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Affordable Contemporary Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Modern Living Room with Built In Cabinetry
Modern Living Room with Built In Cabinetry
Diamond Wood ProductsDiamond Wood Products
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Calgary with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Masefield Heights
Masefield Heights
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
Jonathon Tabensky
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with a single front door, white walls, laminate floors, a light wood front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Battery Park Studio
Battery Park Studio
DesignbyRuchiDesignbyRuchi
The entry foyer furniture here is one of my favorites. The arched mirror shows the dining area and art in its reflection beautifully.
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in New York with a single front door.
Свежий взгляд на "сталинку"
Свежий взгляд на "сталинку"
Дизайнер = Денис СмирновДизайнер = Денис Смирнов
Лаконичный интерьер в стиле "контемпорари" дополняют нотки колониального стиля. Богатый рельеф гипсовых панелей, теплые отенки дуба, блеск латуни и обилие света - все это в моем новом проекте.
Счастливы вместе - реализация
Счастливы вместе - реализация
Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Yekaterinburg with black walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Repräsentativer Eingangsbereich
Repräsentativer Eingangsbereich
UserUser
Ein eleganter Eingangsbereich mit einladenden Texturen und ansprechenden Farben.
Photo of an expansive contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Severn River
Severn River
Morse ContractingMorse Contracting
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Baltimore with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
Decorist Celebrity Designer Will Wick
Decorist Celebrity Designer Will Wick
UserUser
The family's style is casual, modern eclectic. She wanted the foyer, as the point of entry into the house – to feel calm, collected and fresh, and to incorporate their love for photography. http://www.decorist.com/showhouse/room/1/foyer/ Photo by Aubrie Pick
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
This entry lacked the space for a traditional mud room type space. We designed a shallow depth cabinet that serves light duty coat storage, shoe removal/storage and has key drawers and cell phone charging in concealed drawers. This is a LEED-Platinum home. Photo by Matt McCorteney.
Grand Designs for a 1970s Home
Grand Designs for a 1970s Home
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
The large metal black front door opens to a spacious entrance with a bespoke wooden hexagon display shelf built by Hewe Kitchens.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Auckland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Clutha River Farmhouse
Clutha River Farmhouse
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Photo credit: Graham Warman Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
ЖК "Сколково Парк"
ЖК "Сколково Парк"
Quatrobase StudioQuatrobase Studio
Двухкомнатная квартира площадью 84 кв м располагается на первом этаже ЖК Сколково Парк. Проект квартиры разрабатывался с прицелом на продажу, основой концепции стало желание разработать яркий, но при этом ненавязчивый образ, при минимальном бюджете. За основу взяли скандинавский стиль, в сочетании с неожиданными декоративными элементами. С другой стороны, хотелось использовать большую часть мебели и предметов интерьера отечественных дизайнеров, а что не получалось подобрать - сделать по собственным эскизам. Единственный брендовый предмет мебели - обеденный стол от фабрики Busatto, до этого пылившийся в гараже у хозяев. Он задал тему дерева, которую мы поддержали фанерным шкафом (все секции открываются) и стенкой в гостиной с замаскированной дверью в спальню - произведено по нашим эскизам мастером из Петербурга. Авторы - Илья и Света Хомяковы, студия Quatrobase Строительство - Роман Виталюев Фанера - Никита Максимов Фото - Сергей Ананьев
Armstrong-Vivero
Armstrong-Vivero
Styron Floor Covering & InteriorsStyron Floor Covering & Interiors
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Московская квартира в 35 м кв
Московская квартира в 35 м кв
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Moscow with white walls and ceramic flooring.
Loft Entry, Foyer
Loft Entry, Foyer
Anastasia Faiella Interior DesignAnastasia Faiella Interior Design
Jim MIsner Light Designs, Decorative Painter Ted Somogyi
Small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Projet Horizon
Projet Horizon
Bel Atelier - Décoratrice d'intérieurBel Atelier - Décoratrice d'intérieur
La vue de la chambre depuis le couloir
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Апартаменты-музей для экспозиции предметов искусства
Апартаменты-музей для экспозиции предметов искусства
DUO STUDIODUO STUDIO
Photo of a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling, panelled walls and porcelain flooring.
Custom Mudroom - Marietta, Georgia
Custom Mudroom - Marietta, Georgia
Artisan Custom ClosetsArtisan Custom Closets
This custom built mudroom in Marietta offers individual lockers and cubbies for this mother of four. Features include white raised panel doors and drawer fronts, beadboard backing, robe hooks, lots of overhead and below storage, and chrome hardware.
Garment District Triplex
Garment District Triplex
YDC designYDC design
Alexey Gold-Dvoryadkin
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.

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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