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Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - Elliptic by Porte, Color Black, Clear Glass.
This is an example of a small classic entrance in Austin with concrete flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige walls.
Hills style Entry Doors by Appwood
Hills style Entry Doors by Appwood
AppWood Custom WoodworkAppWood Custom Woodwork
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Charlotte with a metal front door.
Briar Ridge
Briar Ridge
Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLPLucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Houston with grey walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Midwest Iron Doors
Midwest Iron Doors
High Country Doors, Inc.High Country Doors, Inc.
Photo of a large front door in Denver with a double front door and a metal front door.
Traditional Iron Doors
Traditional Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Clean and simple is the name of the game in this architectural gem. Our simple wrought iron door avoids cluttering the entryway by keeping with the other state of the art design cues.
GRAND LODGE
GRAND LODGE
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Don B. McDonald, Architect TMD Builders Thomas McConnell Photography
Design ideas for a rustic front door in Austin with a single front door and a metal front door.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Phoenix with a single front door and a metal front door.
Los Altos
Los Altos
C W Wright Construction Co., Inc.C W Wright Construction Co., Inc.
Design ideas for a classic porch in San Francisco with a double front door and a metal front door.
Bronze Door Hardware
Bronze Door Hardware
Rocky Mountain HardwareRocky Mountain Hardware
Thumblatch entry set with the Stepped escutcheon (G301) and D grip (G609), shown in silicon bronze, medium patina.
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
Front Walkway
Front Walkway
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in New York with a pivot front door, a metal front door, grey walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Queenwood, Hamilton Showhome
Queenwood, Hamilton Showhome
David Reid HomesDavid Reid Homes
Beginning with a statement copper door and entrance, this stunning townhouse epitomises the perfect fusion of medium density housing with modern urban living. Each room has been carefully designed with usability in mind, creating a functional, low maintenance, luxurious home. The striking copper front door, hinuera stone and dark triclad cladding give this home instant street appeal. Downstairs, the home boasts a double garage with internal access, three bedrooms, separate toilet, bathroom and laundry, with the master suite and multiple living areas upstairs. Medium density housing is about optimising smaller building sites by designing and building homes which maximise living space. This new showhome exemplifies how this can be achieved, with both style and functionality at the fore.
Parade Home
Parade Home
Slate Ridge HomesSlate Ridge Homes
Photo of a rustic entrance in Other with a double front door and a metal front door.
Iron Doors & Double Doors
Iron Doors & Double Doors
EntryPoint Doors and WindowsEntryPoint Doors and Windows
Photo of a large classic front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Iron Doors
Contemporary Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
Entryway Tables
Entryway Tables
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury homes with elegant entryway tables by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos!
Skyhouse : Contemporary Mountain Residence
Skyhouse : Contemporary Mountain Residence
Cushing TerrellCushing Terrell
Audrey Hall
Contemporary front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
Caulfield House
Caulfield House
White Chalk InteriorsWhite Chalk Interiors
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Melbourne with a double front door and a metal front door.
Steel Sliding Doors
Steel Sliding Doors
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
A contemporary home entry with steel front doors. Looking into the foyer, and on beyond to the dining area. A chandelier made with paper clips over the natural stone dining table. The foyer has a silver leather tufted sofa, and the chairs in the dining room are also upholstered in silver. Modern Home Interiors and Exteriors, featuring clean lines, textures, colors and simple design with floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood, slate, and porcelain floors, all natural materials that give a sense of warmth throughout the spaces. Some homes have steel exposed beams and monolith concrete and galvanized steel walls to give a sense of weight and coolness in these very hot, sunny Southern California locations. Kitchens feature built in appliances, and glass backsplashes. Living rooms have contemporary style fireplaces and custom upholstery for the most comfort. Bedroom headboards are upholstered, with most master bedrooms having modern wall fireplaces surounded by large porcelain tiles. Project Locations: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Westlake, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. photo by Peter Malinowski
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Intl
Small contemporary front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The custom double front doors are made with four panes of flemish glass to bring in light and still provide privacy.
This is an example of a large farmhouse front door in St Louis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.

Entrance with 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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