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Rustic Foyer Ideas and Designs

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Cordillera
Cordillera
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Photographer - Kimberly Gavin
Colorful Ranch Retreat
Colorful Ranch Retreat
JJ InteriorsJJ Interiors
What a spectacular welcome to this mountain retreat. A trio of chandeliers hang above a custom copper door while a narrow bridge spans across the curved stair.
Double Door Foyer
Double Door Foyer
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Double entry door foyer with a gorgeous center chandelier.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Modern Day Log Cabin - The Bowling Green Residence - Entryway
Modern Day Log Cabin - The Bowling Green Residence - Entryway
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
Windowed doors, flanked by more windows, let light into this handcrafted post and beam foyer. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photo Credit: Mountain Photographics, Inc.
Snowy Elk Lodge | Entry
Snowy Elk Lodge | Entry
Best Custom Homes, LLCBest Custom Homes, LLC
Heidi Long, Longviews Studios, Inc.
Snowcrest
Snowcrest
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Ski Resort Lodge
Ski Resort Lodge
Habitat Post & Beam, Inc.Habitat Post & Beam, Inc.
A house located at a southern Vermont ski area, this home is based on our Lodge model. Custom designed, pre-cut and shipped to the site by Habitat Post & Beam, the home was assembled and finished by a local builder. Photos by Michael Penney, architectural photographer. IMPORTANT NOTE: We are not involved in the finish or decoration of these homes, so it is unlikely that we can answer any questions about elements that were not part of our kit package, i.e., specific elements of the spaces such as appliances, colors, lighting, furniture, landscaping, etc.
Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Mark Templeton Designs, LLCMark Templeton Designs, LLC
Completely renovated foyer entryway ceiling created and assembled by the team at Mark Templeton Designs, LLC using over 100 year old reclaimed wood sourced in the southeast. Light custom installed using custom reclaimed wood hardware connections. Photo by Styling Spaces Home Re-design.
Ranch Haven - M-2830 - One Story Rustic House Plan
Ranch Haven - M-2830 - One Story Rustic House Plan
Mark Stewart Home DesignMark Stewart Home Design
This view shows the foyer looking from the great room. This home. On the left, you'll see the sitting room through the barn door, and on the right is a small closet.
Spralding Residence
Spralding Residence
Cushing TerrellCushing Terrell
Stone Cottage
Stone Cottage
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
Collection Custom Home - The Cascade
Collection Custom Home - The Cascade
UserUser
Reforma integral - Casa Maó
Reforma integral - Casa Maó
ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!
Nos encontramos ante una vivienda en la calle Verdi de geometría alargada y muy compartimentada. El reto está en conseguir que la luz que entra por la fachada principal y el patio de isla inunde todos los espacios de la vivienda que anteriormente quedaban oscuros. Trabajamos para encontrar una distribución diáfana para que la luz cruce todo el espacio. Aun así, se diseñan dos puertas correderas que permiten separar la zona de día de la de noche cuando se desee, pero que queden totalmente escondidas cuando se quiere todo abierto, desapareciendo por completo.
Breckenridge Rental
Breckenridge Rental
Digital Media Innovations LLCDigital Media Innovations LLC
Automated lighting greets you as you step into this mountain home. Keypads control specific lighting scenes and smart smoke detectors connect to your security system.
Jack Project
Jack Project
Ironman Doors LLCIronman Doors LLC
Framing metal doors with wood and stone pulls the design together.
Rustic Farmhouse Entryway Bench and Coat Rack
Rustic Farmhouse Entryway Bench and Coat Rack
Ron Brown - The FinisherRon Brown - The Finisher
A white washed ship lap barn wood wall creates a beautiful entry-way space and coat rack. A custom floating entryway bench made of a beautiful 4" thick reclaimed barn wood beam is held up by a very large black painted steel L-bracket
North Shore Lake Home
North Shore Lake Home
Bruckelmyer BrothersBruckelmyer Brothers
Studio Soulshine
Luxury Rustic Home
Luxury Rustic Home
Castlewood Doors & MillworkCastlewood Doors & Millwork
Log Homes Showcase
Log Homes Showcase
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
Manufacturer: Golden Eagle Log Homes - http://www.goldeneagleloghomes.com/ Builder: Rich Leavitt – Leavitt Contracting - http://leavittcontracting.com/ Location: Mount Washington Valley, Maine Project Name: South Carolina 2310AR Square Feet: 4,100

Rustic Foyer 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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