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MOSS FARMS
MOSS FARMS
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary hallway in Dallas with a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Grand entry with stairway Photography: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
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.
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.
Iron Doors
Iron Doors
Rustic DecorRustic Decor
Iron Front Door Visit Our Showroom! 15125 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
This is an example of a large modern front door in Phoenix with white walls, a single front door and a metal front door.
Tropical Modern Kauai
Tropical Modern Kauai
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
The Kauai Style cable railing is seen on this entry bridge to the front door. It can also be seen on the outdoor deck beyond. Cable railings are great for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The posts are made of solid aluminum and powder coated black. Railings by Keuka Studios
Pattern Entry
Pattern Entry
Alair Homes DallasAlair Homes Dallas
Photo of a large modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Miami Beach Estate
Miami Beach Estate
Errez Design Inc.Errez Design Inc.
Javier Lozada
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Miami with beige walls, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Midlothian Custom New Build
Midlothian Custom New Build
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
The mudroom entry off the garage is expansive and houses a dog washing station, a second laundry for pool towels and muddy athletic clothing. We did gorgeous custom cabinetry in this pretty teal color with the gold decorative metal screening to allow the lockers to breath.
Preston Hollow - Transitional
Preston Hollow - Transitional
Bella Custom Homes, Inc.Bella Custom Homes, Inc.
Entry
Large traditional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and white floors.
Durango
Durango
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.
{Little Elm, TX}
{Little Elm, TX}
Salcedo HomesSalcedo Homes
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Bradbury California Mega Mansion
Bradbury California Mega Mansion
Xulon FloorsXulon Floors
Xulon Floors
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
BETTIS
BETTIS
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Thomas McConnell Photography | Ryan Street & Associates | Michael Deane Homes | Studio Seiders Design
This is an example of a large mediterranean entrance in Austin with beige walls, a single front door and a metal front door.
Forged Iron Doors
Forged Iron Doors
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GlassCraft
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Tampa with beige walls, a double front door and a metal front door.
{Little Elm, TX}
{Little Elm, TX}
Salcedo HomesSalcedo Homes
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Mountain Peek
Mountain Peek
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Mountain Peek is a custom residence located within the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. The layout of the home was heavily influenced by the site. Instead of building up vertically the floor plan reaches out horizontally with slight elevations between different spaces. This allowed for beautiful views from every space and also gave us the ability to play with roof heights for each individual space. Natural stone and rustic wood are accented by steal beams and metal work throughout the home. (photos by Whitney Kamman)
Contemporary
Contemporary
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Clean lines using steel fabricated doors with a bronze finish.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Charlotte with a double front door, brown walls, slate flooring and a metal front door.
This Art Deco Home added a mosaic marble rug inset to marble floors.
This Art Deco Home added a mosaic marble rug inset to marble floors.
Camille Self DesignsCamille Self Designs
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
TipTop Haus
TipTop Haus
SOLSTICE Planning and ArchitectureSOLSTICE Planning and Architecture
Located in a flood zone, the sequence of arrival gradually elevates guests as they approach the front door raised five feet above grade.The front-facing pool and elevated courtyard becomes the epicenter of the entry experience and the focal point of the living spaces.

Large 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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