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Mediterranean Garden Gates in Wood & Wrought Iron Design with Rain Glass Pane
Mediterranean Garden Gates in Wood & Wrought Iron Design with Rain Glass Pane
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Orange County, CA - A courtyard entry gate is like a front door to a home so proper attention to its design and detailing needs to be taken into consideration. This courtyard entry gate in a Mediterranean style was designed as part of a garage door and garden gate project we did in Corona del Mar, CA. The entry gate borrowed some of the architectural elements we used on the garage doors. For instance the bottom diamond panels which are carved by hand out of a solid piece of wood is a direct feature we used form the garage door design. The wood we opted to use was mahogany and it was graciously stained the same color as the garage doors to pull in the front curb appeal of the home together. Though the garage door design was rather simple the focus of this home was the entry way to the courtyard gate so extra details were used such as the hand-forged scrolling girll used on the front which is backed with a functional rain glass door that can be opened for cleaning or speaking to someone without opening the entry gate. The iron work is exquisitely detailed in a turn of the century neoclassic style with gorgeous finials and scrolls that make the entry gate so elegant! We treat entry courtyard gates like front doors because these gates are the focal point of entry to a home, the passage your guests will go through and so you want to impress with your best offering a luxurious welcoming with a world-class designed gate by Dynamic Garage Door. Our specialty is design then formidable craftsmanship and expert installation. Let our team create a courtyard or garden gate that will make jaws drop and a coupe of neighbors turn green with envy! Call Dynamic Garage Door at (855) 343-3667 for pricing on our custom gate projects made to your specifications!
Calla Lily Gate
Calla Lily Gate
Grizzly Iron, IncGrizzly Iron, Inc
Entry gate with many forged details, including calla lilies and leaves, scrollwork and basket weave. 2013 Top Job Award winner from the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomma/8589981872/in/set-72157633084857665/ See more at http://facebook.com/GrizzlyIron
Custom Iron Tree Entry Gate
Custom Iron Tree Entry Gate
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with a metal front door.
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Santa Barbara in Texas
Santa Barbara in Texas
Joseph Volpe, DesignerJoseph Volpe, Designer
The view from the foyer through the Canterra doors to the courtyard and entry gatehouse beyond. The doors are recessed into a plaster arch and are of the same design as the Canterra wrought-iron gate at the gatehouse. Alexander Stross
MANLY 09
MANLY 09
Watershed ArchitectsWatershed Architects
Simon Whitbread Photography
Photo of a contemporary front door in Sydney with a metal front door.
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 2
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 2
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Little now remains of the original building apart from the external walls. The rather sober front elevation belies the suc-cession of dramatic spaces which have been created within, and the only indication of the new basement, which has been excavated beneath the entire footprint of the house, is a discreet grille Photographer: Bruce Hemming
Jacques Drive
Jacques Drive
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
Midcentury entrance in Other with a single front door and a yellow front door.
Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel
Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
Mediterranean door on exterior of home in South Bay California Custom Design & Construction
Photo of a large mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with a single front door, a blue front door, beige walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.
The new interior iron doors in the Main Entry Vestibule incorporate gold leaf rosette accents and hardware and a custom sculpted Angel in the transom to bless everyone as they enter and leave the home. Historic New York City Townhouse | Renovation by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Richard Keith Langham
Los Altos
Los Altos
C W Wright Construction Co., Inc.C W Wright Construction Co., Inc.
Design ideas for a classic porch in San Francisco with a double front door and a metal front door.
Hillgrove
Hillgrove
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Karyn Millet Photography
Inspiration for a classic front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a green front door.
golden gate heights
golden gate heights
DWYER DESIGNDWYER DESIGN
Treve Johnson + Vivian Dwyer
Inspiration for a modern entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a glass front door.
Outrigger Residence
Outrigger Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
Architecture by Anders Lasater Architects. Interior Design and Landscape Design by Exotica Design Group. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
This is an example of a large retro front door in Orange County with a glass front door.
Antique Remedello Stone Wall
Antique Remedello Stone Wall
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic Design Stone and Tile
Photo of a mediterranean vestibule in Orange County with beige walls and a double front door.
Sombra Homes - Stone Canyon
Sombra Homes - Stone Canyon
Carbo Productions LLCCarbo Productions LLC
David Barger - Carbo Productions
Photo of an entrance in Phoenix.
Modern Eingang
Modern Eingang
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Cologne with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Marly Way Entry
Marly Way Entry
UserUser
Mediterranean front door in Austin.
Outdoor Entry Hall
Outdoor Entry Hall
Interiors by BrownInteriors by Brown
Brown's Interior Design Boca Raton, FL
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Miami with a medium wood front door.
Traditional front door
Traditional front door
Maybank and Matthews Architects LtdMaybank and Matthews Architects Ltd
Jack Hobhouse
Traditional front door in London with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

Entrance 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!
Entry Courtyard with hand forged Iron work sets the stage!
Entry Courtyard with hand forged Iron work sets the stage!
Robeson DesignRobeson Design
Meet San Diego Interior designer Rebecca Robeson as she describes the Velazquez family extreme home makeover on the San Diego KUSI news. Walk through the home that was featured on the cover of "San Diego Home Garden Lifestyles" magazine.
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