of a large rustic front door in St Louis with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Large 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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