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Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Heady Residence
Heady Residence
Tascone DesignTascone Design
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Perth with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Medium sized retro front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door, a glass front door, grey walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Grand Entrance
Grand Entrance
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
A grande entrance to compliment the amazing architecture by Drewett Works. We worked with Brimley Development to create a truly striking entrance. Custom designed stainless lautner edge details create the illusion that the structure and patios are floating on water. The black interiors and stone work create an amazing mirror reflection. Photos are by Michael Duerinckx.
Hillcrest: Trousdale Estates Modern New Home
Hillcrest: Trousdale Estates Modern New Home
Boswell ConstructionBoswell Construction
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Summitridge Drive
Summitridge Drive
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Summitridge Drive Beverly Hills modern mansion foyer
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with a pivot front door, a glass front door, white walls and grey floors.
Contemporary Mountain Residence
Contemporary Mountain Residence
Frame Architecture, IncFrame Architecture, Inc
Entry courtyard
Large contemporary front door in Other with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Finisterra Modern Residence
Finisterra Modern Residence
Milestone HomesMilestone Homes
Impressive glass entry showcasing the view. Photo by Bill Lesch Photography
Large modern front door in Phoenix with grey walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Modern Residence
Modern Residence
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrián Gregorutti
This is an example of a modern front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door, a glass front door, beige walls and concrete flooring.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Design ideas for a medium sized country front door in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Leucadia Beach Home
Leucadia Beach Home
Streamline DevelopmentStreamline Development
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in San Diego with a pivot front door, a glass front door, grey walls and concrete flooring.
Northwood | 2018
Northwood | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Design ideas for a coastal foyer in Dallas with grey walls, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Lori Backen InteriorsLori Backen Interiors
Here I was very focused on allowing the Architecture to take center stage. I kept the entry hall furnishings to a minimum. The art, the architecture, the views, the finishes,... it was all exquisite. I didn’t want the furniture to upstage any of it. I used very high quality pieces that were extremely refined yet a bit rustic. A nice juxtaposition....
Midcentury Entry
Midcentury Entry
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Other with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Medium sized midcentury front door in San Francisco with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Completed Projects - Jobs
Completed Projects - Jobs
Bramco Builders, Inc.Bramco Builders, Inc.
Contemporary front door in Orange County with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
White Box No. 2 - Entry
White Box No. 2 - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Pristine combed-face white limestone clad walls, a custom oversized glass pivot door, and a double-sided entry fireplace offer a zen-like welcome to guests. Project Details // White Box No. 2 Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape Design (hardscape): Greey | Pickett Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: Jeff Zaruba See more of this project here: https://www.drewettworks.com/white-box-no-2/
Mayflower Renovation
Mayflower Renovation
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Photo by David Dietrich. Carolina Home & Garden Magazine, Summer 2017
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Charlotte with a pivot front door, a glass front door, beige walls, slate flooring and beige floors.
Twin Peaks Residence
Twin Peaks Residence
Jensen ArchitectsJensen Architects
This is an example of a modern entrance in San Francisco with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
SW Hills Residence
SW Hills Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Portland with terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, white floors and a wood ceiling.
midcentury in marin #2
midcentury in marin #2
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Wide glass pivot door opens into an intimate foyer clad in white oak
Photo of an expansive retro foyer in San Francisco with medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.

Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and a Glass 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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