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Rustic Entrance Ideas and Designs

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This is an example of a rustic entrance in Other.
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Rustic Barn
Anders Hagberg ConstructionAnders Hagberg Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
The Knox - JSH0718
The Knox - JSH0718
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Event center in Carbondale, Kansas.
This is an example of a rustic foyer in Omaha with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Rose Hill Log Home
Rose Hill Log Home
StoneMill Log & Timber HomesStoneMill Log & Timber Homes
A beautiful entry with textured walls and rustic furnishings.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Show Ghost Chalet
Show Ghost Chalet
ToadnWillowToadnWillow
Laura Mettler
Large rustic front door in Other with grey walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Black Rock - Entry
Black Rock - Entry
Marsh & Associates Inc.Marsh & Associates Inc.
Rustic foyer in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring.
Red Cedar Lake House
Red Cedar Lake House
Lundin Architects LLCLundin Architects LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Minneapolis with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Alpine Chalet
Alpine Chalet
Bruce Olson Construction, Inc.Bruce Olson Construction, Inc.
Vance Fox Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic foyer in Sacramento with beige walls and a medium wood front door.
Burr Ridge residence
Burr Ridge residence
Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.
entry of western rustic home showing timber bridge over entry entering into living room with stone columns
Inspiration for a large rustic foyer in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Wolf Creek Ranch
Wolf Creek Ranch
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Alan Blakely Photography
This is an example of a rustic front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a glass front door.
Custom Rustic Home
Custom Rustic Home
LaDuke Construction LLCLaDuke Construction LLC
Looking Glass Photography - Mike Rabaut
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Detroit.
Artisan Craft Homes New Headquarters and Home
Artisan Craft Homes New Headquarters and Home
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Artisan Craft Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic boot room in Grand Rapids with brown walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
French Country Style Home
French Country Style Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a single front door.
Telluride Residence
Telluride Residence
William Kleinschmidt, ArchitectWilliam Kleinschmidt, Architect
Bill Kleinschmidt
Large rustic front door in Denver with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
RJE Home
RJE Home
Exciting Lighting and Home DecorExciting Lighting and Home Decor
Mountain Modern entry featuring log casing and stylish modern ceiling light. Photo by Stacie Baragiola
This is an example of a rustic front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Reno Hills
Reno Hills
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Vance Fox
This is an example of a large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Cozy Canoe Cabin
Cozy Canoe Cabin
Alpine LumberAlpine Lumber
Builder | Bighorn Building Services Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry by Alpine Lumber Granby
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Denver.
Custom Mirror Lake
Custom Mirror Lake
Mill Creek Post & Beam CoMill Creek Post & Beam Co
This is an example of a medium sized rustic foyer in Charlotte with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
A Rustic Estate by Home Front Interiors, Inc; Custom lighting by Santangelo Ligh
A Rustic Estate by Home Front Interiors, Inc; Custom lighting by Santangelo Ligh
Victoria Jassman PhotographyVictoria Jassman Photography
A Rustic Estate by Home Front Interiors, Inc; custom lighting by Santangelo Lighting; custom rugs by Feizy
Photo of a large rustic foyer in Dallas with a double front door.
TimberFrame Creek House
TimberFrame Creek House
Mibroc GroupMibroc Group
Welcome to upscale farm life! This 3 storey Timberframe Post and Beam home is full of natural light (with over 20 skylights letting in the sun!). Features such as bronze hardware, slate tiles and cedar siding ensure a cozy "home" ambience throughout. No chores to do here, with the natural landscaping, just sit back and relax!

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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