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Шкаф raumplus в прихожую
Шкаф raumplus в прихожую
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Шкаф raumplus в прихожую 4 двери-купе в профиле R751 raumplus Антик Наполнение дверей зеркало бронза Наполнение дверей стекло Локабель 1236 Корпус 16 мм ЛДСП H3430 ST22 Сосна Аланд белая
J&B - Rénovation d'un appartement de 100m²
J&B - Rénovation d'un appartement de 100m²
Raphaëlle SoleilRaphaëlle Soleil
Léandre Cheron
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Marseille.
Full Home Renovation & Addition
Full Home Renovation & Addition
Litwiller Renovations & Custom HomesLitwiller Renovations & Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Calgary with a single front door, a white front door, white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
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Квартира в яхтенном стиле
Квартира в яхтенном стиле
Ахмадиев МаратАхмадиев Марат
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Other.
Modern Medfield Addition and Kitchen Remodel
Modern Medfield Addition and Kitchen Remodel
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Contemporary boot room in Boston with grey walls and grey floors.
A Feminine Fortress with a Manly Touch
A Feminine Fortress with a Manly Touch
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Contemporary Renovation
Contemporary Renovation
Wendy Wilson & AssociatesWendy Wilson & Associates
Wendy Wilson & Associates transformed this traditional Altadena home into a contemporary jewel for its new owners. A stately and dramatic door, in a rich ink blue hue, opens to an elegant basalt stone entry. The family room, master bedroom and all the bathrooms were completely renovated with many custom details including incorporating an antique carved wood mantel as a character piece for the new quartzite fireplace surround and beautiful walnut display cabinetry. Erika Bierman Photography
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary hallway in New York with brown floors.
Трешка для семьи и двух кошек
Трешка для семьи и двух кошек
Лабодина ВалентинаЛабодина Валентина
Реализованный проект прихожей. Фотографии. В прихожей было важно реализовать несколько задач: 1. Разместить и скрыть от глаз кошачий туалет. Все догадались где он? 2. Сделать две зоны для хранения верхней одежды и обуви - открытую и закрытую - ежедневное и сезонное использование. 3. Создать место хранения мелочевки и счетов. Стена рядом с входной дверью, наиболее уязвима к повреждению, поэтому ее было решено отделать ламинатом, а не оставлять белой. В качестве плинтуса на этой стене также было решено использовать более практичный цвет и материал.
Лаконичный и современный
Лаконичный и современный
Наталья Преображенская | Бюро «Уютная Квартира»Наталья Преображенская | Бюро «Уютная Квартира»
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Moscow.
Villa Sierra Bella
Villa Sierra Bella
Agence hivoaAgence hivoa
Miguel Ramos
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Bordeaux.
ЖК "Татьянин Парк"
ЖК "Татьянин Парк"
Вера СавельеваВера Савельева
фото Евгений Лучин
Photo of a contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
House 7- Los Altos Hills
House 7- Los Altos Hills
Cheng DesignCheng Design
Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Exterior View of concrete walkway, House 7 Concrete and Wood House 7, named the "Concrete Village Home", is Cheng Design's seventh custom home project. With inspiration of a "small village" home, this project brings in dwellings of different size and shape that support and intertwine with one another. Featuring a sculpted, concrete geological wall, pleated butterfly roof, and rainwater installations, House 7 exemplifies an interconnectedness and energetic relationship between home and the natural elements. Photography: Matthew Millman
Edgewater
Edgewater
Bear Mountain BuildersBear Mountain Builders
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Un 63m2 en VEFA twisté à Paris
Un 63m2 en VEFA twisté à Paris
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Atelier Germain
Small contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Игральная
Игральная
Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеровGeometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Sky Box House
Sky Box House
Garg ArchitectsGarg Architects
The main entrance door 7 feet wide and 10 feet high, clad with veneers of vintage teak from Burma, not just appreciated the elegance of the fore frame, but also adhered to the clients’ anthropometric requisites. The exquisite hand- grip was made from scrap wood which camouflaged with the door. Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
Contemporary Florida Great Room Residence
Contemporary Florida Great Room Residence
Maurice Menasche, AIAMaurice Menasche, AIA
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring and beige floors.

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!
Skewed House
Skewed House
Studio LagomStudio Lagom
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Other.
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