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E-Design for New Build: Back Door
E-Design for New Build: Back Door
Jessica Catherine Designs LLCJessica Catherine Designs LLC
Open-concept layout, needing to incorporate functional areas for a busy family of five. Client was seeking functional but beautiful decor for the breakfast area leading to the deck.
Vintage Farmhouse Decor
Vintage Farmhouse Decor
UserUser
Rare vintage farming implement wheel in a handcrafted wooden display stand.
Photo of a small rural foyer in Los Angeles.
Entry
Entry
Neighbor InteriorsNeighbor Interiors
Small farmhouse foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
#urbanfarmhouse - Mudroom
#urbanfarmhouse - Mudroom
Laura Fox Interior Design, LLCLaura Fox Interior Design, LLC
White mudroom featuring built-in storage, shiplap walls, and charcoal herringbone tiles Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
Design ideas for a small farmhouse boot room in DC Metro with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Farmhouse Great Room Remodel
Farmhouse Great Room Remodel
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Mark Pinkerton - vi360 Photography
Photo of a small farmhouse front door in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a black front door.
Locksley Residence | Glen Mills, PA
Locksley Residence | Glen Mills, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a small farmhouse boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and red floors.
School House Breathes History
School House Breathes History
KVD+ ArchitectureKVD+ Architecture
Inspiration for a small farmhouse front door in Philadelphia with white walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Ranch House
Ranch House
Upchurch Architects, Inc.Upchurch Architects, Inc.
photo by Thomas Hayne Upchurch, FAIA
Design ideas for a small rural foyer in Houston with beige walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Extension to a Grade II Listed Cottage
Extension to a Grade II Listed Cottage
KORR ArchitectureKORR Architecture
Inspiration for a small rural hallway in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Equestrian Mudroom in Barrington Hills
Equestrian Mudroom in Barrington Hills
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
This is an example of a small farmhouse boot room in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Belle Meade Highlands Total Home Renovation
Belle Meade Highlands Total Home Renovation
CDP Architecture, LLCCDP Architecture, LLC
Photo of a small country front door in Nashville with white walls, a single front door, a blue front door, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
California Transplants in Virginia
California Transplants in Virginia
A.HICKMAN DesignA.HICKMAN Design
The homeowners recently moved from California and wanted a “modern farmhouse” with lots of metal and aged wood that was timeless, casual and comfortable to match their down-to-Earth, fun-loving personalities. They wanted to enjoy this home themselves and also successfully entertain other business executives on a larger scale. We added furnishings, rugs, lighting and accessories to complete the foyer, living room, family room and a few small updates to the dining room of this new-to-them home. All interior elements designed and specified by A.HICKMAN Design. Photography by Angela Newton Roy (website: http://angelanewtonroy.com)
Renovation - Mountain Home
Renovation - Mountain Home
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Photo of a small country foyer in Gold Coast - Tweed with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
210 Petty Harbour Road
210 Petty Harbour Road
Skymark HomesSkymark Homes
Small farmhouse vestibule in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black 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.
Dining room farmhouse
Dining room farmhouse
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
reclaimed wood beams Interiors by Karen Salveson, Miss Conception Design
Design ideas for a small rural front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Open Plan Lifestyle
Open Plan Lifestyle
Riverside Design + Build, LLCRiverside Design + Build, LLC
steve rossi
Design ideas for a small country boot room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Farmhouse Mud Room
Farmhouse Mud Room
CnS Contracting LLCCnS Contracting LLC
Devin
Small country boot room in New York with white walls and brick flooring.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Pillar & PenPillar & Pen
Everyone wants a large mudroom so we gave the house a large mudroom.
Inspiration for a small rural boot room in New York with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.

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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