Farmhouse style has those classic benchmarks we all know and love. The flea market-inspired signs. The white, chippy furniture. And of course, shiplap, shiplap, and more shiplap. Those elements are lovely for interiors, but have you considered bringing farmhouse style to the exterior of your home, too? Specifically, have you thought about greeting your guests with a farmhouse front door?
To capture the beauty of farmhouse front door ideas, you can certainly install an exterior door that showcases country charm and rustic accents. Think dark, well-loved woods, bits of wrought iron, barn door styling, and signature hues like white, black, and blue. You can also bring the look to an existing door by freshening it up with a coat of paint and incorporating visual interest with decor, like wreaths, vintage treasures, and layered doormats.
1. Greenery is always in style
2. Complement with classic lighting
A white door is something that instantly communicates farmhouse style, like this symmetrical setup by Bria of Bria Hammel Interiors. But the part that really levels up this entrance is the accompanying lantern that illuminates the porch. Old-school fixtures are key when it comes to farmhouse front door ideas.
3. Punch it up with blue
Although black and white tend to be signature hues of the aesthetic, there's one color that continues to make an appearance in country homes, and that's blue. The cool shade is currently on-trend, and also happens to look flawless on farmhouse front doors. The team at Waterleaf Interiors chose the ideal whispery shade for this picture-perfect threshold.
4. Decorate with charming details
Apart from the little details that make your front door look positively charming — a coat of black paint, stained glass — you can complete the farmhouse visuals by adding a few additional pieces of decor. We recommend an old-fashioned, wall-mounted mailbox and garden-inspired accents, which is what Sarah of She Holds Dearly paired with her front door.
5. Give glass a try
Another way to bring added visual interest to your farmhouse front door? Glass. Take this symmetrical scene by Jean Stoffer Design: the double glass doors echo the look of the windows with black trim for a cohesive display that's full of contrast. Complete the classic arrangement with hanging lanterns and a couple of potted plants.
6. Go Dutch
Who says that your flea market finds can only go indoors? We think they're the perfect accompaniment to your farmhouse front door, as proven on this porch styled by Shannon of Fox Hollow Cottage. The Dutch door has been gussied up with an old chalkboard, wooden bench, and rustic planters that could easily be scored at a thrift shop or even a neighborhood garage sale.
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