skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Entrance
  2. Budget: £££

Premium Country Entrance Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
181 - 200 of 1,435 photos
Item 1 of 3
Oak Porch on a New Build in Cirencester
Oak Porch on a New Build in Cirencester
Oak By DesignOak By Design
Oak Porches on a new build site in Cirencester. The oak looks fabulous against the creamy Cotswold stone.
Medium sized country entrance in Oxfordshire with a single front door.
Van Natta Model
Van Natta Model
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
The mudroom is detailed with a locker system and arrival center. The sliding barn door uses a reclaimed wooden door as an accent piece. Photos By: Thomas Graham
Lake Bonavista Renovation
Lake Bonavista Renovation
Knight Custom HomesKnight Custom Homes
This front entry addition made use of valuable exterior space to create a larger entryway. A large closet and heated tile were great additions to this space.
W. Creekside Residence
W. Creekside Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Casey Dunn Photography
This is an example of a large farmhouse foyer in Houston with a double front door, a glass front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Ashdale Entry way
Ashdale Entry way
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a small farmhouse front door in Jacksonville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This charming, yet functional entry has custom, mudroom style cabinets, shiplap accent wall with chevron pattern, dark bronze cabinet pulls and coat hooks. Photo by Molly Rose Photography
Farmhouse Mudroom
Farmhouse Mudroom
Colette InteriorsColette Interiors
Gut renovation of mudroom and adjacent powder room. Included custom paneling, herringbone brick floors with radiant heat, and addition of storage and hooks. Bell original to owner's secondary residence circa 1894.
Riviera Dr. Los Altos
Riviera Dr. Los Altos
Changras & Frey Construction Inc.Changras & Frey Construction Inc.
The tall ceilings lend way to the transom windows in this bright entry. The custom front door unit gives a wonderful view to the landscaped front yard.
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.
The Bridge Lot 1
The Bridge Lot 1
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Charlotte with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Medium sized country boot room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Modern Farmhouse Designed Entry Way Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, Nancy Chen Photography
Design ideas for a large country foyer in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Front Porch Farmhouse
Front Porch Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
This is an example of a large farmhouse front door in Dallas with white walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Cornwall Farmhouse
Cornwall Farmhouse
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior DesignTruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
This is an example of a farmhouse front door in Burlington with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Coat Hanging in Boot Room for a Gloucestershire House
Coat Hanging in Boot Room for a Gloucestershire House
ArtichokeArtichoke
A country house boot room designed to complement a Flemish inspired bespoke kitchen in the same property. The doors and drawers were set back within the frame to add detail, and the sink was carved from basalt. Primary materials: Hand painted tulipwood, Italian basalt, lost wax cast ironmongery.
Fulshear Farmhouse Remix
Fulshear Farmhouse Remix
Marker Girl HomeMarker Girl Home
This new construction home in Fulshear, TX was designed for a client who wanted to mix her love of Traditional and Modern Farmhouse styles together. We were able to create a functional, comfortable, and personalized home. Paint Color Benjamin Moore OC-50 November Rain
Reclaimed Barnwood Front Door
Reclaimed Barnwood Front Door
Habegger's Ace Lumber of BerneHabegger's Ace Lumber of Berne
Double entry door done by craftsman Jarod Studabaker. He used our native Hoosier reclaimed barnwood.
Large farmhouse front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Claremore Farmhouse
Claremore Farmhouse
Upside InteriorsUpside Interiors
Sarah Baker Photos
Medium sized farmhouse front door in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Boot room - Country Residence Kilkenny
Boot room - Country Residence Kilkenny
Hélène Broderick InteriorsHélène Broderick Interiors
Boot Room
This is an example of a medium sized rural boot room in Dublin with porcelain flooring.

Premium 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!
10
67891011121314Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.