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Rustic Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Anderson residence
Anderson residence
CRS DesignCRS Design
The main entry area has exposed log architecture at the interior walls and ceiling. the southwestern style meets modern farmhouse is shown in the furniture and accessory items
Mountain Home
Mountain Home
Blu Iron PhotographyBlu Iron Photography
Blu Hartkopp
Rustic foyer in Denver with travertine flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors
ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by MyersELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers
Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Lemieux Arched top Exterior Door - SIDELIGHTS AND TRANSOMS - Are you looking to add more light to your living space or are you trying to make the entrance to your home more grand? Whatever your needs Lemieux can help you achieve your goal by choosing from our selection of sidelights and transoms. They will brighten any room, bathing it in natural light. It is a refreshing accent that will bring your home to life.
Log Home Living Magazine Feature Home 2009
Log Home Living Magazine Feature Home 2009
Mountain Life and Home of ColoradoMountain Life and Home of Colorado
Log archway frames this arch top knotty alder front entry door
This is an example of a rustic entrance in Denver.
Doors
Doors
Smith Building Specialties, Inc.Smith Building Specialties, Inc.
Mahogany door supplied by Smith Building Specialties.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Miami with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Yakima, WA
Yakima, WA
Summit Log & Timber HomesSummit Log & Timber Homes
This is an example of a rustic porch in Boise with a single front door and a light wood front door.
San Juan Island Residence
San Juan Island Residence
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
cascade joinery
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Seattle.
Interior Wrought Iron Staircase Railing
Interior Wrought Iron Staircase Railing
Ponderosa Forge and IronworksPonderosa Forge and Ironworks
Hand forged wrought iron entry staircase with custom details.
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Other.
Hillside Ranch Road
Hillside Ranch Road
Riversong BuildersRiversong Builders
Large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Timber Ridge Estate
Timber Ridge Estate
Sisler Builders, Inc.Sisler Builders, Inc.
Rustic entrance in Burlington.
The Armstrong - CST0518
The Armstrong - CST0518
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Timber frame cabin with vaulted ceiling
Inspiration for a small rustic entrance with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
Mountain Rustic with Log Accents
Mountain Rustic with Log Accents
Fox Construction, Inc.Fox Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Denver with a double front door and a glass front door.
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.
OKANAGAN LOG HOME
OKANAGAN LOG HOME
Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.
This exceptional log home is remotely located and perfectly situated to complement the natural surroundings. The home fully utilizes its spectacular views. Our design for the homeowners blends elements of rustic elegance juxtaposed with modern clean lines. It’s a sensational space where the rugged, tactile elements highlight the contrasting modern finishes.
Aldgate Rustic Home Project
Aldgate Rustic Home Project
Hurren ArchitectsHurren Architects
Looking from the entrance hall up to the planked double front door. To the right of the front door is the opening through to the library.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Adelaide with ceramic flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Afton Timber Frame Retreat
Afton Timber Frame Retreat
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
Sitting atop a mountain, this Timberpeg timber frame vacation retreat offers rustic elegance with shingle-sided splendor, warm rich colors and textures, and natural quality materials.
Timber Frame Lake House
Timber Frame Lake House
William J. Ross ConstructionWilliam J. Ross Construction
Photo & Timbers by Thistlewood Timber Framing
Photo of a large rustic foyer in Toronto with porcelain flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
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.
Modern Log Homes
Modern Log Homes
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic vestibule in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Family Ranch
Family Ranch
Tucker & MarksTucker & Marks
Interior Design by Tucker & Marks: http://www.tuckerandmarks.com/ Photograph by Matthew Millman

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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