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Rustic Brown Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Deer Valley, Utah Retreat
Deer Valley, Utah Retreat
Massucco Warner Miller Interior DesignMassucco Warner Miller Interior Design
Photo of a rustic hallway in Seattle with beige walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Upper Hay Lake 1
Upper Hay Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a rustic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls.
Cordillera
Cordillera
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Photographer - Kimberly Gavin
Photo of a rustic boot room in Other with grey walls and grey floors.
Lake Dunlap Beauty
Lake Dunlap Beauty
Bee DesignsBee Designs
Design ideas for a large rustic hallway in Austin with white walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Teton Valley Residence
Teton Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
Photo of a rustic foyer in Other with feature lighting.
Pompeii - Dolce Vita
Pompeii - Dolce Vita
Legno Bastone Wide Plank FlooringLegno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring
Photo of a rustic entrance in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Palisades Ranch, Montana
Palisades Ranch, Montana
Miller-Roodell Architects LtdMiller-Roodell Architects Ltd
Nikolas Koenig
Design ideas for an expansive rustic boot room in Other.
New House- Jackson, WY
New House- Jackson, WY
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Audrey Hall
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in Philadelphia with feature lighting.
Rustic Mudroom Entry- Allenspark Bunkhouse
Rustic Mudroom Entry- Allenspark Bunkhouse
Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range InteriorsLynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors
Photography: Paige Hayes
Design ideas for a rustic boot room in Denver with slate flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Custom Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized rustic boot room in Atlanta with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring
Lowell Carpet and CoveringsLowell Carpet and Coverings
This is an example of a medium sized rustic boot room in Chicago with brown walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Mt Eliza Home Entry way
Mt Eliza Home Entry way
Brickworks Building ProductsBrickworks Building Products
Gorgeous entry way that showcases how Auswest Timber Wormy Chestnut can make a great focal point in your home. Featured Product: Auswest Timbers Wormy Chestnut Designer: The owners in conjunction with Modularc Builder: Whiteside Homes Benchtops & entertainment unit: Timberbench.com Front door & surround: Ken Platt in conjunction with Excel Doors Photographer: Emma Cross, Urban Angles
Mountain Ski Lodge
Mountain Ski Lodge
Faure Halvorsen ArchitectsFaure Halvorsen Architects
This is an example of a medium sized rustic boot room in Other with brown walls and beige floors.
Grouse Ridge
Grouse Ridge
High Camp HomeHigh Camp Home
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Sacramento.
Otter Tail Hunting Lodge
Otter Tail Hunting Lodge
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Minneapolis with slate flooring and a medium wood front door.
Ski Resort Lodge
Ski Resort Lodge
Habitat Post & Beam, Inc.Habitat Post & Beam, Inc.
A house located at a southern Vermont ski area, this home is based on our Lodge model. Custom designed, pre-cut and shipped to the site by Habitat Post & Beam, the home was assembled and finished by a local builder. Photos by Michael Penney, architectural photographer. IMPORTANT NOTE: We are not involved in the finish or decoration of these homes, so it is unlikely that we can answer any questions about elements that were not part of our kit package, i.e., specific elements of the spaces such as appliances, colors, lighting, furniture, landscaping, etc.
Great Northern Lodge
Great Northern Lodge
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Gibeon Photography
Rustic foyer in Other with slate flooring, grey floors and grey walls.
Cabinets by Showplace
Cabinets by Showplace
Victor FaustinoVictor Faustino
Medium sized rustic boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Sapphire Mountain Retreat
Sapphire Mountain Retreat
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic entrance in Other with white walls, travertine flooring and grey floors.
Big Timber Lakeside Residence
Big Timber Lakeside Residence
Darin Wood PhotographyDarin Wood Photography
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in St Louis.

Rustic Brown 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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