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Expansive Entrance with Metallic Walls Ideas and Designs

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Harbour Green Three - Residential Lobby - Vancouver - British Columbia
Harbour Green Three - Residential Lobby - Vancouver - British Columbia
Living AtmospheresLiving Atmospheres
Byron Skoretz
Inspiration for an expansive modern entrance in Calgary with metallic walls and marble flooring.
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
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.
Hallways
Hallways
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Studio
Photo of an expansive contemporary hallway in Gloucestershire with metallic walls and concrete flooring.
Big Lick Project
Big Lick Project
Sage CustomSage Custom
Thermally Broken Steel Doors
This is an example of an expansive modern hallway in Other with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Entry
Entry
Perrino: Design, Build, FurnishPerrino: Design, Build, Furnish
Expansive classic front door in Cleveland with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
UserUser
Photo Credit: Mary Nichols
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Los Angeles with limestone flooring and metallic walls.
Abbey Road Low Energy
Abbey Road Low Energy
Bow Tie ConstructionBow Tie Construction
Front door, hallway and stairs
Expansive classic foyer in London with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Design Showcase Project
Design Showcase Project
Cheryl Collins Signature StyleCheryl Collins Signature Style
Majestic Grand Foyer leaving one to feel like he or she is in the Palace of Versailles. Custom Window treatments leading into a grand dining room.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with metallic walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Aerovilla
Aerovilla
Realmark Design BuildRealmark Design Build
This is the Office Entry and Hangar access to the front of the site.
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Houston with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Villanova Project 2
Villanova Project 2
Leslie Hayes InteriorsLeslie Hayes Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Philadelphia with metallic walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Northwood custom home build
Northwood custom home build
SBRGROUPSBRGROUP
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/
Penthouse 2 at Trump Hollywood
Penthouse 2 at Trump Hollywood
Natalia Neverko DesignNatalia Neverko Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and metallic walls.
Bench 170
Bench 170
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
This home was designed to block traffic noise from the nearby highway and provide ocean views from every room. The entry courtyard is enclosed by two wings which then unfold around the site. The minimalist central living area has a 30' wide by 8' high sliding glass door that opens to a deck, with views of the ocean, extending the entire length of the house. The home is built using glulam beams with corrugated metal siding and cement board on the exterior and radiant heated, polished concrete floors on the interior. Photographer: Stacey Thomas
Art Collector's Park Avenue Apartment
Art Collector's Park Avenue Apartment
Gail Green InteriorsGail Green Interiors
A beautiful and ethereal looking bar frames one side of the entry, while a custom designed barn door frames the other. The recessed mirror within the bar reflects the iridescence of the kitchen opposite the space. Sandblasted glass shelves float on either side of the area. And, nickel metal mesh is the countertop. A rare Josef Hoffman sits atop the bar.
Old World Meets Modern - Houston - Spring Branch
Old World Meets Modern - Houston - Spring Branch
J Renee InteriorsJ Renee Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with metallic walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Lakeside Apartment
Contemporary Lakeside Apartment
Pretorius StudioPretorius Studio
Encaustic metallic venetian plaster columns are aluminum leafed. Architecture by Tigerman McCurry. Photography by Scott Fraser. Featured in Architectural Digest 1997.
Design Showcase Project
Design Showcase Project
Cheryl Collins Signature StyleCheryl Collins Signature Style
Majestic Grand Foyer leaving one to feel like he or she is in the Palace of Versailles. Custom Window treatments leading into a grand dining room.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with metallic walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Rococo Design Faux Finishing
Rococo Design Faux Finishing
Ursallie SmithUrsallie Smith
Warm Silver Metallic Diamond Grid Faux Finish
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in DC Metro with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Kirkland
Modern Kirkland
Medici ArchitectsMedici Architects
Design ideas for an expansive modern foyer in Seattle with metallic walls and brown floors.

Expansive Entrance with Metallic Walls 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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