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Gordon Residence
Gordon Residence
Brechbuhler ArchitectsBrechbuhler Architects
Welcoming Entry to the residence. Karl Neumann Photography
Large rustic front door in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Skyview
Skyview
ID3 Interior DesignID3 Interior Design
Custom door and Holly Hunt sconces
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with a light wood front door, a wood ceiling and a single front door.
Park City Luxury
Park City Luxury
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Overview of the entire gathering space from the front edge of the main fireplace. View here from the very tall antique double entry doors on the left past the staircase and into the kitchen and dining room to the right. Fantastic gathering space.
The Jackson Family Home
The Jackson Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
York House
York House
the be architecture studiothe be architecture studio
Photo of a large rustic front door in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
Large rustic entrance in Denver with white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
VPC - Custom Home in Blowing Rock
VPC - Custom Home in Blowing Rock
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Todd Bush
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic entrance in Charlotte with beige walls and ceramic flooring.
On the harbor in Wexford Plantation
On the harbor in Wexford Plantation
William Byrd HomesWilliam Byrd Homes
John McManus
Photo of a large rustic entrance in Charleston.
Lakefront in Carnelian Bay
Lakefront in Carnelian Bay
Heslin ConstructionHeslin Construction
Vance Fox
Medium sized rustic front door in Sacramento with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Rustic Luxury Residence
Rustic Luxury Residence
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Olive green built-ins near the mudroom include a staging area, or a drop zone. The floor is complete with a wooden tile in a cross-hatch pattern with a Chicago brick inlay.
Muskie Heaven
Muskie Heaven
StrongwoodStrongwood
A custom entry to the property with a motion sensor operated custom iron gate.
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Other.
Dayton Lodge
Dayton Lodge
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Spacious mudroom for the kids to kick off their muddy boots or snowy wet clothes. The 10' tall cabinets are reclaimed barn wood and have metal mesh to allow for air flow and drying of clothes.
Foxtail
Foxtail
Earth Elements Design CenterEarth Elements Design Center
This ski room is functional providing ample room for storage.
This is an example of a large rustic boot room in Other with black walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Stone Cottage
Stone Cottage
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Small rustic boot room in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
American Spirit
American Spirit
Faure Halvorsen ArchitectsFaure Halvorsen Architects
Photo of a large rustic boot room in Other with slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling, wood walls and brown walls.
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.
New York Finger Lakes
New York Finger Lakes
MossCreekMossCreek
5,500 SF home on Lake Keuka, NY.
Expansive rustic front door in New York with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre
Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre
Arkproject Camaiti & CangiArkproject Camaiti & Cangi
Ingresso con volta a crociera in mattoni, portale in pietra e pavimento in pietra Trani.
Inspiration for an expansive rustic foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
2016 Park City Area Showcase of Homes
2016 Park City Area Showcase of Homes
Cameo Homes Inc.Cameo Homes Inc.
Luxurious Mountain Home in Park City, Utah by Cameo Homes Inc. This home was featured in the Park City Area Showcase of Homes. Park City Home Builders, Cameo Homes Inc. Picture Credit: Lucy Call

Luxury 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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