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Rustic Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Black Knight Trail
Black Knight Trail
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Rachael Boling
Inspiration for a rustic foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring and a metal front door.
Beaver Dam Residence
Beaver Dam Residence
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
Ric Stovall
Medium sized rustic foyer in Denver with multi-coloured walls, a pivot front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
French Country in Magnolia, TX
French Country in Magnolia, TX
J.W. Neathery Custom Home CraftsmanJ.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman
Custom Wrought Iron Front Doors invite you in!
Rustic front door in Houston with brick flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Sunrise Bluff
Sunrise Bluff
Anderson Fine HomesAnderson Fine Homes
Ted Barrow
Photo of a rustic entrance in Dallas with a double front door and a metal front door.
Hillside Home
Hillside Home
Knu Design, LLCKnu Design, LLC
Custom-made door with tree and vine pattern, 4' wide x 8' tall.
Inspiration for a rustic front door in DC Metro with a double front door and a metal front door.
The Lookout
The Lookout
Sunrise Construction of OregonSunrise Construction of Oregon
Photo of a rustic front door with a single front door and a metal front door.
Rustic Elegance - Entry Ceiling
Rustic Elegance - Entry Ceiling
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
Our elegantly rustic, hand painted, entry dome greets you in this homes foyer. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Photo of a large rustic foyer in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Courtyard Gates
Courtyard Gates
Grizzly Iron, IncGrizzly Iron, Inc
These gates and the adjacent railing panels were built new for this house during a large remodel. The finish was sandblasted with a clear sealer which we intentionally left incomplete. This allowed the gates to weather over time and allow the rust to grow in some areas more than others. http://www.facebook.com/grizzlyiron
Rustic Home Remodel
Rustic Home Remodel
Republic West RemodelingRepublic West Remodeling
Arched wrought iron double french doors open to large entryway
Photo of a large rustic front door in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Expansive rustic foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
PARTY BARN
PARTY BARN
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Sommerfeld Construction Thomas McConnell Photography
Inspiration for a rustic front door in Austin with a double front door and a metal front door.
Under stairs storage space
Under stairs storage space
Arktikos Custom Builders, Ltd.Arktikos Custom Builders, Ltd.
Cusom door using the same Shou-Sugi-Ban blackened treatment for the frame and the corrugated metal for the panels as found throughout the house. Large strap hinges complete a rustic, industrial look Jess Oullis Photography
Wailea Point Resort Entry Gates
Wailea Point Resort Entry Gates
Maui Powder WorksMaui Powder Works
A stunning look, without the expense of using brass metal. Still in its infancy, the Brushed Bronze Effect could exceed architectural expectations by mimicking this type of metal look so hard to achieve through painting and so expensive to produce in the manufacturing market.
Nichols Log Cabin
Nichols Log Cabin
Peter A. Robinson Remodeling LLCPeter A. Robinson Remodeling LLC
John Evans
This is an example of a large rustic vestibule in Columbus with brown walls, a single front door and a metal front door.
Sunrise Bluff
Sunrise Bluff
Anderson Fine HomesAnderson Fine Homes
Ted Barrow
This is an example of a rustic front door in Dallas with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Intl
Photo of a small rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
PARTY BARN
PARTY BARN
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Sommerfeld Construction Thomas McConnell Photography
Inspiration for a rustic front door in Austin with a double front door and a metal front door.
Lodge Trail
Lodge Trail
Niche Design Co. LLCNiche Design Co. LLC
Entry with custom double 8-foot iron doors, exposed wood beams, corner pocket office doors, engineered wood flooring and wood-capped black metal stair railing.
Palm Desert, CA. - Big Horn
Palm Desert, CA. - Big Horn
Karoll Julian Inc.Karoll Julian Inc.
Faux Stone
This is an example of a medium sized rustic foyer in San Francisco with marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel
Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Plain Jane Photography
Inspiration for an expansive rustic foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.

Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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