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Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Hanomoco DesignHanomoco Design
standing seam metal roof
Large modern foyer in San Francisco with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Квартира на Уделке в бирюзовых тонах
Квартира на Уделке в бирюзовых тонах
SN.mebeLLSN.mebeLL
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Rollingwood Home
Rollingwood Home
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and grey 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.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - Elliptic by Porte, Color Black, Clear Glass.
This is an example of a small classic entrance in Austin with concrete flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige walls.
Contemporary Iron Doors
Contemporary Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Large contemporary front door in Miami with a single front door and a metal front door.
GRAND LODGE
GRAND LODGE
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Don B. McDonald, Architect TMD Builders Thomas McConnell Photography
This is an example of an entrance in Austin with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Capture Attention with Unique, Modern Pivot Doors
Capture Attention with Unique, Modern Pivot Doors
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Check out this full view of a custom 60/40 pivot style door, finished in Charcoal and boasting intricate wrought iron details and chrome hardware.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Charlotte with slate flooring, a metal front door, brown walls and a single front door.
Mediterranean Style Pool Gate | Custom Made Gates That Meet Pool Code Requiremts
Mediterranean Style Pool Gate | Custom Made Gates That Meet Pool Code Requiremts
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Beverly Hills, CA - Pool safety codes hinder a lot of homeowners today in terms of what style garden gates they can use. Dynamic Garage Door believes in a no-barrier design concept that allows our clients to achieve the aesthetics they are looking for while maintaining pool safety gate regulations and requirements. This iron-scrolled gate would typically be in violation of what a pool safety gate should be because it would be easy for a child to climb via the iron scrolling. The best solution is using safety laminated, tempered glass which is highly resilient to impact while at the same time creating a surface that is climb-proof thus eliminating the potential of a child climbing over the pool area without supervision. Instead of using an unsightly spring attached to the gate and post we opted for spring-loaded hinges so that we don't compromise the look and feel of the gate. Keeping in mind all these details when we build and install our custom gates me our gates not only beautiful to look at but safe and sound to use as swimming pool safe gates that harmonize architecturally with your landscaping or home's style. This Beverly Hills, CA home was retrofitted with an astounding Mediterranean Gate Design that decorates the passage way to swimming pool area all-the-while keeping the integrity of Mediterranean style intact. Do you need a truly custom gate designed and crafted especially for you? What about your clients? Impress them with Dynamic Garage Door and/or gate....maybe both or a whole set of side gates and garage doors.
Wading Place 2
Wading Place 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Photo of a large modern foyer in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Timeless design and simple sophistication
Timeless design and simple sophistication
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Прихожая/холл между комнатами с большим зеркалом, столиком по центру и банкеткой.
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Saint Petersburg with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Classic
Contemporary Classic
Mattingly Thaler ArchitectureMattingly Thaler Architecture
front entry
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Modern Doors
Modern Doors
Midwest Iron DoorsMidwest Iron Doors
10' tall modern Thermal Break iron door with custom handles
Modern front door in Omaha with a double front door and a metal front door.
Crystal Cove V
Crystal Cove V
Richard Krantz Architecture IncRichard Krantz Architecture Inc
This is an example of a mediterranean hallway in Orange County with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and white walls.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Seattle with a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Cordillera Ranch Residence
Cordillera Ranch Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
Cordillera Ranch Residence Builder: Todd Glowka Designer: Jessica Claiborne, Claiborne & Co too Photo Credits: Lauren Keller Materials Used: Macchiato Plank, Vaal 3D Wallboard, Ipe Decking European Oak Engineered Wood Flooring, Engineered Red Oak 3D wall paneling, Ipe Decking on exterior walls. This beautiful home, located in Boerne, Tx, utilizes our Macchiato Plank for the flooring, Vaal 3D Wallboard on the chimneys, and Ipe Decking for the exterior walls. The modern luxurious feel of our products are a match made in heaven for this upscale residence.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
mark architecturemark architecture
Rob Jordan
Large modern foyer in San Francisco with concrete flooring and a metal front door.
Downtown Zen
Downtown Zen
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
foyer opening up into kitchen and dining. natural quarter sawn white oak solid hardwood flooring, teak mid century danish credenza, kitchen with floating white oak shelves, RBW pendants over kitchen peninsula, farrow and ball elephants breath kitchen cabinets
Eclectic Mid-Century - Rancho Mirage
Eclectic Mid-Century - Rancho Mirage
Brittany Stiles DesignBrittany Stiles Design
Built on Frank Sinatra’s estate, this custom home was designed to be a fun and relaxing weekend retreat for our clients who live full time in Orange County. As a second home and playing up the mid-century vibe ubiquitous in the desert, we departed from our clients’ more traditional style to create a modern and unique space with the feel of a boutique hotel. Classic mid-century materials were used for the architectural elements and hard surfaces of the home such as walnut flooring and cabinetry, terrazzo stone and straight set brick walls, while the furnishings are a more eclectic take on modern style. We paid homage to “Old Blue Eyes” by hanging a 6’ tall image of his mug shot in the entry.
Plantation Blvd
Plantation Blvd
UserUser
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Nashville with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.

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 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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