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Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door and a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Meyer Kitchen
Meyer Kitchen
Legacy Custom RenovationsLegacy Custom Renovations
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Statesville House
Statesville House
Krista Cox StudioKrista Cox Studio
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Charlotte with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Custom Home
Custom Home
Michael Vincent Custom Homes, LLCMichael Vincent Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a classic front door in Chicago with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Architectural Builds
Architectural Builds
Geddes BuildersGeddes Builders
Expansive modern front door in Auckland with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Santaluz- Villa
Santaluz- Villa
McCullough Design Development, Inc.McCullough Design Development, Inc.
Front door in San Diego with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Matakatia
Matakatia
Masonry Design Solutions LtdMasonry Design Solutions Ltd
Mike Hollman
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Auckland with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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Exteriors
Chiott Custom Homes, Inc.Chiott Custom Homes, Inc.
Photo of an expansive classic front door in Charlotte with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Hollow Way Residence
Hollow Way Residence
William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Dallas with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Stonemill
Stonemill
Brent Cornman Construction Inc.Brent Cornman Construction Inc.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Oklahoma City with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Bellerive Golf Course Forever Home
Bellerive Golf Course Forever Home
Laura Lee HomeLaura Lee Home
The entry opens to the large step down living room. Arches to the living room mimic the shape of the custom entry door set. A semi circle ottoman provides a spot to sit. The painting is from one of the client's favorite cities, New Orleans
Traditional Mountain Roost
Traditional Mountain Roost
UserUser
Even the side entry of this stately mountain home provides a peek at its sophisticated, traditional style. Ivory plaster walls and ceiling frame the room, which has been trimmed in rich grey. Built-in cabinets in the same gray offer a spot to put on shoes, drop bags or stash essential items. Hats, coats and umbrellas can be hung on iron hooks that coordinate with the drawer hardware. Walnut-stained hardwood flooring climbs the stairs leading the way to the second level. The handrail and chunky newel are stained the same rich dark brown as the entry’s door and bench seat top. Iron balusters coordinate with the wall sconce providing depth and contrast. A round window at the landing punches light into the staircase and tempts a quick look. Topping the floors is a flat weave rug in a palette of almond, charcoal and beige. The rug softens the space as do the aqua, cream, taupe and ecru graphic print throw pillows. A trio of framed hunting dog paintings brings pops of turquoise and is a reminder of the natural views just outside.
Transitional Elegance
Transitional Elegance
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Large classic front door in Philadelphia with a double front door, red walls and a dark wood front door.
Living Room + Foyer | Laguna Hills Luxury
Living Room + Foyer | Laguna Hills Luxury
DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior DesignerDezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer
This is an example of a medium sized victorian foyer in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Chicago, IL 60618 James Hardie Siding Woodstock Brown Full Exterior Remodel
Chicago, IL 60618 James Hardie Siding Woodstock Brown Full Exterior Remodel
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Chicago, IL 60618 Exterior Siding Remodel in James Hardie Plank Siding Woodstock Brown, HardieTrim & Crown Moldings in Arctic White and remodeled Front Entry Portico.
Hopkins
Hopkins
Domaine DevelopmentDomaine Development
Garrett Buell
This is an example of a classic front door in Nashville with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Remodels and Additions
Remodels and Additions
Keystone DevelopmentKeystone Development
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and black floors.
Villa 5th
Villa 5th
Foresite HomesForesite Homes
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Miami with white walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Interiors
Interiors
Nic Abbey Luxury HomesNic Abbey Luxury Homes
This is an example of a hallway in Austin with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Door Replacement Projects
Front Door Replacement Projects
Rocket DoorRocket Door
JELD-WEN Aurora Fiberglass Door #5506 Mahogany, Ebony Finish, Thick Frosted Glass with Simulated Divided Light
Photo of a traditional front door with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Certainteed, Beechworth, James Hardie - Aged Pewter, Lincolnshire, IL
Certainteed, Beechworth, James Hardie - Aged Pewter, Lincolnshire, IL
Erdmann Exterior DesignsErdmann Exterior Designs
Photo of a large traditional front door in Chicago with a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door and 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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