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Entrance with Brown Walls and a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Single Door - Wings by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Flemish Glass
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete 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.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Modoo Modoo interior designModoo Modoo interior design
I choose to have all stone floors with a honed finish and all marble accents high polished.
Expansive traditional entrance in Los Angeles with brown walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Modern Barn
Modern Barn
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
Photo by Casey Woods
Photo of a medium sized rural vestibule in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Lake Travis Retreat
Lake Travis Retreat
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Newport Coast Mansion
Newport Coast Mansion
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Interior Design By LoriDennis.com
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Los Angeles with brown walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Tropical Modern Kauai
Tropical Modern Kauai
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
The Kauai Style cable railing is seen on this entry bridge to the front door. It can also be seen on the outdoor deck beyond. Cable railings are great for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The posts are made of solid aluminum and powder coated black. Railings by Keuka Studios
Tribeca Lobby
Tribeca Lobby
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Photography: Regan Wood Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi foyer in New York with brown walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
New Caelifera
New Caelifera
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
photo by Mary Kiesau
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Seattle with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Therma Tru 6 panel, 60" x 96" size double Dutch doors. Urbane bronze custom color. Heritage Tuscon Bronze hardware by Copper Creek. Laguna Niguel, CA.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Clean lines using steel fabricated doors with a bronze finish.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Charlotte with a double front door, brown walls, slate flooring and a metal front door.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Single Door - Gothic by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Flemish Glass
Photo of a small traditional front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
久我山の家
久我山の家
ica associates inc.ica associates inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Tokyo with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Tribeca Lobby
Tribeca Lobby
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Photography: Regan Wood Photography
Medium sized scandi foyer in New York with brown walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Hunters Hill
Hunters Hill
TKD ArchitectsTKD Architects
Michael Nicholson
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Sydney with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door, brown walls and brown floors.
Lake Union Float Home, Seattle WA
Lake Union Float Home, Seattle WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Copper clad entry door with port hole. Photography by Ben Benschneider.
This is an example of a small urban front door in Seattle with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
River Cliff Homes
River Cliff Homes
Medley of PhotographyMedley of Photography
Medley of Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Big Fir Vineyard
Big Fir Vineyard
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Like other special moments in the program, the entry is set at an angle to the rest of the house, ushering visitors in and setting up the dynamic experience of the space. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.
Woodlands Carlton Woods Home
Woodlands Carlton Woods Home
Vining Design AssociatesVining Design Associates
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front door in Houston with brown walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Hillside
Hillside
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Medium sized retro foyer in San Diego with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a metal front door, brown floors and panelled walls.

Entrance with Brown Walls and 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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