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Entrance with Concrete Flooring and a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - D'Vine by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Clear Glass
Photo of a small classic front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a double front door, grey walls and a metal front door.
HouseA1
HouseA1
ｉｍａ建築設計室ｉｍａ建築設計室
Photo by：大井川 茂兵衛
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with brown floors, white walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door and a metal front door.
Arroyo Residence
Arroyo Residence
UserUser
Erich Remash Architect
Photo of a contemporary front door in Seattle with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Oklahoma City with beige walls, concrete flooring, a metal front door and a single front door.
Modern Doors
Modern Doors
Modern FabricationModern Fabrication
Ken Spurgin
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
We chose a very dramatic and modern stainless steel door for the front entry. The dark-sky compliant sconces are hand-forged wrought iron. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego
TipTop Haus
TipTop Haus
SOLSTICE Planning and ArchitectureSOLSTICE Planning and Architecture
Located in a flood zone, the sequence of arrival gradually elevates guests as they approach the front door raised five feet above grade.The front-facing pool and elevated courtyard becomes the epicenter of the entry experience and the focal point of the living spaces.
Modern Ski Chalet
Modern Ski Chalet
Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.
Modern ski chalet with walls of windows to enjoy the mountainous view provided of this ski-in ski-out property. Formal and casual living room areas allow for flexible entertaining. Construction - Bear Mountain Builders Interiors - Hunter & Company Photos - Gibeon Photography
都市に住まう　Na-HOUSE
都市に住まう　Na-HOUSE
M4建築設計室M4建築設計室
共同設計者：中島謙一郎　Photo by 宮本和義 左側の階段下は、奥行の深い下足入れと物入れとスリッパ入れ。 土間から１４ｃｍずつの高さで通常のフロアレベルへ。介護者付車椅子対応。
Photo of a small modern hallway in Osaka with white walls, concrete flooring, a metal front door, grey floors and a single front door.
Glass House Entry
Glass House Entry
LJS Design IncLJS Design Inc
This is an example of a large modern front door in San Diego with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Arch Door
Arch Door
Sion Structural and OrnamentalSion Structural and Ornamental
Powder coat Paint
Design ideas for a medium sized foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Studio City, New Construction Home
Studio City, New Construction Home
Precise Home BuildersPrecise Home Builders
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Single Door - Fleur de Lis by Porte, Color Black, Flemish Glass
This is an example of a small classic front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige walls.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Large traditional front door in Oklahoma City with a metal front door, beige walls, concrete flooring and a single front door.
Las Alturas, Santa Barbara
Las Alturas, Santa Barbara
RRM Design GroupRRM Design Group
Michelle Torres-grant Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
House 6 - Menlo Park
House 6 - Menlo Park
Cheng DesignCheng Design
Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Front Pivot Door, House 6 concrete and wood home House 6, is Cheng Design’s sixth custom home project, was redesigned and constructed from top-to-bottom. The project represents a major career milestone thanks to the unique and innovative use of concrete, as this residence is one of Cheng Design’s first-ever ‘hybrid’ structures, constructed as a combination of wood and concrete. Photography: Matthew Millman
Seaview Escape
Seaview Escape
Coates Design Architecture + InteriorsCoates Design Architecture + Interiors
Coates Design Architects Seattle Lara Swimmer Photography Fairbank Construction
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with black walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Willits Compound
Willits Compound
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Copyrights: WA design
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, grey floors, a single front door, a metal front door and white walls.
Big Fir Vineyard
Big Fir Vineyard
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
The angle of the entry creates a flow of circulation that welcomes visitors while providing a nook for shoes and coats. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.
Sawtell Residence
Sawtell Residence
Dan Bowland DesignDan Bowland Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and a vaulted ceiling.

Entrance with Concrete Flooring 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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