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Modern Ramble Residence
Modern Ramble Residence
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Other.
Mountain-Inspired Living
Mountain-Inspired Living
Rufty Custom Built Homes and RemodelingRufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling
Design ideas for a rustic boot room in Raleigh with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Georgia Barn Home
Georgia Barn Home
Sand Creek Post & BeamSand Creek Post & Beam
Sand Creek Post & Beam Traditional Wood Barns and Barn Homes Learn more & request a free catalog: www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Other with a single front door and a red front door.
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Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range
Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range
Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range InteriorsLynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors
The saltillo floors and creamy plaster walls blend beautifully with the reclaimed timber beams. White painted woodwork lightens up the space and the whole provides the perfect backdrop for the owner's collection of contemporary art. Architect: Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA Builder: Cogswell Construction, Inc. Photographer: Tim Murphy
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Michael Fullen Design GroupMichael Fullen Design Group
Rustic entrance in Los Angeles with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
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KTG DesignKTG Design
This is an example of a rustic entrance in Sacramento.
A family retreat
A family retreat
Phillips Design GroupPhillips Design Group
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Other.
Ski Tip 14
Ski Tip 14
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Photo of a rustic front door in Other with white walls, marble flooring, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern Ranch House
Modern Ranch House
Terra Firma Custom HomesTerra Firma Custom Homes
Large rustic boot room in Denver with beige walls and beige floors.
Tahoe Mountain House
Tahoe Mountain House
UserUser
Photo of a rustic foyer in Other with a dark wood front door, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Windsor Pool Room
Windsor Pool Room
Heirloom Wood StudioHeirloom Wood Studio
One of the more coveted modern-day luxuries, a well-appointed laundry room can make all the difference between drudgery and downright dreamy. While we’re certainly still talking about a chore that’s a bore, Colorado Fine Woodworks has designed custom laundry room layouts with elegant elements that alleviate the irritation and increase the efficiencies. You can save space, time and energy as you go about the business of sorting, cleaning, washing, drying, pressing, folding and then - doing it all over again the next week or the next day. Some of our more creative laundry room projects have included: - storage galore, including plenty of sensible places for stashing baskets - a blend of easily accessible open and hidden cupboards, cubbies and cabinets - handy handles and hardware carefully selected to increase convenience - pull-out doors and drawers that keep detergents and dryer sheets within reach - ample sink and countertop space for rinsing, folding and dealing with delicates - brilliant built-ins, including a perfectly integrated concealed laundry chute We’ve got literally loads of ideas for your laundry room, and we’d love to help make your household duties less difficult. Contact Colorado Fine Woodworks to start planning your project right away!
YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photography - LongViews Studios
Inspiration for a large rustic boot room in Other with brown walls, brick flooring and multi-coloured floors.
30 - Park City, Utah Residence
30 - Park City, Utah Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Salt Lake City with brown walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
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.
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.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Denton HomeDenton Home
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic boot room in Salt Lake City with a glass front door, white walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
Walnut TDL 6LT 8/0
Walnut TDL 6LT 8/0
The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)
Walnut TDL 6LT 8/0 Double Door Clear Beveled Low E Glass Photographed by: Cristina (Avgerinos) McDonald
Design ideas for a rustic front door in Nashville with beige walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Jeld-Wen
Jeld-Wen
JELD-WEN Windows and DoorsJELD-WEN Windows and Doors
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Charlotte.
East Hampton Rustic Retro
East Hampton Rustic Retro
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Miami with beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

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!
Suamico, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Suamico, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
Designed/Built by Wisconsin Log Homes - Photos by KCJ Studios
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
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