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Contemporary Blue Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Beckenham Town House
Beckenham Town House
SWITCH INTERIOR DESIGNSWITCH INTERIOR DESIGN
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in London.
Modern Home Aluminum Fence Los Angeles
Modern Home Aluminum Fence Los Angeles
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
Modern home is now framed with beauty and brought to a higher level of security. Our low-maintenance fences and gates are powder-coated as well.
Photo of a large contemporary entrance in Los Angeles.
Exterior Image, Portstewart House
Exterior Image, Portstewart House
HBK ArchitectsHBK Architects
Exterior image of contemporary house with large corner windows.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Woodside Contemporary
Woodside Contemporary
Bowood HomesBowood Homes
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Calgary with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Stillwater
Stillwater
Denman ConstructionDenman Construction
Gibeon Photography
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
44th St
44th St
ART Design BuildART Design Build
Tsantes Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary boot room in DC Metro.
The House at Elephant Rock
The House at Elephant Rock
Studio III architectsStudio III architects
Photography by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Burlington.
Menlo Park Remodel
Menlo Park Remodel
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Ali Atri Photography
Contemporary entrance in San Francisco.
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.
Woods Hole - Falmouth, MA - Private Residence
Woods Hole - Falmouth, MA - Private Residence
C.H. Newton Builders, IncC.H. Newton Builders, Inc
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Boston with a single front door.
Création - Ecurie Mathy
Création - Ecurie Mathy
Flávia de MelloFlávia de Mello
Jean-François Dréan
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Other.
InterContinental Boston
InterContinental Boston
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Boston with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Stinson Beach Modern Retreat
Stinson Beach Modern Retreat
UserUser
In our busy lives, creating a peaceful and rejuvenating home environment is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Built less than five years ago, this Stinson Beach Modern home is your own private oasis. Surrounded by a butterfly preserve and unparalleled ocean views, the home will lead you to a sense of connection with nature. As you enter an open living room space that encompasses a kitchen, dining area, and living room, the inspiring contemporary interior invokes a sense of relaxation, that stimulates the senses. The open floor plan and modern finishes create a soothing, tranquil, and uplifting atmosphere. The house is approximately 2900 square feet, has three (to possibly five) bedrooms, four bathrooms, an outdoor shower and spa, a full office, and a media room. Its two levels blend into the hillside, creating privacy and quiet spaces within an open floor plan and feature spectacular views from every room. The expansive home, decks and patios presents the most beautiful sunsets as well as the most private and panoramic setting in all of Stinson Beach. One of the home's noteworthy design features is a peaked roof that uses Kalwall's translucent day-lighting system, the most highly insulating, diffuse light-transmitting, structural panel technology. This protected area on the hill provides a dramatic roar from the ocean waves but without any of the threats of oceanfront living. Built on one of the last remaining one-acre coastline lots on the west side of the hill at Stinson Beach, the design of the residence is site friendly, using materials and finishes that meld into the hillside. The landscaping features low-maintenance succulents and butterfly friendly plantings appropriate for the adjacent Monarch Butterfly Preserve. Recalibrate your dreams in this natural environment, and make the choice to live in complete privacy on this one acre retreat. This home includes Miele appliances, Thermadore refrigerator and freezer, an entire home water filtration system, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry by SieMatic, Ceasarstone kitchen counter tops, hardwood and Italian ceramic radiant tile floors using Warmboard technology, Electric blinds, Dornbracht faucets, Kalwall skylights throughout livingroom and garage, Jeldwen windows and sliding doors. Located 5-8 minute walk to the ocean, downtown Stinson and the community center. It is less than a five minute walk away from the trail heads such as Steep Ravine and Willow Camp.
WhatHouse? Gold Award Best Luxury House UK 2015 www.laurel-grove.co.uk
WhatHouse? Gold Award Best Luxury House UK 2015 www.laurel-grove.co.uk
Sam Coles LightingSam Coles Lighting
Interiroswww.abeasley.com www.seevantage.com
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Other with a double front door and a black front door.
Raynes Park
Raynes Park
Barnes DesignBarnes Design
Luke Casserley
Photo of a contemporary entrance in London.
Reconfigured Interior Space for An Open Flow
Reconfigured Interior Space for An Open Flow
WentworthWentworth
New niche with sconces in reconfigured foyer
Contemporary entrance in DC Metro with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Front & York
Front & York
Betty Wasserman Art & InteriorsBetty Wasserman Art & Interiors
Our NYC studio designed this gorgeous condo for a family of four with the goal of maximizing space in a modest amount of square footage. A custom sectional in the living room was created to accommodate the family without feeling overcrowded, while the son's bedroom features a custom Murphy bed to optimize space during the day. To fulfill the daughter's wish for fairy lighting, an entire wall of them was installed behind her bed, casting a beautiful glow at night. In the kitchen, we added plenty of cabinets below the island for maximum efficiency. Storage units were incorporated in the bedroom and living room to house the TV and showcase decorative items. Additionally, the tub in the powder room was removed to create an additional closet for much-needed storage space. --- Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, see here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/front-and-york-brooklyn-apartment-design/
Rock Road East: Dublin
Rock Road East: Dublin
Dublin Design StudioDublin Design Studio
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Dublin.
Wickenburg Contemporary
Wickenburg Contemporary
R.J. Gurley ConstructionR.J. Gurley Construction
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Phoenix with white walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and a feature wall.
Brentwood 2-story Family Home
Brentwood 2-story Family Home
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and a feature wall.

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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