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

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Giannotti
Giannotti
Zen DoorZen Door
Custom pivoting shoji entry door with double sided tetris shoji grids, doug fir, semi-gloss finish
Large world-inspired front door in Santa Barbara with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Lot 7 Kukui'ula
Lot 7 Kukui'ula
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Greg Blore
Large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with a pivot front door and a dark wood 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
Bedfordale House
Bedfordale House
Suzanne Hunt ArchitectSuzanne Hunt Architect
Photography by Robert Frith Construction by Gransden Constructions
Photo of a world-inspired front door in Perth with grey walls, travertine flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Project 1
Project 1
Clyde Goodwin Construction IncClyde Goodwin Construction Inc
Design ideas for a world-inspired front door in San Diego with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Woods 11 Residence
Woods 11 Residence
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Springgate Architectural Photography
Expansive world-inspired front door in Salt Lake City with a pivot front door, beige walls and a dark wood front door.
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
The Ipe rain-screen extends back into the entry alcove and is integrated with a 5-foot wide pivot door. The experience creates a unique sense of mystery, surprise and delight as you enter through into the expansive great room.
白楽の家
白楽の家
田井勝馬建築設計工房田井勝馬建築設計工房
親世帯と子世帯がお互いの気配を感じながら、程よい生活の間合いを保っている二世帯住 宅です。「和風の住まいがほしい、でもコンクリート造でお願いします」との要望があって、 和風建築の要素である光や影をコンセプトに路地空間・格子や下地窓による光の制御・杉 板コンクリートを使った木質感・季節の変化を植栽等によって表現した建築です。二つの ボリュームの各世帯は中庭を介してお互いのプライバシーが程よい距離感を保っています
方形の家
方形の家
環境デザイン・アトリエ／一級建築士事務所環境デザイン・アトリエ／一級建築士事務所
Photo：前嶋　正
Photo of a small world-inspired front door in Yokohama with white walls, plywood flooring, a pivot front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Aliomanu (1)
Aliomanu (1)
Design Concepts HawaiiDesign Concepts Hawaii
Architectural & Interior Design by Design Concepts Hawaii Photographer, Damon Moss
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Hawaii with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
entry with entry waterfall
entry with entry waterfall
Soul SpaceSoul Space
entry door with entry bridge and small waterfall from the pool on the right hand side
Inspiration for a large world-inspired entrance in Sunshine Coast with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Luxurious Zen Resort - Paradise Valley
Luxurious Zen Resort - Paradise Valley
IMI Design, LLCIMI Design, LLC
photo by: Dino Tonn Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Phoenix with a pivot front door.
Estate Transformation
Estate Transformation
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
The generously proportioned foyer features an AOME custom designed chandelier of hand wrought iron and "petals" of mica. The 160 year old antique front door panel is set in a cmplimentary custom metal pivot door with custom Sun Valley Bronze hardware.* Mike Jensen Photography *The rich history of the Japanese antique panel (Kura To) and the story of the design and crafting of the massive metal door warranted a self–published book relating the story of its creation. Available for viewing as an online PDF file at the link, (also at our website on the "News" page) "Kura To Transformation". Be patient, the 100MB file takes a while to load.
Waterfront House - Pelican Waters
Waterfront House - Pelican Waters
Christopher DesignChristopher Design
The water featured entry photo - David Kekwick
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Sunshine Coast with a glass front door and a pivot front door.
Gold Coast Waterfront
Gold Coast Waterfront
hawkeye project consultinghawkeye project consulting
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Melbourne with white walls, marble flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Vintage Hawaii
Vintage Hawaii
Cindi White Designs - Decorating Den InteriorsCindi White Designs - Decorating Den Interiors
Orlando Benedicto, Photographer
World-inspired front door in Las Vegas with a pivot front door and a green front door.
108 Via Havre, Newport Beach
108 Via Havre, Newport Beach
Jeff Pittman HomesJeff Pittman Homes
The front door opens to the living room which features a fire place, limestone flooring, and opens to the courtyard.
This is an example of a large world-inspired foyer in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Sea Grace Entry
Sea Grace Entry
Suda Shades & DesignSuda Shades & Design
Medium sized world-inspired front door in Hawaii with a pivot front door, a glass front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Malibu Tea House
Malibu Tea House
Ken Tanaka StudioKen Tanaka Studio
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front door in Los Angeles with white walls, granite flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Lot 38 Kukui'ula
Lot 38 Kukui'ula
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Greg Blore
Photo of a large world-inspired front door in Denver with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

World-Inspired 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 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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