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Contemporary Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Erweiterung, Umbau und Modernisierung eines Dreifamilienhauses (KfW 55)
Erweiterung, Umbau und Modernisierung eines Dreifamilienhauses (KfW 55)
ARCHITEKTanBORDARCHITEKTanBORD
Zufahrt und Einfahrt in einem.
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Munich with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Villa di Famiglia Vita
Villa di Famiglia Vita
Ward+Blake ArchitectsWard+Blake Architects
This extensive renovation of a 1980s Tudor-style residence made use of the original structure’s good “bones,” unique form, and excellent site orientation while shaping it to suit a modernist design sensibility and the family’s needs. Designed by Ward+Blake Architects Photo Credit: Roger Wade
Натуральные материалы в интерьере трехкомнатной квартиры
Натуральные материалы в интерьере трехкомнатной квартиры
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Treetop Apartment - 200 m2 (2,000 ft2) Design and Construction Management
Treetop Apartment - 200 m2 (2,000 ft2) Design and Construction Management
Kos InteriorsKos Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Hauseingangsbereich mit LED Beleuchtung
Hauseingangsbereich mit LED Beleuchtung
Finest System GmbHFinest System GmbH
Saubere Ausleuchtung eines Mehrfamilienhaus Eingangs.
Design ideas for a contemporary front door with a single front door and a metal front door.
Foyer
Foyer
A-K Design Professionals LLCA-K Design Professionals LLC
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Other with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Entry
Entry
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.
Contemporary Design by Nanke
Contemporary Design by Nanke
Nanke Signature GroupNanke Signature Group
Contemporary design by Nanke, foyer
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Жизнь в цвете
Жизнь в цвете
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
A carefully scaled area defines the entry path and helps to create a strong sense of privacy in this contemporary Northwest home. The use of stone, wood and copper form a harmonious palette or color and material.
Mill Valley Residence
Mill Valley Residence
Hudson Street DesignHudson Street Design
Contractor: Sausalito Construction Inc 415.889.5281 Photos: Eric Hertz
Photo of a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with a double front door and a metal front door.
VLONE line - Clean and lined Design
VLONE line - Clean and lined Design
San Marcos Iron DoorsSan Marcos Iron Doors
VLONE Collection Line Double Iron Doors with upgraded Reeded glass for more privacy. All of our products are handmade manufactured using first class metal.
Strait Lane
Strait Lane
LaRue ArchitectsLaRue Architects
Located on prestigious Strait Lane in Dallas, Texas, this regional contemporary residence nestles and wraps its roots throughout the mature oak trees, appearing as if it has been merged to this site for quite some time in this beautiful, unpredictable park-like setting. Photo Credit: Dror Baldinger
アートのある暮らしの家
アートのある暮らしの家
As design株式会社（アズデザインカブシキガイシャ）As design株式会社（アズデザインカブシキガイシャ）
美術館をテーマに”アートのある暮らしの家”
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Beach Front Mansion
Beach Front Mansion
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
The entry to this luxurious property is grand and inviting. Fire bowls line the entry and a peek-a-boo view of the ocean draws you in.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
L'étage parental
L'étage parental
Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEURFrancisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR
Dressing : Réalisation : Etablissement CORNE Placage en chêne clair Poignée en cuir noir : ETSY - SlaskaLAB Verrières : Réalisation : CASSEO Porte double battante : Réalisation : CALADE DESIGN
Luxe Living
Luxe Living
Guided Home DesignGuided Home Design
Indy Ferrufino EIF Images eifimages@gmail.com
Medium sized contemporary front door in Phoenix with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and white floors.
SKYLINE
SKYLINE
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Michael Deane Homes Ryan Street & Associates Thomas McConnell Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary entrance in Austin with white walls, a single front door and a metal front door.
Doors
Doors
Chapala IronChapala Iron
We think our keypad locked aluminum and glass gate really sets an impressive tone for the entryway to this home. (2/2) What do you think? Save & Share if you like it!
Chelsea Loft Apartment
Chelsea Loft Apartment
Suk Design Group LLPSuk Design Group LLP
Photographer: Evan Joseph Broker: Raphael Deniro, Douglas Elliman Design: Bryan Eure
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in New York with concrete flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, white walls and grey floors.

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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