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Fishermen's Retreat
Fishermen's Retreat
Classic Constructors LPClassic Constructors LP
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic boot room in Austin with black walls and concrete flooring.
Rustic Luxury
Rustic Luxury
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
This is an example of an expansive rustic front door in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
JOB 36415- Wizard Lake
JOB 36415- Wizard Lake
Action Flooring and Design AbilitiesAction Flooring and Design Abilities
Matthew Lorenz
Photo of a medium sized rustic front door in Calgary with dark hardwood flooring and beige walls.
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Superior Tiny Ranchette
Superior Tiny Ranchette
Superior Tiny HousesSuperior Tiny Houses
Design ideas for a rustic front door in Dallas with brown walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Cedar View
Cedar View
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Design ideas for a rustic hallway in Other with medium hardwood flooring.
Classic-Craft American Style door and sidelites
Classic-Craft American Style door and sidelites
UserUser
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft American Style Collection fiberglass door with high-definition Douglas Fir grain and Shaker-style recessed panels. Door and sidelites feature energy-efficient Low-E glass and 3-lite simulated divided lites.
Our Work
Our Work
Green Acres Ironworks, Inc.Green Acres Ironworks, Inc.
Green Acres Ironworks provides a broad range of metal fabrication services. Our installation crews serve Chicago and Northwest Indiana, and we will ship fabricated products nationwide. We fabricate and install railings, staircases, spiral staircases, steel porches, fences, gates, balconies, light structural fabrication, custom fabricated parts, custom tools, hardware, metal restoration, metal sculpture, decorative items, and yard art. We have the capability of fabricating items in steel, brass, and stainless steel.
Garderobenschrank
Garderobenschrank
STÖCKERT Möbel- und ObjektschreinereiSTÖCKERT Möbel- und Objektschreinerei
Garderobe in Esche massiv, keilgezinkt Hutablage und Sitzbank in Esche massiv mit vorderseitiger Baumkantennachbildung "Garderobenbaum" als Astgabelung
Lake House Mudroom
Lake House Mudroom
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A ground floor mudroom features a center island bench with lots storage drawers underneath. This bench is a perfect place to sit and lace up hiking boots, get ready for snowshoeing, or just hanging out before a swim. Surrounding the mudroom are more window seats and floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets made in rustic knotty pine architectural millwork. Down the hall, are two changing rooms with separate water closets and in a few more steps, the room opens up to a kitchenette with a large sink. A nearby laundry area is conveniently located to handle wet towels and beachwear. Woodmeister Master Builders made all the custom cabinetry and performed the general contracting. Marcia D. Summers was the interior designer. Greg Premru Photography
Valhalla Custom Homes
Valhalla Custom Homes
Botsko Builders Inc.Botsko Builders Inc.
Reed Brown Photography
Rustic entrance in Nashville.
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin
Tucker Architects, Inc.Tucker Architects, Inc.
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Atlanta.
Lake House
Lake House
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Douglas Fir © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Charlotte with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Sebastopol Residence
Sebastopol Residence
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
Photo by David Wakely
This is an example of a rustic entrance in San Francisco.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
TimberpegTimberpeg
Virginia Hamrick Photography, Smith & Robertson, Inc. Custom Builder
This is an example of a rustic front door in Richmond with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Chapman Trail, Lake Keowee, SC
Chapman Trail, Lake Keowee, SC
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Rachael Boling
Photo of a rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Whitefish, Montana Private Historic Cabin Remodel
Whitefish, Montana Private Historic Cabin Remodel
Montana Creative architecture + designMontana Creative architecture + design
© Heidi A. Long
Design ideas for a small rustic front door in Jackson with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry
Entry
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Rustic front door in Salt Lake City with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Tahoe Lakefront 3255 - Structerra, inc
Tahoe Lakefront 3255 - Structerra, inc
Structerra, Inc.Structerra, Inc.
Tahoe Real Estate Photography
Photo of a rustic entrance in San Francisco.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Medium sized rustic front door in Toronto with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door and travertine flooring.

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!
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Peace DesignPeace Design
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Other.
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