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Entrance with a Metal Front Door and Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

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House on First Lake
House on First Lake
CK ArchitectsCK Architects
Medium sized classic foyer in Bridgeport with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive coastal front door in Charleston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a metal front door, beige floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Doors
Doors
arq.07arq.07
This pair of sliding doors opens conecting the interior with the extarior space in both sides of the house.
Large urban hallway in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a metal front door, grey floors, a sliding front door and exposed beams.
New York City Combination-Renovatin
New York City Combination-Renovatin
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
An entry foyer that pops with creative energy and color. Gorgeous wallpaper surrounds the hall. Beautiful entry rug with marble accents.
Expansive traditional foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a single front door, a metal front door, beige floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
秦野市北矢名　傾斜地(斜面地)に建つオーガニック菜園、畑付きアパート（集合住宅）
秦野市北矢名　傾斜地(斜面地)に建つオーガニック菜園、畑付きアパート（集合住宅）
ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所
北側　住戸アプローチ　マリンランプと亜鉛メッキの鉄骨デッキ
Design ideas for a modern front door in Other with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, grey floors and exposed beams.
Soldiers Pass
Soldiers Pass
Burkee Designs / Custom Furniture and CabinetryBurkee Designs / Custom Furniture and Cabinetry
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, white floors and exposed beams.
壬生中川の家リノベーション
壬生中川の家リノベーション
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Small rustic front door in Kyoto with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a metal front door, beige floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Lodge Trail
Lodge Trail
Niche Design Co. LLCNiche Design Co. LLC
Entry with custom double 8-foot iron doors, exposed wood beams, corner pocket office doors, engineered wood flooring and wood-capped black metal stair railing.
敷地15坪、建坪10坪、4層からなる立体連続ワンルームに住まう：東灘の住宅
敷地15坪、建坪10坪、4層からなる立体連続ワンルームに住まう：東灘の住宅
（株）イン・エクスデザイン（株）イン・エクスデザイン
Photo of a small modern entrance in Kobe with white walls, a single front door, a metal front door, grey floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
Augusta Walk I
Augusta Walk I
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and exposed beams.
IMG_2086.HEIC
IMG_2086.HEIC
Jeremy DriskellJeremy Driskell
Stepping stones to a modern farmhouse entry with large wood barn doors and steel front doors
Design ideas for a medium sized rural foyer with white walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, brown floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Fotografo Immobiliare • Casa Peretola Antica
Fotografo Immobiliare • Casa Peretola Antica
Ulisse AlbiatiUlisse Albiati
Committente: Studio Immobiliare GR Firenze. Ripresa fotografica: impiego obiettivo 24mm su pieno formato; macchina su treppiedi con allineamento ortogonale dell'inquadratura; impiego luce naturale esistente con l'ausilio di luci flash e luci continue 5400°K. Post-produzione: aggiustamenti base immagine; fusione manuale di livelli con differente esposizione per produrre un'immagine ad alto intervallo dinamico ma realistica; rimozione elementi di disturbo. Obiettivo commerciale: realizzazione fotografie di complemento ad annunci su siti web agenzia immobiliare; pubblicità su social network; pubblicità a stampa (principalmente volantini e pieghevoli).
CASA CON BELLA VISTA
CASA CON BELLA VISTA
Viù studio di ArchitetturaViù studio di Architettura
Photo of a contemporary front door in Bologna with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
目黒区の共同住宅
目黒区の共同住宅
ユウ建築設計室ユウ建築設計室
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Tokyo with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and exposed beams.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Photo of an expansive coastal front door in Charleston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a metal front door, beige floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
秦野市北矢名　傾斜地(斜面地)に建つオーガニック菜園、畑付きアパート（集合住宅）
秦野市北矢名　傾斜地(斜面地)に建つオーガニック菜園、畑付きアパート（集合住宅）
ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所
Modern front door in Other with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, grey floors and exposed beams.
敷地15坪、建坪10坪、4層からなる立体連続ワンルームに住まう：東灘の住宅
敷地15坪、建坪10坪、4層からなる立体連続ワンルームに住まう：東灘の住宅
（株）イン・エクスデザイン（株）イン・エクスデザイン
This is an example of a small modern entrance in Kobe with white walls, a single front door, a metal front door, grey floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.

Entrance with a Metal Front Door and Exposed Beams 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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