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Rustic Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Mudroom Entry- Allenspark Bunkhouse
Rustic Mudroom Entry- Allenspark Bunkhouse
Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range InteriorsLynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors
Photography: Paige Hayes
Design ideas for a rustic boot room in Denver with slate flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Custom Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized rustic boot room in Atlanta with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Otter Tail Hunting Lodge
Otter Tail Hunting Lodge
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Minneapolis with slate flooring and a medium wood front door.
Great Northern Lodge
Great Northern Lodge
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Gibeon Photography
Rustic foyer in Other with slate flooring, grey floors and grey walls.
Snowpeaks Lodge
Snowpeaks Lodge
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A well designed ski in bootroom with custom millwork. Wormwood benches, glove dryer, boot dryer, and custom equipment racks make this bootroom beautiful and functional.
Shooting Star- 47
Shooting Star- 47
KAM DesignsKAM Designs
Photo of a rustic boot room in Other with slate flooring.
Curb Appeal with slate walkway
Curb Appeal with slate walkway
GROUNDS KEEPERGROUNDS KEEPER
The complementary colors of a natural stone wall, bluestone caps and a bluestone pathway with welcoming sitting area give this home a unique look.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic porch in New York with a single front door, a blue front door, grey walls and slate flooring.
Lake House
Lake House
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Douglas Fir © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Charlotte with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Ski in / Ski out Row House
Ski in / Ski out Row House
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
Photo of a rustic entrance in Burlington with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
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.
Valhalla Residence
Valhalla Residence
RKD Architects, IncRKD Architects, Inc
The entry sits between two stone wedges that run from the front porch, through the entry, and out to the back porch. Photo by Vance Fox
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Sacramento with slate flooring, a pivot front door, beige walls and a dark wood front door.
Shady Grove Kitchen
Shady Grove Kitchen
Anna Lattimore Interior DesignAnna Lattimore Interior Design
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Other with slate flooring.
San Juan Island Residence
San Juan Island Residence
NB Design Group, IncNB Design Group, Inc
Built in bench in entry with coat storage above. Custom sea glass chandelier takes center stage in the space.
This is an example of a large rustic foyer in Seattle with slate flooring and black floors.
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen
DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn LumberDC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber
Photography by Kayser Photography of Lake Geneva Wi
Inspiration for a small rustic vestibule in Milwaukee with green walls and slate flooring.
North Lake Cottage
North Lake Cottage
Riemco Design + BuildRiemco Design + Build
E.Wight Photo
This is an example of a medium sized rustic boot room in Detroit with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Sunset Blvd
Sunset Blvd
Alpine LumberAlpine Lumber
Builder | Thin Air Construction | Electrical Contractor- Shadow Mtn. Electric Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Photo of a small rustic boot room in Denver with beige walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Arch Double Entry Door Solid Wood Knotty Alder
Arch Double Entry Door Solid Wood Knotty Alder
Homestead Doors, Inc.Homestead Doors, Inc.
Solid wood custom Knotty Alder arched double entry doors. Knotty Alder offers a warm, rustic appearance for these doors with its tan-reddish color and the full character of knots, wormholes, and mineral streaks. The design has traditional features such as the arched top, straight glass dividers (called muntins), and raised panels. This door would fit well in any traditional, rustic, country, mediterranean, and even contemporary home. We make our doors in any size, any design, from any type of wood. Call or visit our website https://www.door.cc
White Oak Timber Frame Entryway
White Oak Timber Frame Entryway
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
White Oak © Carolina Timberworks
Photo of an expansive rustic front door in Charlotte with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Northpoint Lodge
Northpoint Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Ski Mirror
Design ideas for a small rustic hallway in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Azalea Ridge
Azalea Ridge
Wright DesignWright Design
Beautiful home on Lake Keowee with English Arts and Crafts inspired details. The exterior combines stone and wavy edge siding with a cedar shake roof. Inside, heavy timber construction is accented by reclaimed heart pine floors and shiplap walls. The three-sided stone tower fireplace faces the great room, covered porch and master bedroom. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.

Rustic Entrance with Slate 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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