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Pelican Bay- Cinnabar Design
Pelican Bay- Cinnabar Design
PBS ContractorsPBS Contractors
Rick Bethem
Medium sized contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Silverlake, CA
Silverlake, CA
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Современная квартира
Современная квартира
Студия интерьера "Дизайн Гала"Студия интерьера "Дизайн Гала"
Medium sized contemporary entrance in Moscow.
Rénovation maison La Rochelle
Rénovation maison La Rochelle
Alizé Chauvet ArchitecteAlizé Chauvet Architecte
Stanislas Ledoux
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Nantes with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Hip and Fresh in Evanston
Hip and Fresh in Evanston
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Hip and fresh update to this historic home in Evanston, using bold colors, shapes and patterns.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
BALDUR Sliding Barn Door Hardware
BALDUR Sliding Barn Door Hardware
KrownlabKrownlab
The Baldur sliding door system paired with the low-profile Ebba door pull is a perfect closet door solution. Check out our gallery page for more inspiring photos of Krownlab in action. krownlab.com/inspiration/gallery
New Adura® Flooring
New Adura® Flooring
ManningtonMannington
With authentic coloring and natural underflow, Adura® "Margate Oak" luxury vinyl plank flooring has the look of centuries-old reclaimed wood with a sense of craftsmanship found in times past. Available in 6" wide planks and 4 colors (Harbor shown here).
New Dwelling Surf Coast
New Dwelling Surf Coast
Baker Drofenik Architects Pty LtdBaker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd
front door centred on tree
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
ЖК "Дом на Свободе"
ЖК "Дом на Свободе"
Дизайн-бюро "Arthall"Дизайн-бюро "Arthall"
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Hidden Door Bookcase Opening
Hidden Door Bookcase Opening
Murphy Door | Hidden Door SolutionsMurphy Door | Hidden Door Solutions
Hidden Door Wood Bookcase Opening
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in New York with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Rénovation totale et unification de deux appartements Paris 17
Rénovation totale et unification de deux appartements Paris 17
JLC IntérieursJLC Intérieurs
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Games Road
Games Road
Dobra Villa ArchitectsDobra Villa Architects
Front porch
Medium sized contemporary porch in London with red walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.
Апартаменты в ЖК Флотилия
Апартаменты в ЖК Флотилия
Савельева Юлия | АРТБУССавельева Юлия | АРТБУС
Вид на входную группу с зеркалом до потолка и дубовыми рейками
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls and white floors.
Fitler Square Townhouse
Fitler Square Townhouse
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Entry with gold floral wallcovering, floating console table, and round mirror.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Philadelphia with light hardwood flooring, beige floors, wallpapered walls and metallic walls.
Холл
Холл
Сафронова Юлия / Design by Y.SafronovaСафронова Юлия / Design by Y.Safronova
Белый шкаф, скамейка на входе, диванчик, черно-белая плитка, графика, геомтрия,
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring and black floors.
Частная баня в Подмосковье
Частная баня в Подмосковье
ART BURO 365ART BURO 365
В бане есть кухня, столовая зона и зона отдыха, спальня, туалет, парная/сауна, помывочная, прихожая.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
As a conceptual urban infill project, the Wexley is designed for a narrow lot in the center of a city block. The 26’x48’ floor plan is divided into thirds from front to back and from left to right. In plan, the left third is reserved for circulation spaces and is reflected in elevation by a monolithic block wall in three shades of gray. Punching through this block wall, in three distinct parts, are the main levels windows for the stair tower, bathroom, and patio. The right two-thirds of the main level are reserved for the living room, kitchen, and dining room. At 16’ long, front to back, these three rooms align perfectly with the three-part block wall façade. It’s this interplay between plan and elevation that creates cohesion between each façade, no matter where it’s viewed. Given that this project would have neighbors on either side, great care was taken in crafting desirable vistas for the living, dining, and master bedroom. Upstairs, with a view to the street, the master bedroom has a pair of closets and a skillfully planned bathroom complete with soaker tub and separate tiled shower. Main level cabinetry and built-ins serve as dividing elements between rooms and framing elements for views outside. Architect: Visbeen Architects Builder: J. Peterson Homes Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"
Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"
Студия дизайна "Три кита"Студия дизайна "Три кита"
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Novosibirsk with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Būro 42Būro 42
Inspiration for a small contemporary entrance in Other.
Солнечная квартира в Белгороде
Солнечная квартира в Белгороде
Pogorelova Olga DesignerPogorelova Olga Designer
Оживить дизайн прихожей получилось сделав полосу под дерево из керамогранита. Очень практичное решение. Фотограф: Лена Швоева
Medium sized contemporary front door in Other with white walls, laminate floors and white floors.

Affordable Contemporary Entrance 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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