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Rustic Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Mark Templeton Designs, LLCMark Templeton Designs, LLC
Completely renovated foyer entryway ceiling created and assembled by the team at Mark Templeton Designs, LLC using over 100 year old reclaimed wood sourced in the southeast. Light custom installed using custom reclaimed wood hardware connections. Photo by Styling Spaces Home Re-design.
Maine Mountain Home
Maine Mountain Home
Meldrum DesignMeldrum Design
A high performance and sustainable mountain home. We fit a lot of function into a relatively small space when renovating the Entry/Mudroom and Laundry area.
Mount Vernon View
Mount Vernon View
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
View of river and into open living space from garage entry.
Inspiration for a large rustic vestibule in DC Metro with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
North Shore Lake Home
North Shore Lake Home
Bruckelmyer BrothersBruckelmyer Brothers
Studio Soulshine
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Luxury Rustic Home
Luxury Rustic Home
Castlewood Doors & MillworkCastlewood Doors & Millwork
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Denver with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Elk Corridor Cabin
Elk Corridor Cabin
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming
Design ideas for a large rustic foyer in Other with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Promontory- Midcentury Mountain
Promontory- Midcentury Mountain
Hudson + Bloum DesignHudson + Bloum Design
Large rustic front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Photo of a rustic entrance in Other with a single front door, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.
Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.
Dogtrot
Dogtrot
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
The Dogtrot residence entry features an oversized pivoting door flanked by glass. Residential architecture and interior design by CLB in Jackson, Wyoming.
Ridge Home
Ridge Home
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Boise with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Design ideas for a large rustic entrance in Other with light hardwood flooring.
Muenster Ranch
Muenster Ranch
Reynolds Signature HomesReynolds Signature Homes
Small rustic boot room in Dallas with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
LAKESIDE SUMMER HOMES
LAKESIDE SUMMER HOMES
DESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOORDESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOOR
Design ideas for a small rustic front door in Phoenix with a single front door, a grey front door, brown walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Powell Wedgewood Home
Powell Wedgewood Home
KP Designs GroupKP Designs Group
Medium sized rustic front door in Columbus with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Divide Whole House Renovation, Snowmass Colorado
Divide Whole House Renovation, Snowmass Colorado
Anne Grice InteriorsAnne Grice Interiors
Design ideas for a rustic hallway in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a glass front door and brown floors.
Loder Lane
Loder Lane
Katherine Jane Design StudioKatherine Jane Design Studio
Entrance hallway which was plain white. We injected some warmth adding in the soft panelling and had a hand made custom built shelf with pegs made especially for the clients space. Please note: We are awaiting light fixture.
Lake Creek
Lake Creek
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming
Medium sized rustic hallway in Other with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Davisville
Davisville
CO InteriorsCO Interiors
This staircase is situated in front of the entry door and acts as part of the foyer/hallway space. Space underneath a staircase doesn't have to be considered wasted space. With proper planing and a great carpenter, what was once awkward unusable space has become organized functional storage for outdoor clothing, shoes and outerwear accessories.
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.

Rustic Entrance with Light 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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