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Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Expansive contemporary front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and black walls.
EDOUARD FOURNIER Paris 16
EDOUARD FOURNIER Paris 16
gcgarchitectesgcgarchitectes
Photos Christophe Ruffio
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Breezy Miami Estate
Breezy Miami Estate
DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FLDKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL
Entry Foyer - Residential Interior Design Project in Miami, Florida. We layered a Koroseal wallpaper behind the focal wall and ceiling. We hung a large mirror and accented the table with hurricanes and more from one of our favorite brands: Arteriors. Photo credits to Alexia Fodere
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AYANA HOUSE
AYANA HOUSE
The DesignoryThe Designory
Photographer: Tom Ferguson
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Sydney with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and white floors.
The Peninsula at Rough Hollow
The Peninsula at Rough Hollow
Kelle Contine Interior Design, LLCKelle Contine Interior Design, LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary boot room in Austin with grey walls, grey floors and feature lighting.
Pierhouse Brooklyn
Pierhouse Brooklyn
threshold interiorsthreshold interiors
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States This brand-new townhouse at Pierhouse, Brooklyn was a gorgeous space, but was crying out for some personalization to reflect our clients vivid, sophisticated and lively design aesthetic. Bold Patterns and Colors were our friends in this fun and eclectic project. Our amazing clients collaborated with us to select the fabrics for the den's custom Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa and we also customized a vintage swedish rug from Doris Leslie Blau. for the Living Room Our biggest challenge was to capture the space under the Staircase so that it would become usable for this family. We created cubby storage, a desk area, coat closet and oversized storage. We even managed to fit in a 12' ladder - not an easy feat! Photographed by: James Salomon
Mississippi Modern
Mississippi Modern
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Lynnette Bauer - 360REI
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
福室の家
福室の家
CASE建築計画CASE建築計画
福室の家
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Other with white walls and grey floors.
Annex
Annex
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Photo Credit: Scott Norsworthy Architect: Wanda Ely Architect Inc
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Flat in Listed Building
Flat in Listed Building
SVM Interiors LtdSVM Interiors Ltd
We added an antiques glass wall as you walk into the flat to create a feeling of space and a bit of drama. It's a small space so ti did give a feeling of more depth.
House on Vale
House on Vale
LaRue ArchitectsLaRue Architects
Surrounded by nature in the quiet Rollingwood neighborhood, this elegant soft contemporary home is screened from the street with a private courtyard initiated by a dynamic board formed concrete wall and refined landscape. The expansive use of floor-to-ceiling glass at the rear of the home opens up the view to Zilker Park and can be experienced from the covered outdoor living space and just about every room from inside the home. Photo Credit: Paul Bardagjy
Modern Oceanfront Estate Entrance
Modern Oceanfront Estate Entrance
Solanna Design & Development LLCSolanna Design & Development LLC
Dramatic contemporary steel railing staircase greet guests in this modern oceanfront estate featuring furnishings by Berman Rosetti, Mimi London and Clark Functional Art.
Hayes Valley Project
Hayes Valley Project
Christy Allen DesignsChristy Allen Designs
Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Dramatic Foyer sparkles
Dramatic Foyer sparkles
Z Interior Decorations Inc.Z Interior Decorations Inc.
This entryway features a custom designed front door,hand applied silver glitter ceiling, natural stone tile walls, and wallpapered niches. Interior Design by Carlene Zeches, Z Interior Decorations. Photography by Randall Perry Photography
Modern Ski Condominium
Modern Ski Condominium
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Custom cubbies were designed around the client's ski storage needs with places for helmets, boots, hanging clothes and a copper lined trough for wet skis. Also, a built-in bench for putting boots on and off. Photo by Kat Alves
974 W. 42nd St
974 W. 42nd St
Alleanza Custom HomesAlleanza Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Houston with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Porte fibre de verre - Fiber glass door
Porte fibre de verre - Fiber glass door
Auroral Portes et FenêtresAuroral Portes et Fenêtres
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Montreal with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
Project 604
Project 604
HoneyBee DesignzHoneyBee Designz
Shelby Halberg Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Miami with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, white floors and a feature wall.

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!
Kings Road
Kings Road
UserUser
Will Edwards
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Orange County with a single front door.
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