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Contemporary Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Entrée
Entrée
ObliqObliq
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Paris.
Wohnhaus DK
Wohnhaus DK
Martin Kreuzer PhotographyMartin Kreuzer Photography
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Munich.
Warren Street Townhouse
Warren Street Townhouse
Ghislaine Viñas Interior DesignGhislaine Viñas Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a black front door, porcelain flooring and a feature wall.
Ruthford Residence
Ruthford Residence
DaCruz Segal Architecture llcDaCruz Segal Architecture llc
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
raf and anne residence
raf and anne residence
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Other.
Whitney Tavern
Whitney Tavern
MacArthur Construction CompanyMacArthur Construction Company
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Boston with white walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Terry Iverson
Terry Iverson
UserUser
A beautifully decorated architectural style home on the river. Virtual tour: http://terryiverson.com/gallery/1536
White Park Road
White Park Road
Foster Custom KitchensFoster Custom Kitchens
Robyn Wishna
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in New York.
Breakers Court
Breakers Court
sagemodernsagemodern
Photograph by Vance Fox
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with concrete flooring.
玄関
玄関
幸創建設株式会社幸創建設株式会社
玄関
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Swinn Residence
Swinn Residence
Designs AustraliaDesigns Australia
Home office in entry hallway. Drop down doors to form desk and hide office equipment, reverse hinged doors to store seating. Central IT tower housing modems and GPO’s. Five file drawers, four general drawers and one drawer for printer. Storage cupboards and shelving above, large cupboard with hanging rail for coats beside front door. Size: 4.3m wide x 2.6m high x 0.7m deep Materials: Stained American oak veneer with solid front edge to bench top, clear satin lacquer finish. Painted Dulux Silkwort, 30% gloss.
Mahogany Double Doors
Mahogany Double Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
Doors are in the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center in Denver, Co. It is always exciting to find a balance in double doors between curves and straight lines. Not all the doors are equal in width, adding to its unique nature. Each door is a sculpture within itself.
Serenity
Serenity
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
La grande entrée dessert toutes les pièces de l’appartement. On y retrouve le vert tendre de la bibliothèque sur les boiseries et les murs ainsi qu’une banquette cintrée réalisée sur mesure. Dans la cuisine, une deuxième banquette permet de dissimuler un radiateur et crée un espace repas très agréable avec un décor panoramique sur les murs.
Villa Garches II
Villa Garches II
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and wood walls.
Hopkins
Hopkins
Menendez Architects PCMenendez Architects PC
Several layers of planes and materials create a transition zone from the street to the entry.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Denver with a single front door, a glass front door, travertine flooring and beige walls.
A House With Zip!
A House With Zip!
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Design: Mark Lind Project Management: Jon Strain Photography: Paul Finkel, 2012 Glass and cypress front door.
Contemporary entrance in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
J Design Group - Interior Designer Miami - Modern - Contemporary - Ocean Front
J Design Group - Interior Designer Miami - Modern - Contemporary - Ocean Front
J Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - ModernJ Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - Modern
Miami modern Interior Design. Miami Home Décor magazine Publishes one of our contemporary Projects in Miami Beach Bath Club and they said: TAILOR MADE FOR A PERFECT FIT SOFT COLORS AND A CAREFUL MIX OF STYLES TRANSFORM A NORTH MIAMI BEACH CONDOMINIUM INTO A CUSTOM RETREAT FOR ONE YOUNG FAMILY. .... …..The couple gave Corredor free reign with the interior scheme. And the designer responded with quiet restraint, infusing the home with a palette of pale greens, creams and beiges that echo the beachfront outside…. The use of texture on walls, furnishings and fabrics, along with unexpected accents of deep orange, add a cozy feel to the open layout. “I used splashes of orange because it’s a favorite color of mine and of my clients’,” she says. “It’s a hue that lends itself to warmth and energy — this house has a lot of warmth and energy, just like the owners.” With a nod to the family’s South American heritage, a large, wood architectural element greets visitors as soon as they step off the elevator. The jigsaw design — pieces of cherry wood that fit together like a puzzle — is a work of art in itself. Visible from nearly every room, this central nucleus not only adds warmth and character, but also, acts as a divider between the formal living room and family room….. Miami modern, Contemporary Interior Designers, Modern Interior Designers, Coco Plum Interior Designers, Sunny Isles Interior Designers, Pinecrest Interior Designers, J Design Group interiors, South Florida designers, Best Miami Designers, Miami interiors, Miami décor, Miami Beach Designers, Best Miami Interior Designers, Miami Beach Interiors, Luxurious Design in Miami, Top designers, Deco Miami, Luxury interiors, Miami Beach Luxury Interiors, Miami Interior Design, Miami Interior Design Firms, Beach front, Top Interior Designers, top décor, Top Miami Decorators, Miami luxury condos, modern interiors, Modern, Pent house design, white interiors, Top Miami Interior Decorators, Top Miami Interior Designers, Modern Designers in Miami.
Mukilteo Style
Mukilteo Style
Sellentin True Design BuildSellentin True Design Build
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Seattle with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Connewarre Project 5
Connewarre Project 5
Belco GroupBelco Group
Contemporary entrance in Geelong with a feature wall.
Anne Shutan Doors
Anne Shutan Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
Mahogany Double Doors with Copper. Boulder CO It is always exciting to find a balance in double doors between curves and straight lines. Not all the doors are equal in width, adding to its unique nature. Each door is a sculpture within itself.

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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