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Fernhill Drive
Fernhill Drive
Bergez & Associates Design StudioBergez & Associates Design Studio
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco.
Park Avenue Apartment
Park Avenue Apartment
danielle colding design, inc.danielle colding design, inc.
Contemporary entrance in New York.
Forest Avenue
Forest Avenue
Hughes StudioHughes Studio
Aaron Leitz
Contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
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Custom Door Package, Post and Beam Ceiling
Custom Door Package, Post and Beam Ceiling
Island TimberFrame Ltd.Island TimberFrame Ltd.
A custom solid fir door package in this home is designed to match the timber frame throughout. Modern designs in wood give the home a warm comfortable feel while main the contemporary style of the home.
Mhouse Inc._Biggar
Mhouse Inc._Biggar
Stephani Buchman PhotographyStephani Buchman Photography
Photography by Stephani Buchman www.buchmanphoto.com Interior Design by Shirley Meisels Of MHouse Inc. www.mhousinc.com
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Toronto with feature lighting.
Reimert Residence
Reimert Residence
David J. Wade Inc, ArchitectDavid J. Wade Inc, Architect
View from entry courtyard through foyer and living room. Quartzite stone wall and paving material. Bill Timmerman Photography
Photo of a contemporary front door in Phoenix with a single front door.
The Babington House - Interaction of contrasting elements
The Babington House - Interaction of contrasting elements
Clifton Leung Design Workshop - CLDW.com.hkClifton Leung Design Workshop - CLDW.com.hk
This home demonstrates how seemingly contrasting elements can interact perfectly together. Rough and smooth textures; modern and retro furniture; plain and colorful decoration. The result is an elegant, understated and tasteful design which the family and their friends love. And it’s the mix that gives character to the space.
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Chicago with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Rustic and Modern Fireplace
Rustic and Modern Fireplace
California Home + DesignCalifornia Home + Design
This rustic ledgestone fireplace is modernized with a hearth and mantel by Concreteworks. Designed by David Wilson. Photo By: Art Gray for California Home + Design
Front Entry Model Home
Front Entry Model Home
UserUser
Expresso Finish Hall Table with Large Ornamental Mirror (Sears-great find-great statement). Rug from Pier 1.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Calgary.
T Eatons Loft Entrance
T Eatons Loft Entrance
Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.
D&M Images
Contemporary entrance in Other.
library and entry hall
library and entry hall
Erdreich Architecture, P.C.Erdreich Architecture, P.C.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Birmingham with concrete flooring and a glass front door.
Wohnhaus
Wohnhaus
Briegel ArchitektenBriegel Architekten
Medium sized contemporary vestibule in Stuttgart with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Turnkey Development | WC2N
Turnkey Development | WC2N
Cue Group of CompaniesCue Group of Companies
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in London.
Contemporary Mountain Chalet
Contemporary Mountain Chalet
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
A mountain home with a nod to 12th-century French architecture. Inspired by natures muted palette with an occasional pop of blue, the color of the Colorado sky. Softer colors in more rugged, family-friendly fabrics and finishes, paired with natural elements. Photographed by: Emily Minton Redfield
Modern Luxe
Modern Luxe
AVID Associates LLCAVID Associates LLC
An over-scaled mirror finished in silver leaf are flanked by custom crystal sconces designed by AVID, while a monochromatic Buddha sculpture rests upon a seemingly floating console, created bespoke for the project. Dan Piassick
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling, panelled walls and feature lighting.
Swisher Classic Family Home: Entry
Swisher Classic Family Home: Entry
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
This beautiful, light-filled home radiates timeless elegance with a neutral palette and subtle blue accents. Thoughtful interior layouts optimize flow and visibility, prioritizing guest comfort for entertaining. The elegant entryway showcases an exquisite console table as the centerpiece. Thoughtful decor accents add style and warmth, setting the tone for what lies beyond. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/swisher-iowa-new-construction-home-design
Entryway Update
Entryway Update
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
We used global design elements to decorate the space.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Atlanta with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

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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LIVET architectsIДианова Ольга Темербулатова ЛилияLIVET architectsIДианова Ольга Темербулатова Лилия
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Saint Petersburg.
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