Rustic Entryway
We have lived in this brand new house for about two months. And the entry was…okay but I really wanted to add my own touch. And apparently everything I touch turns to board and batten.
But seriously, we love board and batten. It will literally be everywhere in a few years of living in this house. It just takes your house from blah to beautiful–adding another element of architectural interest to your home. So that’s what I started with for my rustic entryway. (Get a Board and Batten tutorial here!)
When I approach a blank space and I’m planning it out, I usually try to think of how I can jazz up the walls. This is important–the walls are literally the foundation of the room. (Or technically the floor?) But anyway don’t skip the walls. Don’t just throw some pictures on it and call it good. Walls deserve some attention. This doesn’t mean you have to put some elaborate wall treatment on all walls, but at least one wall should have something unique about it. A focal point to a degree.
But you could paint it or plan out a gallery wall or both or whatever. I chose to do this board and batten with a shelf, so I can change up the decor easily. I hung my chalkboard on the wall because I usually have that in my vignettes so now it’s a permanent fixture.
Since it’s winter and Valentine’s, I decorated with pinecones and other rustic elements. I adore this lantern (BHG at Walmart) and it’s also a staple in my entry. I keep my apothecary jars as well so I can switch out the filler.
A recent addition was these milk crates which match my dark railing so well (which you can’t see but trust me.) I can keep extra things in there like pillows and blankets or it could also be a great place for guests to put shoes.
I bought this small metal cabinet thing a couple years ago at World Market. It adds a little more of that rustic feel I was going for.
If you want rustic, you must add this candle holder to the grouping. And also this frame because seriously, it’s like an old cabin in the woods. Something cool about the BHG at Walmart frames? If you don’t have the right photo for the frame yet, you can just flip the paper insert over and it has a picture on the back! Tada!
I usually like to add more green to my groupings, but this entry is on the north side of the house and doesn’t get hardly any light. Plus it was pretty full, but I can add some faux plants in the spring. It’s easy to make things rustic, just keep your eye out for weathered wood, darker colors, and natural elements.
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Love the rug and crates.
I love the rustic lantern. Your entry is beautiful!
Thank you!
the small metal cabinet
Love your rustic look. I love the decor items!
Love your rustic look. I love the decor items especially the rug!
Thanks! The rug is from Target.
I love the tealight candle holder! Mood lighting is always nice, especially in unexpected places!
I know! Now to get the right candles in there…
the metal cabinet.
The candle holder is my favorite.
I love the Milk Crates! They are so cute! I also love the cute pillow!
I love it! I love board and batten too so I totally understand the obsession. 🙂 Everything about your entryway is beautiful, great job!
Anna
I love what you did. And the rug is really beautiful!
Love your entry! I wish you’d come to my house and help me with the board and batten 😉 Everything looks awesome, rustic touches are my favorite!
xo,
Debbie
I like the milk crates.
I love the candle holder.
I like the milk crates, they would come in really handy.
I love the milk crates
I like the votive candle holder.
The metal cabinet you bought at World Market is my favorite – thanks.
Love the entryway, my favorite piece is the small metal cabinet!
I like the pillows in the milk crates.
It looks beautiful! My favorite thing is the metal World Market cabinet. Cute!
Tania
the milk crates are so original and make the room look vintage !:)
I LOVE love love this post- one of my favorites. this is what blogging is about
What a great compliment–thank you!
I love the milk crates. Functional and decorative!
That looks so great! I love the lantern : )
I like the Milk Crates.
I like the Rustic lantern.
I love the glass container holding the pine cones.
My favorite item is the small metal cabinet, very cute addition to your décor.
The cowhide pillow! I need one of those in my life!
I really like the metal cabinet. I’m a quilter and I’d use it to store some thread–practical and cute, too–a winner!
I love that rug!!
Alsoy favorite thing would be a toss up between the milk crates and that metal cabinet!
My favorite is the Rustic lantern: $19. Great décor!
I love the metal cabinet it fits perfect.
the small metal cabinet
Love the metal cabinet!!!
Love the milk crates under the table. What a handy way to extend storage space.
definitely the lantern and the cabinet
I love the frame!
The rustic lantern is my favorite.
i love the metal cabinet.
I love the milk crates & the ‘small metal cabinet thing’!
I love the lantern.
I love the candle holder
I really like the milk crates.
The milk crates! You can do so many things with them! I can’t wait to see your house!
I love the lantern and the crates. But, it all looks very nice!
I love the rustic shelf.
OH my favorite is the Rustic Lantern! That is so neat!!! I love how you did your entryway! Those crates are so neat too!
Your entryway is lovely. BH&G at Walmart has really nice décor. Thanks for sharing with us. P.S. Love Board and Batten too. Slowly adding it my home as well. Surely is beautiful.
Thank you so much Susan!
The Rustic Frame is gorgeous!
I like the small metal cabinet.
I like the small metal cabinet. My aunt had something similar at one point
I’m in love with your table! But love the crates too =)
I really like the Milk Crates! They are so cute!
The white with the dark wood is my favorite! I just love the contrast
I like the rustic frame
I love those milk crates.
My favorite items is the Faux Fur Pillows
I Love The Rustic Lantern!
I like the lantern!
I like the pretty picture frame.
I like Faux fur pillow.
I love the cow hide pillows!
I like the Rustic Frame – would be perfect for a fishing picture.
thank you
I love the lantern!
I love the milk crates and pillows, especially the Faux fur pillow! 🙂
I love those milk crates!
I love the milk crates!!
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Love the lantern!
I love the rustic frame!
I LOVE THE lantern and the like shelf thingy cant think of a name lol
I like the Rustic lantern
The candle holder is my favorite.