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Rustic Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Cedar View Lodge
Cedar View Lodge
Lohss ConstructionLohss Construction
Photo of a rustic foyer in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Fountain District Infill
Fountain District Infill
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
The owners of this home came to us with a plan to build a new high-performance home that physically and aesthetically fit on an infill lot in an old well-established neighborhood in Bellingham. The Craftsman exterior detailing, Scandinavian exterior color palette, and timber details help it blend into the older neighborhood. At the same time the clean modern interior allowed their artistic details and displayed artwork take center stage. We started working with the owners and the design team in the later stages of design, sharing our expertise with high-performance building strategies, custom timber details, and construction cost planning. Our team then seamlessly rolled into the construction phase of the project, working with the owners and Michelle, the interior designer until the home was complete. The owners can hardly believe the way it all came together to create a bright, comfortable, and friendly space that highlights their applied details and favorite pieces of art. Photography by Radley Muller Photography​ Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Interior Design by Spiral Studios​
Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Elizabeth Haynes PhotographyElizabeth Haynes Photography
This is an example of a rustic front door in Boston with brown walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Custom Home in Glen Ellyn Entryway
Custom Home in Glen Ellyn Entryway
Studio21 ArchitectsStudio21 Architects
Studio21 Architects designed this 5,000 square foot ranch home in the western suburbs of Chicago. It is the Dream Home for our clients who purchased an expansive lot on which to locate their home. The owners loved the idea of using heavy timber framing to accent the house. The design includes a series of timber framed trusses and columns extend from the front porch through the foyer, great room and rear sitting room. A large two-sided stone fireplace was used to separate the great room from the sitting room. All of the common areas as well as the master suite are oriented around the blue stone patio. Two additional bedroom suites, a formal dining room, and the home office were placed to view the large front yard.
Hearthstone Log Home
Hearthstone Log Home
Mountain Construction EnterprisesMountain Construction Enterprises
Hand crafted front door and covered porch.
This is an example of a large rustic front door in Charlotte with slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Hill Country Custom Home
Hill Country Custom Home
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Stone columns, wood beam details, and large windows add interest to the front elevation of this Texas transitional house. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
Gozzer Lot 224
Gozzer Lot 224
McKinney Group, IncMcKinney Group, Inc
Photo of a rustic foyer in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and white walls.
True Residence
True Residence
Alan Mascord Design Associates IncAlan Mascord Design Associates Inc
This wonderful home is photographed by Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.
Timeless Adirondack Styler
Timeless Adirondack Styler
Ann Stillman O'LearyAnn Stillman O'Leary
Rikki Snyder
This is an example of a small rustic boot room in Burlington with brown walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Aspen Oaks
Aspen Oaks
Andrea Lawrence Wood Interior DesignAndrea Lawrence Wood Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized rustic entrance in Denver with a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Superior Ranchette
Superior Ranchette
Superior Concrete Fence Of TexasSuperior Concrete Fence Of Texas
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Bridle Rush
Bridle Rush
Mibroc GroupMibroc Group
The house bridges over a swale in the land twice in the form of a C. The centre of the C is the main living area, while, together with the bridges, features floor to ceiling glazing set into a Douglas fir glulam post and beam structure. The Southern wing leads off the C to enclose the guest wing with garages below. It was important to us that the home sit quietly in its setting and was meant to have a strong connection to the land.
Orcas Island 1,828 sq ft FabCab
Orcas Island 1,828 sq ft FabCab
FabCabFabCab
East Sound, Puget Sound, Washington State Photography: Dale Lang
Photo of a medium sized rustic front door in Seattle with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Ski Resort Lodge
Ski Resort Lodge
Habitat Post & Beam, Inc.Habitat Post & Beam, Inc.
A house located at a southern Vermont ski area, this home is based on our Lodge model. Custom designed, pre-cut and shipped to the site by Habitat Post & Beam, the home was assembled and finished by a local builder. Photos by Michael Penney, architectural photographer. IMPORTANT NOTE: We are not involved in the finish or decoration of these homes, so it is unlikely that we can answer any questions about elements that were not part of our kit package, i.e., specific elements of the spaces such as appliances, colors, lighting, furniture, landscaping, etc.
Sonoma Residence Entry Hall
Sonoma Residence Entry Hall
450 Architects450 Architects
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography
Mooresville Lake House
Mooresville Lake House
Alair Homes CharlotteAlair Homes Charlotte
Jim Schmid
Photo of a rustic front door in Charlotte with medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Landscape Exteriors
Landscape Exteriors
Blanchford Landscape GroupBlanchford Landscape Group
Inspiration for a rustic front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Parade of Homes 2015
Parade of Homes 2015
Arrow Timber FramingArrow Timber Framing
Entry - Arrow Timber Framing 9726 NE 302nd St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-1868 Web Site: https://www.arrowtimber.com
Exterior Paint - Ft. Collins
Exterior Paint - Ft. Collins
Molecular Coatings IncMolecular Coatings Inc
Medium sized rustic front door in Denver with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Rustic Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door 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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