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Contemporary Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Mudroom
Mudroom
Emerick ArchitectsEmerick Architects
The covered breezeway leads into the mudroom with a custom built-in bench with a flip-top for storage underneath. Lots of hooks and a long shelf makes for lots of room for the belongings of this family of four.
Interior- Hudson Woods- New York
Interior- Hudson Woods- New York
WOCA USAWOCA USA
Hardwood flooring finished with WOCA Master Oil Natural. Wood Paneling, shelves and ceiling finished with a custom blend of WOCA Master Oil Natural and WOCA Color Oil 119 Walnut. Lang Architecture, http://langarchitecture.com/projects/hudson-woods
Entryway.
Entryway.
Michelle HinckleyMichelle Hinckley
Photo by Michelle Rasmussen of www.wondertimephoto.com
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Salt Lake City.
Mountain Getaway
Mountain Getaway
Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.
This amazing home was built on Alpine Trails, in Fernie, British Columbia and features modern efficiencies and a hybrid timber frame. The house was split into 2 distinct dwellings: The primary house featuring an attached 2-car garage, 3-bedrooms and open living spaces. The Secondary Suite also has an attached single car garage, a private entrance and an additional 2 bedrooms. The wood siding and soffits are complemented by beautiful timber detailing throughout the interior and exterior of the home. Contracor: Elk River Mountain Homes Photographer: Brian Pollock
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.
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
A long mudroom, with glass doors at either end, connects the new formal entry hall and the informal back hall to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a blue front door and grey floors.
Upper East Side Apartment
Upper East Side Apartment
MPIDMPID
Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in New York with white walls and a feature wall.
Terry Iverson
Terry Iverson
UserUser
A beautifully decorated architectural style home on the river. Virtual tour: http://terryiverson.com/gallery/1536
Wickenburg Contemporary
Wickenburg Contemporary
R.J. Gurley ConstructionR.J. Gurley Construction
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Phoenix with white walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and a feature wall.
Martis Camp-63 Main House
Martis Camp-63 Main House
MWA, Inc.MWA, Inc.
The first floor gear room off the garage. Photos: Vance Fox
Large contemporary boot room in Other with beige walls, concrete flooring and beige floors.
Crane Building Penthouse
Crane Building Penthouse
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Located within the urban core of Portland, Oregon, this 7th floor 2500 SF penthouse sits atop the historic Crane Building, a brick warehouse built in 1909. It has established views of the city, bridges and west hills but its historic status restricted any changes to the exterior. Working within the constraints of the existing building shell, GS Architects aimed to create an “urban refuge”, that provided a personal retreat for the husband and wife owners with the option to entertain on occasion.
Moraya Bay (Naples, FL)
Moraya Bay (Naples, FL)
W Design InteriorsW Design Interiors
Beautiful wooden entryway, hardwood floors, and wall decor
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Miami with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Chou Residence
Chou Residence
Alan Mascord Design Associates IncAlan Mascord Design Associates Inc
Photos by Bob Greenspan
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Portland with beige walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Painted Boat Resort Pender Harbour
Painted Boat Resort Pender Harbour
Spani Developments Ltd.Spani Developments Ltd.
Alan Burns
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Vancouver with a glass front door, beige walls, a double front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in New York with white walls and red floors.
Bhargavi
Bhargavi
Ariyona InteriorAriyona Interior
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Mumbai.
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.
Le Cellier - Claustra & mobilier sur-mesure
Le Cellier - Claustra & mobilier sur-mesure
Atelier 1053Atelier 1053
Projet d'aménagement de claustra en Chêne dans l'entrée, et de création sur-mesure d'un meuble d'entrée avec niches. Coût total du projet : 9 550 €.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other.
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.
Old Orchard Residence II
Old Orchard Residence II
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
Contemporary entrance in Toronto with 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!
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