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World-Inspired Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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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
HouseA1
HouseA1
ｉｍａ建築設計室ｉｍａ建築設計室
Photo by：大井川 茂兵衛
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with brown floors, white walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door and a metal front door.
Woodside Remodel
Woodside Remodel
GR8WORK Builders Inc.GR8WORK Builders Inc.
custom wrought iron trim on a painted pair of wooden slab entry doors
Photo of a world-inspired front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a double front door and a metal front door.
Larsen
Larsen
MetalrevelationsMetalrevelations
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Coastal Iron Doors
Coastal Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
This louvre-style wrought iron door is a beautiful addition to any coastal style home.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
若い夫婦がヴィンテージカーと暮らすW House
若い夫婦がヴィンテージカーと暮らすW House
ライフタイム株式会社ライフタイム株式会社
若い夫婦がヴィンテージカーと暮らすW House
Photo of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a metal front door and beige floors.
contemporary storefront entry | glass door system + smooth stucco
contemporary storefront entry | glass door system + smooth stucco
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
This exterior redesign incorporates a new asymmetrical entry door system, updated finishes and beautiful smooth stucco, as well as new wall + planter configuration, stone feature wall, along with exterior seating allowing for visual access to the pool.
Ingresso blindato in rame
Ingresso blindato in rame
Ercole SicurezzaErcole Sicurezza
Ingresso blindato in rame ispirato all'Oriente. Dalla Collezione esclusiva Shanghai. I motivi decorativi tipici dell'arte cinese incontrano lo stile razionale italiano dando vita a un ingresso irripetibile. Shangai sa interpretare stili culturali opposti con le calde sfumature del rame brunito.
レシポルト
レシポルト
あまね設計あまね設計
建て替え前の建物の建具や真鍮の取っ手などを再利用した玄関。ヘリンボーン化粧合板の壁と建具は新設。 PHOTO：Brian Sawazaki Photography
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Tokyo with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
S様マンションリノベーション
S様マンションリノベーション
3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE
玄関の片面に民芸家具（ケヤキ）と墨画をディスプレイ。「オークションサイトで一目惚れして設計士さんに相談して入念に仕上がりを練りました」
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Fukuoka with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Entry
Entry
Random Hive, LLCRandom Hive, LLC
Kristen Collins
Inspiration for a small world-inspired foyer in Los Angeles with green walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Custom Entrance Door
Custom Entrance Door
Isaac's IronworksIsaac's Ironworks
www.isaacsironworks.com/ At ISAAC’S IRONWORKS we are dedicated to handcrafting high quality traditional and contemporary metalwork designs. Established in California in 1989 we are family run business with a team of skilled and experienced craftsmen. You can always count on us with innovation and customer service. We have in house design capabilities, and can handle all type of custom work. Call for a FREE ON-SITE ESTIMATE 818-982-1955
Kohimaramara
Kohimaramara
Neil McLachlan Interior DesignNeil McLachlan Interior Design
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Auckland with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
停止線前の家
停止線前の家
原空間工作所 一級建築士事務所原空間工作所 一級建築士事務所
停止線前の家　photo：原空間工作所
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door and a metal front door.
Cullen Bay Residence
Cullen Bay Residence
Bennett DesignBennett Design
Peter Eve
Medium sized world-inspired foyer in Darwin with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
広さと使いやすさを重視した玄関スペース
広さと使いやすさを重視した玄関スペース
合同会社negla設計室合同会社negla設計室
World-inspired entrance in Other with white walls and a metal front door.
Coastal Iron Doors
Coastal Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
The exterior of this home is almost complete, and the wrought iron door is installed!
Large world-inspired front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
HouseF2
HouseF2
ｉｍａ建築設計室ｉｍａ建築設計室
Photo by：大井川 茂兵衛
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a metal front door and black floors.
Dr. Office - Facade Remodel
Dr. Office - Facade Remodel
Garza Contractors LLCGarza Contractors LLC
Complete new facade .
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Miami with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Umatilla Residence
Umatilla Residence
Turning Leaf ConstructionTurning Leaf Construction
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front door in Orlando with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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