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

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Bellevue Modern
Bellevue Modern
UserUser
Custom cubbies allow for the owners to slip out of their gym clothes or outer wear and into their comfy clothes.
Design ideas for a small modern boot room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Serenbe
Serenbe
John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a large country foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a pivot front door, a grey front door, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Turnstyle ID - Lieve Saether - Christmas Installation
Turnstyle ID - Lieve Saether - Christmas Installation
Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio MarketingTwist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing
Allison Cartwright
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Scandinavian modern
Scandinavian modern
Home StyleHome Style
Pivot door by Zola
This is an example of a scandinavian front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Los Angelese
Los Angelese
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Modern entry design JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Puerta Encino Gris Carpintería de Obra
Puerta Encino Gris Carpintería de Obra
KaReVaKaReVa
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Other with granite flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Bigfoot House
Bigfoot House
studioSTL, Inc.studioSTL, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Seattle with beige walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and exposed beams.
Golden Beach Custom Door
Golden Beach Custom Door
HCD Group CorpHCD Group Corp
Antonio Chagin
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Miami with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Trousdale Estates Beverly Hills Modern
Trousdale Estates Beverly Hills Modern
Trevor Howells Interior DesignTrevor Howells Interior Design
Photo of a retro foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, a pivot front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Riverside Condo
Riverside Condo
Joanne Dolan DesignJoanne Dolan Design
Contemporary decor in a downtown Toronto condo
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
The Garden Pavilion
The Garden Pavilion
Atelier BondAtelier Bond
From the side entry in the modern extension sits a mud room for coats, school bags and family 'life' items.
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Adelaide with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door, grey floors and wood walls.
house A
house A
Amitzi ArchitectsAmitzi Architects
דלת כניסה עם תקרת בטון
Design ideas for a medium sized modern entrance in Other with a pivot front door, a grey front door, white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
The Stables, Clovelly
The Stables, Clovelly
LisaZahraDesignLisaZahraDesign
Katherine Lu
Design ideas for an urban foyer in Sydney with white walls, a pivot front door, granite flooring, a grey front door and grey floors.
Gelling Road, Strathfield
Gelling Road, Strathfield
Justin Loe ArchitectsJustin Loe Architects
Michael Nicholson
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Sydney with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Forms & Surfaces Door
Forms & Surfaces Door
Mark Nichols Modern InteriorsMark Nichols Modern Interiors
Photography by Daniel Chavkin
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, granite flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Spitfire Door S-700
Spitfire Door S-700
Cedar Views Windows LimitedCedar Views Windows Limited
Spitfire S-700 Pivot door. This door is a premium Aluminium door, this entrance door can be coupled with Puzzle Aluminium Cladding to achieve a flush maintenance free entrance to your home. With the WOW factor.
Grey timber doors
Grey timber doors
Medina Joinery LtdMedina Joinery Ltd
Grey Accoya Bifold doors manufactured by Medina Joinery. Contact us for more info. Tel: 023 9363 7380
Photo of a traditional entrance in Hampshire with a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Medium sized contemporary front door in Sydney with a pivot front door, white walls, concrete flooring, a grey front door and grey floors.
Northgate Residence - Interior
Northgate Residence - Interior
Decora PaintingDecora Painting
Walls - Sherwin Williams Duration Trim and Doors- Sherwin Williams Proclassic Ceiling - Sherwin Williams Eminence Handrail - Custom Gel Stain and Minwax Water Based Helmsman Spar Urethane
Charming Little Farmhouse
Charming Little Farmhouse
Rice Builders, LLCRice Builders, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized country front door in Other with a pivot front door and a grey front door.

Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and a Grey 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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