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Rustic Vestibule Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel
Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel
Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.
Sitting just off the kitchen, this entry boasts Medallion cabinetry that turns a small space into a repository of storage and functionality. The cabinets frame the window beautifully and provide a place to sit to prepare oneself for the elements, whatever they may be.
Custom Rustic Estate
Custom Rustic Estate
Katherine SnedekerKatherine Snedeker
Michael Hunter
This is an example of a large rustic vestibule in Dallas with blue walls.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Design ideas for a rustic vestibule in Sacramento.
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 a medium wood front door, a double front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Whitefish Hills Residence 2016
Whitefish Hills Residence 2016
Cooke Interiors StudioCooke Interiors Studio
Design ideas for a rustic vestibule in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Entance Hall/Mudroom
Entance Hall/Mudroom
Giambastiani DesignGiambastiani Design
Entrance Hall/ Mudroom Bruce Martin
Photo of a rustic vestibule in Boston with a dark wood front door.
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.
Custom Exterior Doors
Custom Exterior Doors
Johnson BrothersJohnson Brothers
Design ideas for a large rustic vestibule in Boise with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Vista Ridge Steamboat Springs
Vista Ridge Steamboat Springs
Mountain Architecture Design Group pcMountain Architecture Design Group pc
Mountain Contemporary, Steamboat Springs Colorado Photo Credit: Tim Murphy of timmurphyphotography.com
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic vestibule in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Сделано с любовью
Сделано с любовью
Наташа СорокинаНаташа Сорокина
Дина Александрова фотограф
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic vestibule in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and red floors.
Mount Washington Rustic Ski Condo Renovation
Mount Washington Rustic Ski Condo Renovation
Sandra Curtis Design, LLCSandra Curtis Design, LLC
Beginning at the entry, the foyer welcomes guests with a custom-made, magnetic chalkboard which will provide great opportunities for messages and do not feed the bear warnings. The chalkboard was strategically planned to conceal discoloration marks left behind by the former condo owner's snowshoes which hung on the wall and left ghostly reminders of their presence. Photo by Sandra J. Curtis, ASID
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Deanna's Interior DesignsDeanna's Interior Designs
Linda McManus Images
This is an example of a medium sized rustic vestibule in Philadelphia with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Project Simply The Best
Project Simply The Best
Urbaine HomeUrbaine Home
Large rustic vestibule in Other with a single front door and wood walls.
Scandinavian Rustic Cabin
Scandinavian Rustic Cabin
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Entry opens to stair, piano, and Living Room - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Management: Blaze Construction - Photo: HAUS | Architecture
Willowsford - The Lodge
Willowsford - The Lodge
Marlene Dennis DesignMarlene Dennis Design
Maxine Schnitzer 13
Photo of a rustic vestibule in DC Metro with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
The Old Forge
The Old Forge
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Design ideas for a small rustic vestibule in Other with black walls and brown floors.
Reclaimed Wood Exterior
Reclaimed Wood Exterior
American Antique Lumber CompanyAmerican Antique Lumber Company
Hand hewn timbers.
Photo of a large rustic vestibule with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Guest Quarters Entrance from Dog-Trot
Guest Quarters Entrance from Dog-Trot
Garbee ArchitectureGarbee Architecture
Garbee Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic vestibule in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Channels Ranch
Channels Ranch
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Photo by Gordon Gregory, Interior design by Carter Kay Interiors.
This is an example of a small rustic vestibule in Other with brown walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
Сделано с любовью
Сделано с любовью
Наташа СорокинаНаташа Сорокина
Дина Александрова
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic vestibule in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and beige floors.

Rustic Vestibule 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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