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Contemporary Blue Entrance Ideas and Designs

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New Stanley Project
New Stanley Project
Livingston Interiors, Inc.Livingston Interiors, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
MN_HotLines
MN_HotLines
Архитектурная студия Максима НовиньковаАрхитектурная студия Максима Новинькова
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Moscow with beige walls, a single front door, a blue front door and panelled walls.
Linda Isle,Newport Beach
Linda Isle,Newport Beach
Sand and Velvet DesignSand and Velvet Design
Photographer Jeri Koegel Architect Teale Architecture Interior Designer Laleh Shafiezadeh
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Orange County with porcelain flooring, a single front door, blue walls and a feature wall.
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.
8' Custom See Through Fireplace
8' Custom See Through Fireplace
Montigo FireplacesMontigo Fireplaces
Montigo C-View Fireplace Charles Cunniffe Architects 389 Ridge Road
Contemporary front door in Vancouver with a single front door and a glass front door.
Roncesvalles House
Roncesvalles House
Roundabout Studio Inc.Roundabout Studio Inc.
Mudroom
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Toronto with slate flooring, black floors, white walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Delafield Modern
Delafield Modern
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
Ken Dahlin
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Milwaukee with a single front door.
Entrée - Agencement séparant entée salon avec rangements et claustra
Entrée - Agencement séparant entée salon avec rangements et claustra
Atelier 1053Atelier 1053
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Nantes.
Private Residence Amarra Drive
Private Residence Amarra Drive
Meredith Owen InteriorsMeredith Owen Interiors
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Austin.
SILL RESIDENCE
SILL RESIDENCE
Tate Studio ArchitectsTate Studio Architects
Stunning entry features angled roof lines and beautiful glass entry door. Architecture and Interior - Tate Studio Architects, Builder - Builders Showcase, Photography - Thompson Photographic.
Arroyo Residence
Arroyo Residence
UserUser
Erich Remash Architect
Photo of a contemporary front door in Seattle with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Hawk's Nest
Hawk's Nest
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Front entry. Notice how open the home is. Both the upstairs living space and the ground floor entry space are designed to maximize the beautiful views and natural scenery. Anice Hochlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
TREE HOUSE
TREE HOUSE
DECCODECCO
Front entry
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Other with a glass front door.
Linda Flora Dr.
Linda Flora Dr.
Kami RezaiKami Rezai
Entry with pivot glass door
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
ГЕОМЕТРИЯ И ОТТЕНКИ МЯТЫ
ГЕОМЕТРИЯ И ОТТЕНКИ МЯТЫ
LATOON / ЛАТУНЬ проектное бюроLATOON / ЛАТУНЬ проектное бюро
Фото: Аскар Кабжан
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Yekaterinburg with multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Avenue G
Avenue G
Garwood ArchitectureGarwood Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Austin with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a feature wall.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Expansive contemporary entrance in Other.
Urban Modern Seattle Residence
Urban Modern Seattle Residence
Patano Studio ArchitecturePatano Studio Architecture
Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Seattle with a glass front door.
Light Filled Contemporary
Light Filled Contemporary
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Color and functionality makes this added mudroom special. Photography by Pete Weigley
This is an example of a contemporary boot room in New York with orange walls, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a feature wall.
Modern Residence
Modern Residence
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrian Gregorutti
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with beige walls, a glass front door and a double front door.

Contemporary Blue 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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