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Shabby-Chic Style Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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A pretty home（ ideas from south European style）
A pretty home（ ideas from south European style）
滝本 香苗滝本 香苗
Kanae Takimoto
Inspiration for a vintage front door in Other with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
David Tsay for HGTV Magazine
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a green front door.
via rosita
via rosita
J. Grant Design StudioJ. Grant Design Studio
Romantic entrance in Santa Barbara with a single front door, a green front door and feature lighting.
Chic Champagne
Chic Champagne
The Woodshop of AvonThe Woodshop of Avon
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Cottage 29 Restoration
Cottage 29 Restoration
MTM Woodworking & DesignMTM Woodworking & Design
Small romantic foyer in Providence with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and white floors.
Pineville 12
Pineville 12
Mission Accomplished Interior Design & StagingMission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging
Short term rental
Small shabby-chic style front door in New Orleans with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Little Rosie White House
Little Rosie White House
Linhan Design & Interiors Co.Linhan Design & Interiors Co.
Boho Style in Shabby Chic Interior design. Pampas grass on top of a rusticated side table.
Inspiration for a small vintage hallway in Vancouver with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and white floors.
Bouchardon - 30m²
Bouchardon - 30m²
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Une jolie entrée claire et fonctionnelle, avec des rangements créés sur mesure, entre portes fermées et étagères ouvertes. De jolis boutons en laiton viennent rehausser l'ensemble !
8ft. Classic-Craft Rustic door
8ft. Classic-Craft Rustic door
UserUser
8ft. Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Rustic Collection fiberglass round-top door featuring casually elegant wood graining. and decorative strap hinges.
This is an example of a shabby-chic style front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
vintage_floor
vintage_floor
German Living / interior doorsGerman Living / interior doors
Small romantic foyer in Other with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Chateau Deux
Chateau Deux
UserUser
Alise O'Brien
Photo of a vintage foyer in St Louis with a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
Coastal Cottage 30a
Coastal Cottage 30a
30A Design Group30A Design Group
Make your entryway personalized with flairs that are special to you and your family. #30adesigngroup
This is an example of a small vintage vestibule in Miami with white walls, a single front door and beige floors.
AVONDALE BUNGALOW
AVONDALE BUNGALOW
Gordon and Johnson DesignGordon and Johnson Design
JESSIE PREZA PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a shabby-chic style foyer in Jacksonville with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
West Road Cottage
West Road Cottage
RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTSRAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
The mudroom of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Design ideas for a small romantic boot room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
3708 Hilltop Ln
3708 Hilltop Ln
Gill Design Co.Gill Design Co.
Carrie Buell
Design ideas for a small romantic foyer in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Styling a Vintage Shop for a Pink Christmas Party
Styling a Vintage Shop for a Pink Christmas Party
Laurel T. Colins Holistic Style and DesignLaurel T. Colins Holistic Style and Design
This is an example of a small romantic front door in Vancouver with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Belgian Farmhouse - Victoria, MN
Belgian Farmhouse - Victoria, MN
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a romantic entrance in Minneapolis with dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
White Kitchen
White Kitchen
Chastain InteriorsChastain Interiors
Loveleigh Photography
Photo of a medium sized vintage front door in Kansas City with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Manor Road Residence
Manor Road Residence
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large romantic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Houzz Tours - Janni Mellemgaard
Houzz Tours - Janni Mellemgaard
Mia Mortensen PhotographyMia Mortensen Photography
Mia Mortensen @houzz 2017 © 2017 Houzz
Small vintage front door in Aarhus with white walls, a single front door and a white front door.

Shabby-Chic Style Entrance with a Single 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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