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Barn Village Steamboat
Barn Village Steamboat
Grove Mountain PropertiesGrove Mountain Properties
Mountain modern entry, rustic wood floors, steel handrails, open staircase. Photos by David Patterson Photography
Rustic foyer in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Security, Surveillance & Life Safety
Security, Surveillance & Life Safety
SAV Digital EnvironmentsSAV Digital Environments
Whitney Kamman
Photo of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Wooden Trestle at Brasada Ranch
Wooden Trestle at Brasada Ranch
DC Fine Homes Inc.DC Fine Homes Inc.
DC Fine Homes Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
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Madison River Retreat
Madison River Retreat
Yellowstone Custom Country HomesYellowstone Custom Country Homes
Jeremy Thurston Photography
Medium sized rustic foyer in Other with white walls, slate flooring, grey floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
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.
Bridger Residence
Bridger Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
MillerRoodell Architects // Laura Fedro Interiors // Gordon Gregory Photography
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Other with green walls and grey floors.
Tipsy the Tiny House
Tipsy the Tiny House
UserUser
Jesse Young
This is an example of a rustic entrance in Seattle.
Secret Door - Just Basements Ottawa
Secret Door - Just Basements Ottawa
Just BasementsJust Basements
When you don't want to look at a door.....or want anyone to know there's a room behind. Just add a hidden door.....
Rustic entrance in Ottawa with dark hardwood flooring and multi-coloured walls.
Shady Oaks Lodge
Shady Oaks Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
This is an example of a rustic foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Grand Teton Eco-Smart Home | Naperville, IL
Grand Teton Eco-Smart Home | Naperville, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Chicago.
Waupaca Chain Round Lake Log Home
Waupaca Chain Round Lake Log Home
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
This is an example of a rustic front door in Other with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Hillside Snowcrest
Hillside Snowcrest
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Hillside Snowcrest Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by John Vancheri, Photography by Audrey Hall
This is an example of a rustic foyer in Other with a glass front door.
Maple St.
Maple St.
Arbor HausArbor Haus
Photo of a medium sized rustic boot room in Minneapolis.
Reclaimed Gray Barn Board Sliding Door
Reclaimed Gray Barn Board Sliding Door
Gleman and Sons Custom WoodworkingGleman and Sons Custom Woodworking
Reclaimed Gray Barn Board Sliding Door
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Orlando.
Custom Mountain Modern - Locker Room
Custom Mountain Modern - Locker Room
KBA Designs, LLCKBA Designs, LLC
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Denver with grey floors.
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.
Sunrise Ridge at Yellowstone Club
Sunrise Ridge at Yellowstone Club
L&K Real EstateL&K Real Estate
Karl Neumann
Large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Colorow
Colorow
Robert Singer & Associates IncRobert Singer & Associates Inc
Steve Mundinger
Rustic entrance in Denver.
Highcamp Residence
Highcamp Residence
Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol MericaDesign Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica
Mountain home grand entrance!
This is an example of a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.

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!
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