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Contemporary Blue Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Stefani House
Stefani House
Domiteaux Garza ArchitectureDomiteaux Garza Architecture
photographer: Terri Glanger
Contemporary entrance in Dallas with a single front door.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Shirley MeiselsShirley Meisels
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Toronto with a dado rail.
Helena Rehabilitation
Helena Rehabilitation
Ziga Architecture Studio, PLLCZiga Architecture Studio, PLLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with white walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
Square Arch House
Square Arch House
Sang ArchitectsSang Architects
Photo of a large contemporary entrance in Auckland with a pivot front door and a red front door.
Modern Craftsman Home
Modern Craftsman Home
Moderna Homes, Inc.Moderna Homes, Inc.
Custom front door
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Grand Entrance
Grand Entrance
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
A grande entrance to compliment the amazing architecture by Drewett Works. We worked with Brimley Development to create a truly striking entrance. Custom designed stainless lautner edge details create the illusion that the structure and patios are floating on water. The black interiors and stone work create an amazing mirror reflection. Photos are by Michael Duerinckx.
Entrance way table
Entrance way table
UserUser
Hallway table. Plain, simple, contemporary style.
Contemporary entrance in DC Metro.
Via Balboa
Via Balboa
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
The cantilevered roof draws the eye outward toward an expansive patio and garden, replete with evergreen trees and blooming flowers. An inviting lawn, playground, and pool provide the perfect environment to play together and create lasting memories.
Contemporary Mountain Residence
Contemporary Mountain Residence
Frame Architecture, IncFrame Architecture, Inc
Entry courtyard
Large contemporary front door in Other with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Build, Renovation & Interiors
Build, Renovation & Interiors
Build AbodeBuild Abode
Photo of a contemporary entrance in London.
Modern Home
Modern Home
ClearOvationsClearOvations
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Denver with beige walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Eingang Giebelseite
Eingang Giebelseite
falke architektenfalke architekten
Umbau einer 50er Jahre Villa in Essen-Bredeney. Bildnachweis: Lioba Schneider Architekturfotografie
Contemporary entrance in Essen.
Rancho Santa Fe Sanctuary
Rancho Santa Fe Sanctuary
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in San Diego.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Misha Bruk
Large contemporary front door in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Caryota House
Caryota House
DADA & PartnersDADA & Partners
Ranjan Sharma
Contemporary front door in Delhi with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Gold Coast Mid Century Modern
Gold Coast Mid Century Modern
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Edward C. Butera
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Modern Home Ideas | Modern Door | Front Door
Modern Home Ideas | Modern Door | Front Door
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
If you're looking to enhance your modern style, a modern door is key. This Belleville door with a Sidelite and Chord Glass is what you see here, would you go for this modern door or one of our other exterior doors? Check out more modern doors here: elandelwoodproducts.com/landing-pages/modern-doors
Lake Travis Lakehouse
Lake Travis Lakehouse
Shoberg Custom HomesShoberg Custom Homes
Dror Balinger
Photo of a contemporary front door in Austin with a single front door and a glass front door.
42 m2 coloré
42 m2 coloré
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and a drop ceiling.
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
Merlin Custom Home BuildersMerlin Custom Home Builders
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home Entrance
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Las Vegas.

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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