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LEVALLOIS - Appartement aux allures scandinaves
LEVALLOIS - Appartement aux allures scandinaves
Atelier B2Atelier B2
© JEM Photographie
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Marquette | 2017
Marquette | 2017
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary hallway in Dallas with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors, concrete flooring and a feature wall.
Cordillera II
Cordillera II
Bernardo Pozas Residential DesignBernardo Pozas Residential Design
Mike Kelley
This is an example of a contemporary entrance.
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Прихожая, вид на входную дверь
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OH, BOY! Интерьеры с современным характеромOH, BOY! Интерьеры с современным характером
Юрий Гришко
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Reforma piso SAG23 en Zaragoza
Reforma piso SAG23 en Zaragoza
dCMarquitecturadCMarquitectura
Design ideas for a large contemporary entrance in Other.
Palmer
Palmer
Q Construction SolutionsQ Construction Solutions
Kitchen & Bath remodeling, Home Renovation, Kitchen & Bath Professional, Custom Building, Quick Residential Solutions, General contracting, Home improvement, Design Build Firm, Fitch Hill, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling,
Contemporary Condo
Contemporary Condo
UserUser
John Stoffer
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Chicago with grey walls and black floors.
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Susan Lachance Interior DesignSusan Lachance Interior Design
Brantley Photography
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Miami with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mace River Pend Oreille - 2021 Houzz Winner (Entry)
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Gardner HomesGardner Homes
Sunny Daze Photography
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Boise with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
Dachgeschosswohnung München
Dachgeschosswohnung München
Lignum Arts GmbHLignum Arts GmbH
Wolfgang Pulfer
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Munich with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Fort Lauderdale Interior Design
Fort Lauderdale Interior Design
Meredith Marlow InteriorsMeredith Marlow Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Miami.
Los Altos Contemporary
Los Altos Contemporary
Louie Leu Architect, Inc.Louie Leu Architect, Inc.
This contemporary residence was completed in 2017. A prominent feature of the home is the large great room with retractable doors that extend the indoor spaces to the outdoors. Photo Credit: Jason Liske
Sunroom Mudroom
Sunroom Mudroom
Bailey Davol Studio BuildBailey Davol Studio Build
Jamaica Plain, MA -- "Sunroom mudroom." This back entry expansion project transformed a cramped doorway into a welcoming and functional vestibule for this bustling family home.
В гостях: 54 метра — сталинка с тёмными стенами
В гостях: 54 метра — сталинка с тёмными стенами
Константин МалютаКонстантин Малюта
Photo by: Константин Малюта © 2017 Houzz Съемка для статьи: https://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/98359608
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.
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Emanuela TerrileEmanuela Terrile
Foto di Adriano Pecchio
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Milan with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Recent Project
Recent Project
Mina KimMina Kim
Foyer Area with gorgeous light fixture
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Поликарпова и яркость
Поликарпова и яркость
Salmon LairSalmon Lair
Планировочное решение: Миловзорова Наталья Концепция: Миловзорова Наталья Визуализация: Мовляйко Роман Рабочая документация: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Спецификация и смета: Царевская Ольга Закупки: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Авторский надзор: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Фотограф: Лоскутов Михаил Стиль: Соболева Дарья
Park Ave Modern
Park Ave Modern
Natural Instincts Interior DesignNatural Instincts Interior Design
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey 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!
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
Beau IntérieurBeau Intérieur
Clément Boulard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
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