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Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Spitfire Door S-700
Spitfire Door S-700
Cedar Views Windows LimitedCedar Views Windows Limited
Spitfire S-700 Pivot door. This door is a premium Aluminium door, this entrance door can be coupled with Puzzle Aluminium Cladding to achieve a flush maintenance free entrance to your home. With the WOW factor.
Forms & Surfaces Door
Forms & Surfaces Door
Mark Nichols Modern InteriorsMark Nichols Modern Interiors
Photography by Daniel Chavkin
Puerta Encino Gris Carpintería de Obra
Puerta Encino Gris Carpintería de Obra
KaReVaKaReVa
Serdar Net Positive Micropolis House
Serdar Net Positive Micropolis House
Arielle C. Schechter, AIAArielle C. Schechter, AIA
Iman Woods
MYRTLE COTTAGE
MYRTLE COTTAGE
STUDIO-B.a.d ARCHITECTSSTUDIO-B.a.d ARCHITECTS
NEW ENTRANCE RECEPTION Myrtle Cottage sits within the defined Old Netley, just outside Southampton, which to date has contained small dwellings with little overall development. This is rapidly changing due to the housing development towards the North East of Cranbury gardens. Green Lane itself to is a cul-de-sac so its very nature is a quiet neighborhood. Studio B.a.d where commissioned to undertake a feasibility study and planning application to take a radical review of the ground entrance and reception area. The design strategy has been to create a very simple and sympathetic addition to the existing house and context. Something that is of high quality and sits smaller in scale to the existing Victorian property. The form, material and detailed composition of the extension is a response to the local vernacular and with an overriding view to keep this new piece much smaller in height. The new addition places great importance on the quality of space and light within the new spaces, allowing for much greater open plan space and natural daylight, to flood deep into the plan of the existing house. The proposal also seeks to open up existing parts of the plan, with an opportunity to view right through the house and into the rear garden. The concept has been conceived around social interaction, so that everyone within the family, regardless of the tasks, reading, writing, cooking or viewing, can in theory both view and communicate with one another regardless of where they are within the ground floor. The new extension has been carefully positioned on the site to minimize disruption to access to the rear garden and impinging on the front driveway. Improved landscaping and planting between both the existing boundary fence and parking area, the proposed landscaping will also aid visual screening and improve residents amenity. Materials have been selected to reference (but not replicate) those found locally and will be hard wearing but also textured, possessing a feeling of quality.
An eclectic contemporary home
An eclectic contemporary home
Kaiko Design InteriorsKaiko Design Interiors
Scandinavian modern
Scandinavian modern
Home StyleHome Style
Pivot door by Zola
Wurtulla
Wurtulla
Suncity HomesSuncity Homes
The Hive
The Hive
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
The Hive Custom Home Built by Markay Johnson Construction Designer: Ashley Johnson & Gregory Abbott Photographer: Scot Zimmerman Southern Utah Parade of Homes
8248 dm2
8248 dm2
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Adriano Pecchio fotografo. foto dall'ingresso verso la zona giorno, inclinazione pareti di 45°, porte rasomuro smaltate di grigio come pareti
Great Camp Court
Great Camp Court
In Site DesignsIn Site Designs
Getz Creative Photography
Puerta de entrada de lujo, contemporánea y elegante
Puerta de entrada de lujo, contemporánea y elegante
08023 · Architects08023 · Architects
Simón García y David Jiménez
Riverside Condo
Riverside Condo
Joanne Dolan DesignJoanne Dolan Design
Contemporary decor in a downtown Toronto condo
White Wing
White Wing
Kendle Design CollaborativeKendle Design Collaborative
The Hive
The Hive
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
The Hive Custom Home Built by Markay Johnson Construction Designer: Ashley Johnson & Gregory Abbott Photographer: Scot Zimmerman Southern Utah Parade of Homes
Spitfire Door S-700
Spitfire Door S-700
Cedar Views Windows LimitedCedar Views Windows Limited
Spitfire S-700 Pivot door. This door is a premium Aluminium door, this entrance door can be coupled with Puzzle Aluminium Cladding to achieve a flush maintenance free entrance to your home. With the WOW factor.
Espacio compartido
Espacio compartido
joan_sanchez62joan_sanchez62
The Garden Pavilion
The Garden Pavilion
Atelier BondAtelier Bond
From the side entry in the modern extension sits a mud room for coats, school bags and family 'life' items.
Bay View Residence
Bay View Residence
David Coleman / ArchitectureDavid Coleman / Architecture
photo: Paul Warchol
8248 dm2
8248 dm2
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Adriano Pecchio fotografo. foto dall'ingresso verso la zona giorno; pareti inclinate a 45°, porta pivottante a chiusura dello studio chiusa

Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and a Grey 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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