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Ridgewood in Harrison
Ridgewood in Harrison
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This modern entryway offers a great place to store coats and other outdoor necessities.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Other with vinyl flooring, brown floors, grey walls, a single front door and a white front door.
stunning Farmhouse
stunning Farmhouse
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Large rural foyer in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Hawthorne Lane
Hawthorne Lane
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
An old, orange back door was replaced with this stunning garden door and the entire front entrance was opened up. Our clients didn't think it possible for their 1980s closed-off home to have an actual large and welcoming front entrance, but it happened and it looks fabulous! Area and runner rugs by Dash & Albert.
40 Kimlo Road, Wellesley, MA
40 Kimlo Road, Wellesley, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Modern farmhouse enthusiasts will fall in love with the ambience of this historic home. Majestically situated on over an acre and just minutes to the train, nearby shops and restaurants. Brimming with character, its timeless beauty features wide board floors, high ceilings and three decorative fireplaces. The renovated kitchen has a classic style complete with a Viking stove, stainless steel appliances and stylish slate counter tops. Front and back staircases lead to four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a laundry room. The second level provides an excellent opportunity to create your new master suite. The custom built garage/barn with a versatile vaulted second floor takes it to another level of living. Offering a private space that can be used as a stellar home office, exercise studio or recreation room. A gracious receiving court and picturesque yard are features of the unique property.
"5th street cottage" - cover of BHG Kitchen & Bath Makeovers Summer 2014
"5th street cottage" - cover of BHG Kitchen & Bath Makeovers Summer 2014
New Old, LLCNew Old, LLC
Medium sized country hallway in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Stonegate - The Olivia
Stonegate - The Olivia
Black and White by Garman HomesBlack and White by Garman Homes
Tourfactory.com
This is an example of a large country boot room in Raleigh with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Contemporary Cottage Home
Contemporary Cottage Home
Lischkoff BuildLischkoff Build
Inspiration for a large farmhouse foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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 railing.
Inspiration for a large farmhouse foyer in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Rénovation d'un prieuré en pierres dorées dans le Beaujolais
Rénovation d'un prieuré en pierres dorées dans le Beaujolais
DizingDizing
THIERRY ROUSSEAU
Inspiration for a medium sized country front door in Lyon with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Ceiling Lights
Ceiling Lights
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
Dusty White Pendant
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse entrance in New York with blue walls and slate flooring.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Our client's wanted to create a home that was a blending of a classic farmhouse style with a modern twist, both on the interior layout and styling as well as the exterior. With two young children, they sought to create a plan layout which would provide open spaces and functionality for their family but also had the flexibility to evolve and modify the use of certain spaces as their children and lifestyle grew and changed.
Foyer
Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
A new 3,200 square foot 2-Story home with full basement custom curated with color and warmth. Open concept living with thoughtful space planning on all 3 levels with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Architect + Designer: Arch Studio, Inc. General Contractor: BSB Builders
Tualatin Farmhouse
Tualatin Farmhouse
Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLCAngie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC
The entry opens directly onto the living room
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Harmony Club Modern Farmhouse
Harmony Club Modern Farmhouse
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
This mudroom is compact but functional. We used a herringbone pattern subway tile to create interest and added a reclaimed wood accent wall above the bench to warm things up.
Simple Entry
Simple Entry
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
entry with coat closet, tiled floor and wood door with side window
This is an example of a medium sized country front door in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
April InteriorsApril Interiors
Small rural foyer in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Farmville Cottage
Farmville Cottage
Holland Homes LLCHolland Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized rural front door in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
The Parker Model Home | Fieldstone at Grande Park Plainfield, IL
The Parker Model Home | Fieldstone at Grande Park Plainfield, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Medium sized country foyer in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
The Weston
The Weston
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
Large country foyer in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Medium sized country boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring and red 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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