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Modern Chalet
Modern Chalet
Kirsten Robertson 425Kirsten Robertson 425
A dramatic chalet made of steel and glass. Designed by Sandler-Kilburn Architects, it is awe inspiring in its exquisitely modern reincarnation. Custom walnut cabinets frame the kitchen, a Tulikivi soapstone fireplace separates the space, a stainless steel Japanese soaking tub anchors the master suite. For the car aficionado or artist, the steel and glass garage is a delight and has a separate meter for gas and water. Set on just over an acre of natural wooded beauty adjacent to Mirrormont. Fred Uekert-FJU Photo
Bitterroot Valley Residence
Bitterroot Valley Residence
UserUser
Triple pane aluminum high performance fixed windows as the initial view as you enter into the modern mountain home. This modern picture window creates a bold contrast and statement against the white walls. Large modern wood table adds warmth to impressive front entry.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Capture Attention with Unique, Modern Pivot Doors
Capture Attention with Unique, Modern Pivot Doors
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Check out this full view of a custom 60/40 pivot style door, finished in Charcoal and boasting intricate wrought iron details and chrome hardware.
Entry hall to contemporary home by MGS architecture
Entry hall to contemporary home by MGS architecture
MGS ArchitectureMGS Architecture
Residential building | Creacubo Home Concepts | Luxembourg
Residential building | Creacubo Home Concepts | Luxembourg
Leicht Küchen AGLeicht Küchen AG
LEICHT Küchen: http://www.leicht.de/en/references/abroad/project-hassel-luxembourg/ Creacubo Home Concepts: http://www.creacubo.lu/
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake
LaRue ArchitectsLaRue Architects
Perched along a hillside in Westlake, this contemporary retreat is built among the treetops. Its low street profile and warm accents disguise its size from passers-by. Despite its many amenities like a tennis court and swimming pool, this contemporary home was harmoniously placed amid existing oak trees and challenging topography. Published: The Contemporist: http://www.contemporist.com/2009/04/10/spirit-lake-house-by-james-d-larue-architecture/ Austin Urban Home Summer 2006 Photo Credit: Coles Hairston
Entrance
Entrance
Smyth and SmythSmyth and Smyth
Marcus Clinton
Spring Timeless Tuscan
Spring Timeless Tuscan
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
Level One: The elevator column, at left, is clad with the same stone veneer - mountain ash - as the home's exterior. Interior doors are American white birch. We designed feature doors, like the elevator door and wine cave doors, with stainless steel inserts, echoing the entry door and the steel railings and stringers of the staircase. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego
Rocky Mountain Homes-Private Rustic Ranch
Rocky Mountain Homes-Private Rustic Ranch
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Dramatic entry gives arriving guests plenty to look at. Architectural services provided by: Kibo Group Architecture (Part of the Rocky Mountain Homes Family of Companies) Photos provided by: Longviews Studios Construction services provided by: Malmquist Construction.
Briar Ridge
Briar Ridge
Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLPLucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP
Rustic - Fuller Residence
Rustic - Fuller Residence
Impluvium ArchitectureImpluvium Architecture
Impluvium Architecture Location: Murphys, CA, USA This home belongs to a personal Friends of my Parents. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always and in this case I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. This house is a perfect example of that with the incredible ceilings / trusses / materials / etc... This house is adjacent to my parents Haley #2 House (but on a large property) Photographed by: Tim Haley
Seward Park Mid-Century Remodel
Seward Park Mid-Century Remodel
Lambright Design GroupLambright Design Group
Paul Gjording
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.
Granite Ridge Residence
Granite Ridge Residence
Dynia ArchitectsDynia Architects
This residence, located slope side at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, was designed to accommodate a very large and gregarious family during their summer and winter retreats. Living spaces are elevated above the forest canopy on the second story in order to maximize sunlight and views. Exterior materials are rustic and durable, yet are also minimalist with pronounced textural contrast. The simple interior material palette of drywall, white oak, and gray stone creates a sense of cohesiveness throughout the house, and glass is used to create a sense of connection between key public spaces.
Modern Total House Remodel in Edmonds
Modern Total House Remodel in Edmonds
Iron Edge Construction, LLCIron Edge Construction, LLC
Entryway - Custom Stainless Steel Door, Eldorado stone, slate floor, Hardie panel siding, reclaimed-beam railing.
Fragrant Hills Residence
Fragrant Hills Residence
Blake Civiello ArchitectureBlake Civiello Architecture
Designed by Blake Civiello. Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Sands Lane Waterfront Residence. Camano Island, WA
Sands Lane Waterfront Residence. Camano Island, WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Core ten pivot entry door opening to foyer.
Iron Doors
Iron Doors
Unique Wrought IronUnique Wrought Iron
Dressing it up a bit - This single door with fixed side panel fits perfectly in to this beautifully styled home. Featuring frosted glass to ensure maximum level of privacy for the occupants.

Entrance with Slate Flooring and 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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