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Montgomery County Farmhouse with Charm
Montgomery County Farmhouse with Charm
LS INTERIOR DESIGN GROUPLS INTERIOR DESIGN GROUP
Foyer | Entryway | Dark Hardwood | Textured Walls | Molding & Millwork | Layers | Contrast | Beautiful Staircase | Open Floorplan | Custom Design | Gorgeous Area Rugs
Redmont Whole Home Remodel
Redmont Whole Home Remodel
UserUser
Brendon Pinola
This is an example of a medium sized rural front door in Birmingham with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Farmhouse Inspired - Lakeville, MN | Che Bella Interiors
Farmhouse Inspired - Lakeville, MN | Che Bella Interiors
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
Inspired by a bold accessory item - this green door has people smiling as they walk by and glance at our clients new home. Photos provided by Homes by Tradition, LLC (builder)
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Photo of a large country foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wood walls.
Rustic Barn Doors, Harry Potter and Views of Lake Beulah
Rustic Barn Doors, Harry Potter and Views of Lake Beulah
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.
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Project Photos
Laurie's Flooring, Blinds & DesignsLaurie's Flooring, Blinds & Designs
Large rural foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Farm House
The Farm House
Wild Apple Homes, LLC.Wild Apple Homes, LLC.
Jim Mauchly @ Mountain Graphics Photography
Inspiration for a large rural front door in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
The Urban Farmhouse
The Urban Farmhouse
Cotner Building & Remodeling Company, LLCCotner Building & Remodeling Company, LLC
Photo of a medium sized rural foyer in Boise with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Lobster Cove
Lobster Cove
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a small farmhouse boot room in Boston with white walls, a single front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
EQUESTRIAN CHRISTMAS FARMHOUSE
EQUESTRIAN CHRISTMAS FARMHOUSE
Kerrie Kelly Design LabKerrie Kelly Design Lab
Brian Kellogg Photography
Design ideas for a small country foyer in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
The Vineyard Farmhouse at Rough Hollow (Cedar Siding & Pine Soffit)
The Vineyard Farmhouse at Rough Hollow (Cedar Siding & Pine Soffit)
TimberTownTimberTown
The Vineyard Farmhouse in the Peninsula at Rough Hollow. This 2017 Greater Austin Parade Home was designed and built by Jenkins Custom Homes. Cedar Siding and the Pine for the soffits and ceilings was provided by TimberTown.
Jackson,NH Ski House
Jackson,NH Ski House
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Nat Rea
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front door in Portland Maine with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
The Weston
The Weston
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
Photo of a large country foyer in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Colour in the Country
Colour in the Country
Woodstock FurnitureWoodstock Furniture
In this north country farmhouse, we have transformed what was a dreary kitchen into a bright and colourful space. As this is a period property, ceilings are undulating but the bespoke made cabinetry sits seamlessly, continuing close to the ceiling to maximise storage space. The cabinets are classic, plain fronted and hand painted createing a soft, tactile feel to the kitchen. The Aga is backed by a colourful ceramic tiles, its bright colour complementing the island. A traditional dresser was also created to house food and crockery, hidden behind bi-fold doors. Cabinetry in the adjacent utility/boot room complements the kitchen with Oak bench seat and shoe shelves hat and coat rail.
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Photo of a large rural boot room in DC Metro with blue walls, laminate floors, blue floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Svetlana Hanzyy DesignSvetlana Hanzyy Design
Arched brick ceiling
Inspiration for a medium sized country entrance in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
LADD PARK FARMHOUSE CHIC
LADD PARK FARMHOUSE CHIC
C. Jane Barry DesignC. Jane Barry Design
This simple but stunning Entry is a fabulous first impression. Thank you to Suzy Thompson Photography @suzythompsonphotography
Photo of a large farmhouse entrance in Nashville.
Sweet Maple
Sweet Maple
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
This impeccably designed and decorated Craftsman Home rests perfectly amidst the Sweetest Maple Trees in Western North Carolina. The beautiful exterior finishes convey warmth and charm. The White Oak arched front door gives a stately entry. Open Concept Living provides an airy feel and flow throughout the home. This luxurious kitchen captives with stunning Indian Rock Granite and a lovely contrast of colors. The Master Bath has a Steam Shower enveloped with solid slabs of gorgeous granite, a jetted tub with granite surround and his & hers vanity’s. The living room enchants with an alluring granite hearth, mantle and surround fireplace. Our team of Master Carpenters built the intricately detailed and functional Entertainment Center Built-Ins and a Cat Door Entrance. The large Sunroom with the EZE Breeze Window System is a great place to relax. Cool breezes can be enjoyed in the summer with the window system open and heat is retained in the winter with the windows closed.
The Guenther Rd House
The Guenther Rd House
Adaptive Building SolutionsAdaptive Building Solutions
MichaelChristiePhotography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse entrance in Detroit.
Barn Residence
Barn Residence
Kristine Sprague Architect LEED APKristine Sprague Architect LEED AP
Large entry foyer with lots of windows and closet space. Dark iron hardware
Inspiration for a large rural foyer in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

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!
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