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Contemporary Beige Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Bi-Level Pop Top
Bi-Level Pop Top
TRAD Design + BuildTRAD Design + Build
Photography by Daniel O'Connor
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Denver with porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Entry Door Projects
Entry Door Projects
Carby's LumberCarby's Lumber
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary porch in Boston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Herne Bay House
Herne Bay House
Daniel Marshall ArchitectDaniel Marshall Architect
Contemporary entrance in Auckland.
Светлая квартира в цвете кашемир
Светлая квартира в цвете кашемир
SN.mebeLLSN.mebeLL
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and feature lighting.
Meuble d'entrée
Meuble d'entrée
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Bordeaux with a single front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and beige floors.
CRUMPET COTTAGE
CRUMPET COTTAGE
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
In small spaces, areas or objects that serve more than one purpose are a must. Designed to fit the average suitcase and house a few pair of shoes, this custom piece also serves as a bench for additional seating, acts as an entertainment unit, and turns into a counter height seating peninsula on the kitchen side.
J&B - Rénovation d'un appartement de 100m²
J&B - Rénovation d'un appartement de 100m²
Raphaëlle SoleilRaphaëlle Soleil
Léandre Cheron
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Marseille.
Villa Sierra Bella
Villa Sierra Bella
Agence hivoaAgence hivoa
Miguel Ramos
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Bordeaux.
Un 63m2 en VEFA twisté à Paris
Un 63m2 en VEFA twisté à Paris
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Atelier Germain
Small contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Villa à Mérignies -C-
Villa à Mérignies -C-
Atelier Form - Architectes DESLAtelier Form - Architectes DESL
Contemporary entrance in Lille.
Cambridge Port
Cambridge Port
Pinney DesignsPinney Designs
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Boston.
Mulholland
Mulholland
Kari Whitman InteriorsKari Whitman Interiors
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
Art House
Art House
Furman + Keil ArchitectsFurman + Keil Architects
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a feature wall.
California MInimal
California MInimal
Rock House DesignRock House Design
http://www.jessamynharrisweddings.com/
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with beige walls, a single front door, porcelain flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Entry
Entry
Ernesto Santalla PLLCErnesto Santalla PLLC
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in DC Metro.
My Houzz: Sleek and Chic in the Lone Star State
My Houzz: Sleek and Chic in the Lone Star State
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Dallas.
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Ingui ArchitectureIngui Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in New York.
Seaforth Family Home, Sydney, Australia
Seaforth Family Home, Sydney, Australia
Georgina Wilson AssociatesGeorgina Wilson Associates
This calming vestibule welcomes the family home each time they walk through the front door.
Inspiration for a large contemporary vestibule in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.
Radleigh House
Radleigh House
Indigo AcreIndigo Acre
The stone console table is accessorised with some simple picture frames and flowers. The Wall candle holders create a warm ambiance when lit which is emphasised by the large mirror.
House and Home Oakville
House and Home Oakville
Murakami Design Inc.Murakami Design Inc.
At Murakami Design Inc., we are in the business of creating and building residences that bring comfort and delight to the lives of their owners. Murakami provides the full range of services involved in designing and building new homes, or in thoroughly reconstructing and updating existing dwellings. From historical research and initial sketches to construction drawings and on-site supervision, we work with clients every step of the way to achieve their vision and ensure their satisfaction. We collaborate closely with such professionals as landscape architects and interior designers, as well as structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, respecting their expertise in helping us develop fully integrated design solutions. Finally, our team stays abreast of all the latest developments in construction materials and techniques.

Contemporary Beige 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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