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Inviting Traditional Split Level
Inviting Traditional Split Level
Studio 1049Studio 1049
This is an example of a small country front door in Other with a single front door.
Modern Farmhouse | Home
Modern Farmhouse | Home
Meriwether Design GroupMeriwether Design Group
Photo of a small rural hallway in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
French Country Living Area
French Country Living Area
Karina Jones DesignsKarina Jones Designs
This entryway has a bit of whimsy with its luggage inspired table, but the cheerful sunflowers remind guests to make themselves at home.
Photo of a small rural front door in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Kitchen Remodel - Lakewood, OH
Kitchen Remodel - Lakewood, OH
M-Five Construction GroupM-Five Construction Group
Inspiration for a small farmhouse front door in Cleveland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and panelled walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
April InteriorsApril Interiors
Small rural foyer in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Hinkley Lighting Designs
Hinkley Lighting Designs
North Coast LightingNorth Coast Lighting
Photo of a small country front door in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Midtown NYC Apartment
Midtown NYC Apartment
Lindsay MacRae Interiors, LLCLindsay MacRae Interiors, LLC
Robert Englebright
Small farmhouse foyer in New York with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Antique Cape Cod Farmhouse
Antique Cape Cod Farmhouse
Fresh Start InteriorsFresh Start Interiors
Antique coastal farmhouse built in 1890. Formerly a bed & breakfast. Updated in 2020.
This is an example of a small country foyer in Boston with light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Small country hallway in Chicago with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, terracotta flooring, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Contemporary Farmhouse - Northbrook, IL
Contemporary Farmhouse - Northbrook, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
Generous entryway with unique maid's brass pull-bell from London.
Inspiration for a small country front door in Chicago with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Farmhouse Boho
Farmhouse Boho
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
Closet turned drop zone with shiplap and a nice bench to put your shoes on! Lots of baskets for storage and a complete look.
Inspiration for a small country boot room in Phoenix with white walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Photo of a small country boot room in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Farmhouse Style Mudroom
Farmhouse Style Mudroom
Palmer's Wood DesignsPalmer's Wood Designs
Photo of a small farmhouse boot room in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Partners in RenovationPartners in Renovation
Front Porch with bead board ceiling, new entry door
Design ideas for a small country front door in Houston with a single front door and a white front door.
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.
Chapel Hill Family Home
Chapel Hill Family Home
JS Interiors LLCJS Interiors LLC
Full-scale interior design, architectural consultation, kitchen design, bath design, furnishings selection and project management for a home located in the historic district of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The home features a fresh take on traditional southern decorating, and was included in the March 2018 issue of Southern Living magazine. Read the full article here: https://www.southernliving.com/home/remodel/1930s-colonial-house-remodel Photo by: Anna Routh
Countryside Retreat
Countryside Retreat
ReddisealsReddiseals
Photo of a small rural entrance in West Midlands.
West Hartford Residence Addition and Renovation
West Hartford Residence Addition and Renovation
John R. Schroeder, AIAJohn R. Schroeder, AIA
Photo by Jody Dole This was a fast-track design-build project which began design in July and ended construction before Christmas. The scope included additions and first and second floor renovations. The house is an early 1900’s gambrel style with painted wood shingle siding and mission style detailing. On the first and second floor we removed previously constructed awkward additions and extended the gambrel style roof to make room for a large kitchen on the first floor and a master bathroom and bedroom on the second floor. We also added two new dormers to match the existing dormers to bring light into the master shower and new bedroom. We refinished the wood floors, repainted all of the walls and trim, added new vintage style light fixtures, and created a new half and kid’s bath. We also added new millwork features to continue the existing level of detail and texture within the house. A wrap-around covered porch with a corner trellis was also added, which provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy the back-yard. A wonderful project!
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Distinctive detailing and craftsmanship make this custom mudroom both a welcoming entry and a functional drop zone for backpacks, muddy boots, keys and mail. Shoe drawers fitted with metal mesh allow air to circulate and a custom upholstered cushion in wool windowpane plaid provides a comfortable seat. Leather cabinet pulls, woven wool baskets and lots of Shaker wall pegs make this mudroom a practical standout. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Small Country Entrance 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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