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Entrance with a Metal Front Door and Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Park Avenue Apartment
Park Avenue Apartment
Darci Hether New YorkDarci Hether New York
The bold geometric black and white marble stone floor pattern makes a big impact on this gallery/foyer space. This gallery space showcases the home owner's art collection as well as separates the living room from the dining room. Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/bespoke-bachelor-pad-park-avenue-nyc/
Colorful Ranch Retreat
Colorful Ranch Retreat
JJ InteriorsJJ Interiors
What a spectacular welcome to this mountain retreat. A trio of chandeliers hang above a custom copper door while a narrow bridge spans across the curved stair.
Granada Trail
Granada Trail
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Pattern Entry
Pattern Entry
Alair Homes DallasAlair Homes Dallas
Photo of a large modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Grapevine Modern
Grapevine Modern
Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLCWesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
B.J.R. Residence
B.J.R. Residence
Sky Studio Designs, LLCSky Studio Designs, LLC
Large steel front door with large gas lantern light fixture and wood ceiling.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front door in New Orleans with brick flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, beige walls and multi-coloured floors.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
Interiors by Morris & Woodhouse Interiors LLC, Architecture by ARCHONSTRUCT LLC © Robert Granoff
Expansive contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
French Chateaux
French Chateaux
Allan Malouf StudioAllan Malouf Studio
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Other with a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
The La Palma
The La Palma
Tundra HomesTundra Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Aspen Willows
Aspen Willows
Moderno Inc.Moderno Inc.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Calgary with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Charnock 1
Charnock 1
Waconah ConstructionWaconah Construction
Contemporary front door in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Lakewood Ridge Cove - Belvedere
Lakewood Ridge Cove - Belvedere
Integrity BuildersIntegrity Builders
Integrity Builders / JPM Real Estate Photography /
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Austin with white walls, a pivot front door, a metal front door, multi-coloured floors and porcelain flooring.
Linda Isle
Linda Isle
Hilton BuildersHilton Builders
Inspiration for a large mediterranean entrance in Orange County with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Appartement Prive Paris 07 Duroc
Appartement Prive Paris 07 Duroc
LatbatsLatbats
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, ceramic flooring, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Golden Keys
Golden Keys
Oleg Klodt Architecture & DesignOleg Klodt Architecture & Design
Архитектурное Бюро Олега Клодта. Фотограф Сергей Ананьев
Classic front door in Moscow with beige walls, a single front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Powerful First Impressions | Del Mar Inland Residence
Powerful First Impressions | Del Mar Inland Residence
Robeson DesignRobeson Design
Robeson Design Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Ryan Garvin, Photography | Please Note: For information on items seen in these photos, leave a comment. For info about our work: info@robesondesign.com
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Interior Selections AustinInterior Selections Austin
Twist Tours
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Bayville Home
Bayville Home
UserUser
Curved staircase in foyer
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in New York with white walls, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Craftsman style home with lots of DETAIL...
Craftsman style home with lots of DETAIL...
Todd HomesTodd Homes
Large classic foyer in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Hollywood Hills Remodel
Hollywood Hills Remodel
Landmark Construction CrewLandmark Construction Crew
This rustic design of double entry doors with cast iron brings you back to the olden times.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.

Entrance with a Metal Front Door and Multi-coloured Floors 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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