Entrance with Metallic Walls and a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

Matthew Gallant
Photo of a contemporary front door in Seattle with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Entry

Johnston Design Group

Photo of a medium sized beach style foyer in Other with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

Durable Ocean

Holland & Knapp Construction

Erin Feinblatt & Zachary Knapp
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front door in San Luis Obispo with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Spring Street Rebuild

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Rich and Janet approached us looking to downsize their home and move to Corvallis to live closer to family. They were drawn to our passion for passive solar and energy-efficient building, as they shared this same passion. They were fortunate to purchase a 1050 sf house with three bedrooms and 1 bathroom right next door to their daughter and her family. While the original 55-year-old residence was characterized by an outdated floor plan, low ceilings, limited daylight, and a barely insulated outdated envelope, the existing foundations and floor framing system were in good condition. Consequently, the owners, working in tandem with us and their architect, decided to preserve and integrate these components into a fully transformed modern new house that embodies the perfect symbiosis of energy efficiency, functionality, comfort and beauty. With the expert participation of our designer Sarah, homeowners Rich and Janet selected the interior finishes of the home, blending lush materials, textures, and colors together to create a stunning home next door to their daughter’s family. The successful completion of this wonderful project resulted in a vibrant blended-family compound where the two families and three generations can now mingle and share the joy of life with each other.

Entry

Interior Design By Jo

The glazed panels bring light into this enclosed foyer.
Photo of a large modern foyer in Brisbane with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Safir Residence

Ward+Blake Architects

The Safir residence and guest house, by Ward+Blake Architects, is situated to take in the northern views of the Grand Teton Range by stringing the rooms along an east west axis, looking north. The two residences share common materials and geometric components, creating a holistic aesthetic. Photo Credit: Roger Wade

Art Filled Apartment

Designtheory Inc.

Photo of a small modern foyer in Toronto with metallic walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, blue floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

A.H HOUSE

有限会社ラグデザイン

シルバーの金属製外j壁とナチュラルウッド（杉）との組み合わせは軽やかで優しいイメージに。玄関引き戸は木製。
Photo of a medium sized front door in Other with metallic walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.

Интерьер современного жилого дома в коттеджном поселке "Монтевиль"

Архитектурное бюро LOFTING

Contemporary vestibule in Moscow with metallic walls, marble flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.

Northwood custom home build

SBRGROUP

A fitting entrance to this luxury custom home build in Northwood. The Eastern style of this new build was based around this stunning antique wooden door and highlighted with Corten steel panels and security door. See more of this amazing house here - https://sbrgroup.com.au/portfolio-item/northwood/

Hawthorn East Apartment

Lewisham Interiors

Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Melbourne with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

Ballentine Road

Lancor Construction Group, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional foyer in New York with metallic walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

La Scala Lobby

Pamela Durkin Designs

Pamela Durkin
Inspiration for a large classic vestibule in Miami with metallic walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Hale Residence

Ewing Architects

Jordan Sleeth
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Portland with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Hale Residence Entry Looking towards Lake

Ewing Architects

Jordan Sleeth
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Portland with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Durable Ocean

Holland & Knapp Construction

Erin Feinblatt & Zachary Knapp
This is an example of a medium sized beach style entrance in San Luis Obispo with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Faux Finishing Styles

Ursallie Smith

Metallic White Faux Finishing
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in Atlanta with metallic walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

茄子色のおうち　エントランスアプローチ

DESIGN OFFICE OPPOSITION / デザインオフィスオポジッション

玄関アプローチのスロープ側から屋根付きの一息入れられる玄関前のスペースを見る。
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Tokyo with metallic walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and a timber clad ceiling.

Entry

Johnston Design Group

Medium sized beach style foyer in Other with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

上賀茂の家

アトリエ・ブリコラージュ一級建築士事務所

エントランスゲートの横には宅配ボックスも備えています。
Design ideas for a modern entrance in Kyoto with metallic walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Entrance with Metallic Walls and a Medium Wood 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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