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Turquoise Entrance with a Pivot Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Los Altos Hills New Build
Los Altos Hills New Build
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
This is an example of a small rural boot room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., Master bedroom suite has a dressing/changing area with locker storage and stacked washer dryer adjacent to the pool area.
Virginia Contemporary
Virginia Contemporary
M.S. Vicas InteriorsM.S. Vicas Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in DC Metro with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Yungaburra House
Yungaburra House
neil designneil design
The timber front door proclaims the entry, whilst louvre windows filter the breeze through the home. The living areas remain private, whilst public areas are visible and inviting. A bespoke letterbox and entry bench tease the workmanship within.
Gates
Gates
Gates Doors & IronworksGates Doors & Ironworks
Photo of a large modern front door in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Greenhouse
Greenhouse
Daniel Marshall ArchitectDaniel Marshall Architect
Simon Devitt
Modern entrance in Auckland with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and black floors.
Merinda Farm - Palmwoods
Merinda Farm - Palmwoods
Accord HomesAccord Homes
Large modern entrance in Sunshine Coast with white walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Custom Design - Entry - Marquis Seven Hills
Custom Design - Entry - Marquis Seven Hills
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Large contemporary foyer in Las Vegas with white walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Whidbey Island Residence
Whidbey Island Residence
Chesmore/Buck ArchitectureChesmore/Buck Architecture
Photo of an eclectic entrance in Seattle with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Sea Ranch Conifer Remodel
Sea Ranch Conifer Remodel
David Moulton AIADavid Moulton AIA
Bright turquoise barn doors conceal closets of different heights in the entry. searanchimages.com
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
1217 Water View
1217 Water View
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large modern front door in Charleston with white walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and panelled walls.
Los Angeles, CA New Construction
Los Angeles, CA New Construction
Kenyon Harman Construction Inc.Kenyon Harman Construction Inc.
Retro front door in Los Angeles with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Rio Vista Residence
Rio Vista Residence
HCD Group CorpHCD Group Corp
Majestic door 18' 9'' high! This is the entrance everyone wishes they had! Picture by Antonio Chagin
Large modern front door in Miami with limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a blue front door.
Bainbridge Island Residence
Bainbridge Island Residence
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
An intimate waterfall and pond create a nice surprise off one side of this entry area. A double-height entry and gallery space is beyond. Natural stone and warm wood create a perfect balance. Tim Bies Photograph
B House
B House
julie roberts interior design consultantjulie roberts interior design consultant
Tereza Coughlan
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Edmonton with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a blue front door.
McGovern Residence
McGovern Residence
Reitsma & AssociatesReitsma & Associates
Reitsma + Associates
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Sunshine Coast with black walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Pivot Doors
Pivot Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Iron Door - Pivot 1 by Porte, Color Black, Clear Glass Door Pull.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Wilston
Wilston
Constructive HomesConstructive Homes
Stunning entry
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Brisbane with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a red front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Thomas & Maxson IncThomas & Maxson Inc
Medium sized front door in Grand Rapids with a pivot front door and a red front door.

Turquoise Entrance with 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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