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St. Peters Contemporary Family Home
St. Peters Contemporary Family Home
Stallard InteriorsStallard Interiors
Arch Imagery
Photo of a contemporary front door in Adelaide with a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Rippleside
Rippleside
Dennehy Builders Pty LtdDennehy Builders Pty Ltd
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Geelong with concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, white walls and a feature wall.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a contemporary front door in Houston with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Водный
Водный
Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеровGeometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров
Евгений Кулибаба
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Moscow with grey floors and white walls.
S Residence
S Residence
Colourcube InteriorsColourcube Interiors
Interiors By Colourcube Interiors Photography by Gathering Light
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Perth with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Ferienhaus am Ammersee
Ferienhaus am Ammersee
Lothar Hennig ArchitekturfotografieLothar Hennig Architekturfotografie
Lothar Hennig. Architekten: M13-Architekten
Medium sized contemporary front door in Munich with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Heller Eingangsbereich mit zweiflügeligen Tür in den Essbereich
Heller Eingangsbereich mit zweiflügeligen Tür in den Essbereich
ViebrockhausViebrockhaus
Kommen alle Familienmitglieder zusammen nach Haus, kommen Sie sich in der großen Diele nicht in die Quere. Die doppelflügelige Tür mit Fensterausschnitten lässt einen weiten Blick aus dem Wohnzimmer zu.
Privathaus in Gütersloh
Privathaus in Gütersloh
Fotografie Frank SchoepgensFotografie Frank Schoepgens
Architekt: Beckmann Architekten Gütersloh Fotografie: www.schoepgens.com Frank Schoepgens ist ein professioneller Fotodesigner aus Köln / NRW mit den Schwerpunkten Porträtfotografie, Architekturfotografie und Corporatefotografie / Unternehmensfotografie.
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.
House By the Sea
House By the Sea
Drawing Room Architect IncDrawing Room Architect Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Toronto with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and marble flooring.
Diamondback Townhomes
Diamondback Townhomes
Magleby Construction - Sun ValleyMagleby Construction - Sun Valley
Contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
SERRA RETREAT
SERRA RETREAT
Saffron Case HomesSaffron Case Homes
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Einfamilienhaus Neubau
Einfamilienhaus Neubau
E2 architektenE2 architekten
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Dusseldorf with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and white floors.
Eingang
Eingang
Thomas Becker Architekten GmbH/ BDAThomas Becker Architekten GmbH/ BDA
Kntu Zeisel
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with red walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Project - Sunshine Beach House
Project - Sunshine Beach House
Brickworks Building ProductsBrickworks Building Products
Project: Sunshine Beach House Architect: Alex Popov Photography: Fiona Sustanto Styling: Emma Elizabeth Product: Austral Bricks La Paloma in Miro & GB Masonry Breeze Blocks in Porcelain
SIMPLETTE - work in progress
SIMPLETTE - work in progress
bkbsbkbs
Contemporary entrance in Paris with light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a feature wall.
Toronto home CW
Toronto home CW
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Small modern family home, photography by Peter A. Sellar © 2018 www.photoklik.com
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
The Barkly Project
The Barkly Project
V Three ArchitectureV Three Architecture
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORSBRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORS
HARIS KENJAR
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Seattle with grey walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Rénovation d'une cuisine et entrée
Rénovation d'une cuisine et entrée
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
meero
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Strasbourg with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.

Neutral Palettes 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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