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Rustic Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Berkshire
Berkshire
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
The Bershire Deck House is a perfect escape, located in a remote mountain town in western Massachusetts. It features a welcoming great room, which greets visitors with spectacular, floor-to-ceiling views of the landscape beyond; a deck for relaxing and entertaining; and a private, entry-level master suite. The lower level also features two additional bedrooms, a family room and unfinished space for future expansion.
Northern Wisconsin Cabin
Northern Wisconsin Cabin
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Corey Gaffer
This is an example of a rustic entrance in Minneapolis with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Estates
The Estates
Melody Jurick Designs, LLCMelody Jurick Designs, LLC
Michael Hunter Photography
This is an example of a large rustic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Innovative Designs by Shutt, Inc.
Innovative Designs by Shutt, Inc.
Innovative Designs by Shutt, Inc.Innovative Designs by Shutt, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Cleveland with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Rustic Luxury
Rustic Luxury
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Large rustic boot room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Mountain/Industrial lodge
Mountain/Industrial lodge
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
The Estes in Whisper Rock
The Estes in Whisper Rock
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
Large rustic front door in Other with green walls, a single front door, dark hardwood flooring, a white front door and brown floors.
Ivy Creek Residence
Ivy Creek Residence
Brent Campbell, ArchitectBrent Campbell, Architect
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Entry
Entry
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
A high-ceiling entrance designed with a sleek chandelier over the entryway and a pendant chandelier over the stairs. This space is made complete with a console table and mirror, and grand French doors.
Ridge Top
Ridge Top
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
Kevin Meechan Imagine waking up to beautiful long-range mountain views every morning from your bed. This prominent Craftsman Luxury Home definitely has the WOW Factor. Large Dormers, Gabled Roofs and Timber Detailing provide a Dramatic Entry to this gorgeous Ridge Top home. The massive Great Room with Vaulted Ceilings and expansive Arched Windows provide a birds-eye view of rolling horse pastures. The large Granite Kitchen Island is every Chefs dream. The Master Bath Garden Tub, Walk-in Shower with double sink Vanity provides tranquility. The beautifully stained-interior floors, trim, crown-molding and timber beams are all hand-crafted by our team of Master Carpenters. Perfect for every outdoor lover, this home features a spacious screened-in deck, two covered decks and a hot tub deck.
Custom floors
Custom floors
Pyle Legacy FloorsPyle Legacy Floors
Medium sized rustic entrance in Sacramento with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Pearson Home
Pearson Home
Pearson Home Builders Inc.Pearson Home Builders Inc.
This is an example of a small rustic front door in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Trinity Rd Cabin update
Trinity Rd Cabin update
RJ Austin Interior DesignRJ Austin Interior Design
dining spaces, red accents
Photo of a small rustic entrance in San Francisco with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Bruce Frontier Sahara Sand
Bruce Frontier Sahara Sand
Tri Point FlooringTri Point Flooring
Bruce Frontier Sahara Sand Engineered Hardwood, 3/8" x 5" Hickory Hand Scrapped
Photo of a rustic entrance in Raleigh with dark hardwood flooring.
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Blue Springs Carpet & TileBlue Springs Carpet & Tile
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Kansas City with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
FRE interiorsFRE interiors
Medium sized rustic hallway in Cleveland with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Thin Brick
Thin Brick
Donley Brick Co.Donley Brick Co.
Thin Brick Veneer
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Texas Hill Country Ranch
Texas Hill Country Ranch
Charanza Contracting Inc.Charanza Contracting Inc.
photo by Mundee Charanza
Photo of a medium sized rustic foyer in Austin with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Crenshaw Residence
Crenshaw Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
Medium sized rustic hallway in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry with Barn Door
Entry with Barn Door
Wilson Home RestorationWilson Home Restoration
Photo of a large rustic foyer in Kansas City with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Rustic Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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