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Brown Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living Spaces
Artisan BuildersArtisan Builders
Large mediterranean front door in San Luis Obispo with multi-coloured walls, a double front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Style
Contemporary Style
The Vision GroupThe Vision Group
CMS Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary entrance in Tampa with limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic Farmhouse
Grand Interior DesignsGrand Interior Designs
Small farmhouse foyer in Dallas with beige walls, a single front door, a metal front door, brown floors and medium hardwood flooring.
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.
Ethan Kaminsky
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Windermere Residence
Windermere Residence
J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.
Lawrence Taylor Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Orlando with travertine flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, beige floors and beige walls.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Oklahoma City with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small modern front door in Seattle with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
The Estates at Black Rock
The Estates at Black Rock
eric hedlund design llceric hedlund design llc
Quicksilver
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
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B. Jaeger Inc. ConstructionB. Jaeger Inc. Construction
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Floridian National Golf Club - Residence
Floridian National Golf Club - Residence
Jones Design AssociatesJones Design Associates
The foyer features walnut Hardwood flooring, and tree root sculptures with with a dramatic burnished brass chandelier and custom offset pivot hinge front door.
WROUGHT IRON STAIR RAILINGS
WROUGHT IRON STAIR RAILINGS
Mather & Sullivan Architectural ProductsMather & Sullivan Architectural Products
Large traditional front door in Chicago with a double front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Vail Home
Contemporary Vail Home
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
This expansive 10,000 square foot residence has the ultimate in quality, detail, and design. The mountain contemporary residence features copper, stone, and European reclaimed wood on the exterior. Highlights include a 24 foot Weiland glass door, floating steel stairs with a glass railing, double A match grain cabinets, and a comprehensive fully automated control system. An indoor basketball court, gym, swimming pool, and multiple outdoor fire pits make this home perfect for entertaining. Photo: Ric Stovall
Casa Turquoise
Casa Turquoise
Integrity Luxury HomesIntegrity Luxury Homes
Beautiful gas lanterns amd accent lighting add to this inviting entryway
Expansive mediterranean front door in Phoenix with beige walls, a single front door and a metal front door.
The Front Door
The Front Door
Dallas Door DesignsDallas Door Designs
Medium sized traditional front door in Dallas with a single front door and a metal front door.
Silver Creek Residence
Silver Creek Residence
Wendy Zolezzi DesignWendy Zolezzi Design
Floor medallion
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Hollywood Hills Remodel
Hollywood Hills Remodel
Landmark Construction CrewLandmark Construction Crew
This rustic design of double entry doors with cast iron brings you back to the olden times.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Clark Hall Doors
Clark Hall Doors
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Jim Schmid
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a metal front door.
Granite Ridge Residence
Granite Ridge Residence
Dynia ArchitectsDynia Architects
This residence, located slope side at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, was designed to accommodate a very large and gregarious family during their summer and winter retreats. Living spaces are elevated above the forest canopy on the second story in order to maximize sunlight and views. Exterior materials are rustic and durable, yet are also minimalist with pronounced textural contrast. The simple interior material palette of drywall, white oak, and gray stone creates a sense of cohesiveness throughout the house, and glass is used to create a sense of connection between key public spaces.
Ridge House
Ridge House
Lea Sisson Architect llcLea Sisson Architect llc
david marlow
Inspiration for a large rustic foyer in Denver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
27402 Sgt Taylor Memorial
27402 Sgt Taylor Memorial
Lewis Custom BuildersLewis Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized foyer in Houston with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.

Brown Entrance with a Metal Front Door 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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