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Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
This is a 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1 acre water view lot with game room, study, pool, spa and lanai summer kitchen.
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and feature lighting.
Audrey et Romain
Audrey et Romain
Charlotte FequetCharlotte Fequet
Design Charlotte Féquet Photos Laura Jacques
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
4004 113th Orchard Park
4004 113th Orchard Park
Dan Wilson HomesDan Wilson Homes
J. Levi Myers
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Austin with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Bel Air, MSH Design
Bel Air, MSH Design
MSH Design, Inc.MSH Design, Inc.
California Homes
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
DWA
DWA
UserUser
www.seancostellophoto.com
This is an example of a classic foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Entry
Entry
Woodstone Builders, LLC.Woodstone Builders, LLC.
Photo by Elizabeth Brossa
Photo of a large classic hallway in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Huron High Rise
Huron High Rise
Michael Del Piero Good DesignMichael Del Piero Good Design
Photographer-Janet Mesic Mackie
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Chicago with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Saldo
Saldo
Schaefer Custom HomesSchaefer Custom Homes
Inspiration for a mediterranean foyer in San Luis Obispo with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Beautiful Hand-Painted Foyer Ceiling | Navy Blue Ceiling Ideas
Beautiful Hand-Painted Foyer Ceiling | Navy Blue Ceiling Ideas
Twilly and FigTwilly and Fig
This foyer is inviting and stylish. From the decorative accessories to the hand-painted ceiling, everything complements one another to create a grand entry. Visit our interior designers & home designer Dallas website for more details >>> https://dkorhome.com/project/modern-asian-inspired-interior-design/
Traditional New Jersey Home
Traditional New Jersey Home
Home Surplus Of KeyportHome Surplus Of Keyport
This is an example of a large traditional front door in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Richard Harp Homes Personal Home
Richard Harp Homes Personal Home
Richard Harp Homes, Inc.Richard Harp Homes, Inc.
Designed by Tobi Fairley Interior Design, Built by Richard Harp Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Little Rock with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Larchmont Victorian Interior
Larchmont Victorian Interior
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Entry Foyer with Skateboards Photo Credit: Denison Lourenco
Photo of a medium sized eclectic foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and pink floors.
2016 Max Award Winning Lago Viento
2016 Max Award Winning Lago Viento
Interior Selections AustinInterior Selections Austin
Large mediterranean front door in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
SUGAR CREEK
SUGAR CREEK
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Ryan Street & Associates Michael Deane Homes
Design ideas for a classic front door in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Amherst
Amherst
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean hallway in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Ridge Oak Residence
Ridge Oak Residence
McKinney York ArchitectsMcKinney York Architects
This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard. Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.
Entry Hall in Modern Style
Entry Hall in Modern Style
MO..OW DesignMO..OW Design
I chose to do the entry hall because the double-height space required a bold approach. I have combined cubist elements with a variety of colors, textures and dimensions to create an art gallery for a sophisticated resident. Pictures by Marco Ricco.
Five Forks Estate
Five Forks Estate
Bergeron Custom Homes, LLCBergeron Custom Homes, LLC
Edie Ellison
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Manor Road Residence
Manor Road Residence
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large romantic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
SUGAR CREEK
SUGAR CREEK
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Ryan Street & Associates Michael Deane Homes
Photo of a traditional front door in Austin with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.

Entrance with Dark Hardwood 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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