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Contemporary Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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MOSS FARMS
MOSS FARMS
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary hallway in Dallas with a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary/Modern Iron Doors
Contemporary/Modern Iron Doors
San Marcos Iron DoorsSan Marcos Iron Doors
Modern Pivot Iron Door, Mercury Design by San Marcos Iron Doors.
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Austin with a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Iron Doors
Contemporary Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Just because a door is simple doesn't mean we ignore the details. From the hurricane impact rating to the heavy duty finish, every part of this door will keep this Park Shore home looking fresh for years to come. Visit suncoastirondoors.com for more details about our high quality custom doors.
Minum Cove Concept Home, Perth WA
Minum Cove Concept Home, Perth WA
European CeramicsEuropean Ceramics
Joel Barbitia
Contemporary foyer in Perth with beige walls, marble flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Audrey et Romain
Audrey et Romain
Charlotte FequetCharlotte Fequet
Design Charlotte Féquet Photos Laura Jacques
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
House on Vale
House on Vale
LaRue ArchitectsLaRue Architects
Surrounded by nature in the quiet Rollingwood neighborhood, this elegant soft contemporary home is screened from the street with a private courtyard initiated by a dynamic board formed concrete wall and refined landscape. The expansive use of floor-to-ceiling glass at the rear of the home opens up the view to Zilker Park and can be experienced from the covered outdoor living space and just about every room from inside the home. Photo Credit: Paul Bardagjy
Contemporary Remodel
Contemporary Remodel
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
Mark Boisclair
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Phoenix with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Skyhouse : Contemporary Mountain Residence
Skyhouse : Contemporary Mountain Residence
Cushing TerrellCushing Terrell
Audrey Hall
Contemporary front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
Hills style Entry Doors by Appwood
Hills style Entry Doors by Appwood
AppWood Custom WoodworkAppWood Custom Woodwork
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Charlotte with a metal front door.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a metal front door and a double front door.
Arroyo Residence
Arroyo Residence
UserUser
Erich Remash Architect
Photo of a contemporary front door in Seattle with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Mud Room/Laundry Room/Wet Bar
Mud Room/Laundry Room/Wet Bar
Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLCAsbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Steel French Doors by Rehme Steel Windows & Doors
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Austin with a double front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a metal front door and a double front door.
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
We chose a very dramatic and modern stainless steel door for the front entry. The dark-sky compliant sconces are hand-forged wrought iron. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego
Southwest Contemporary- Remodel
Southwest Contemporary- Remodel
Ashley P. DesignAshley P. Design
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Phoenix with a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Clean lines using steel fabricated doors with a bronze finish.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Charlotte with a double front door, brown walls, slate flooring and a metal front door.
Wading Place 1
Wading Place 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Laurelhurst Residence
Laurelhurst Residence
Prestige Residential ConstructionPrestige Residential Construction
Contractor: Prestige Residential Construction Architects: DeForest Architects; Interior Design: NB Design Group; Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Seattle with a metal front door.
Fleet House
Fleet House
Webb Yates EngineersWebb Yates Engineers
Sitting under the shadow of Hampstead Heath, Fleet House is a brick clad, new-build family home in a conservation area in North London. Architect: Stanton Williams. Photographer: Jack Hobhouse

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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