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Entrance with Metallic Walls and a Pivot Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Masterpiece
Contemporary Masterpiece
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Interior Designer Jacques Saint Dizier Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Entryway Update
Entryway Update
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
We used global design elements to decorate the space.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Atlanta with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
A Family's Fort Lauderdale Beach Retreat
A Family's Fort Lauderdale Beach Retreat
Rossi Interiors, Inc.Rossi Interiors, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Miami with metallic walls, porcelain flooring and a pivot front door.
scroll gate
scroll gate
Carbon & SandCarbon & Sand
handcrafted wrought iron garden gates
Design ideas for a large victorian front door in Seattle with metallic walls, brick flooring, a pivot front door and a blue front door.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Mark Boisclair
Inspiration for an expansive rural entrance in Phoenix with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Safir Residence
Safir Residence
Ward+Blake ArchitectsWard+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
New Whitford Home and Landscape
New Whitford Home and Landscape
Peter Diprose Architects and LandscapePeter Diprose Architects and Landscape
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Auckland with metallic walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Industrial Style, weather proof doorway to the sea
Industrial Style, weather proof doorway to the sea
ArchitectonicusArchitectonicus
Architectonicus
Design ideas for a medium sized urban front door in Hampshire with metallic walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Living Spaces Portfolio
Living Spaces Portfolio
Designhaus InteriorsDesignhaus Interiors
Medium sized classic foyer in Philadelphia with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring and a pivot front door.
Forfar Show Home
Forfar Show Home
Casa ConstructionCasa Construction
Sleek architectural exterior and design of this home belies the comfort and lightness of the spaces within.
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Christchurch with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Residential Project Sun House
Residential Project Sun House
Amantis DesignAmantis Design
View from inside through exterior door
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with metallic walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Shipshape
Shipshape
Robin O'Donnell Architects LtdRobin O'Donnell Architects Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized hallway in Auckland with metallic walls and a pivot front door.
Paradise House
Paradise House
Hatz ArchitectsHatz Architects
This is an example of a large beach style front door in Melbourne with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
La Tartareria
La Tartareria
The Old Green CornerThe Old Green Corner
Inspiration for a small industrial front door in Barcelona with metallic walls, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Residential Project Sun House
Residential Project Sun House
Amantis DesignAmantis Design
View from outside through exterior door
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door with metallic walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Mark Boisclair
Photo of an expansive foyer in Phoenix with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Mark Boisclair
Expansive farmhouse foyer in Phoenix with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Safir Residence
Safir Residence
Ward+Blake ArchitectsWard+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
Country dwelling
Country dwelling
ArchitectonicusArchitectonicus
Architectonicus
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Hampshire with metallic walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.

Entrance with Metallic Walls and a Pivot 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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