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Contemporary Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Summerhill Family Home
Summerhill Family Home
Barbora Vokac Taylor ArchitectBarbora Vokac Taylor Architect
Design ideas for a contemporary porch in Toronto.
SILL RESIDENCE
SILL RESIDENCE
Tate Studio ArchitectsTate Studio Architects
Stunning entry features angled roof lines and beautiful glass entry door. Architecture and Interior - Tate Studio Architects, Builder - Builders Showcase, Photography - Thompson Photographic.
Hillsborough Art Gallery House
Hillsborough Art Gallery House
Urbanism DesignsUrbanism Designs
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in San Francisco.
1200mm Square Entrance Pull Handle
1200mm Square Entrance Pull Handle
Zanda ArchitecturalZanda Architectural
1200mm Square Profile Pull Handle by Zanda Architectural Code: 7096.BB.SS (Pair) Project by Atrium Homes
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Perth with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
San Francisco High-Rise Home
San Francisco High-Rise Home
Cheng DesignCheng Design
Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Entry / Foyer View into Kitchen and Living Room, San Francisco High-Rise Home Dynamic, updated materials and a new plan transformed a lifeless San Francisco condo into an urban treasure, reminiscent of the client’s beloved weekend retreat also designed by Cheng Design. The simplified layout provides a showcase for the client’s art collection while tiled walls, concrete surfaces, and bamboo cabinets and paneling create personality and warmth. The kitchen features a rouge concrete countertop, a concrete and bamboo elliptical prep island, and a built-in eating area that showcases the gorgeous downtown view. Photography: Matthew Millman
Contemporary Interiors
Contemporary Interiors
Atelier BCAtelier BC
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Vancouver.
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.
Juanita Residence
Juanita Residence
Allied8Allied8
Miguel Edwards
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Seattle.
Front Entry Double Door
Front Entry Double Door
Supreme Remodeling Inc.Supreme Remodeling Inc.
Double wood front door installed by Supreme Remodeling INC.
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles.
SUN SKY PARK
SUN SKY PARK
K Studio_interiorsK Studio_interiors
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Ahmedabad.
SPINA DORSALE
SPINA DORSALE
PadiglioneBPadiglioneB
Ingresso arredo frontale, armadiatura costituita da pieni e vuoti con elementi scavati di color arancione e partizioni esterne color blu.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Venice with white walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Lafayette Remodel
Lafayette Remodel
Dolan's Lumber, Doors & WindowsDolan's Lumber, Doors & Windows
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary porch in San Francisco with a single front door.
Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Contemporary refurbished entrance hall to family home with built in shoe storage and coat hooks
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Berkshire with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Avenue G
Avenue G
Garwood ArchitectureGarwood Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Austin with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a feature wall.
Door Photos
Door Photos
Door BeautifulDoor Beautiful
Various Entry Doors by...Door Beautiful of Santa Rosa, CA
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
沼袋の家
沼袋の家
イン・ハウス建築計画イン・ハウス建築計画
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Tokyo with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Parquetry
Parquetry
Brisbanes Finest FloorsBrisbanes Finest Floors
Floor sanding and Polishing of parquetry in Cleveland, Brisbane with a Satin finish
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Brisbane with dark hardwood flooring.
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.
Seacliff Residence
Seacliff Residence
Moller Architecture, Inc.Moller Architecture, Inc.
Patrick Argast
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in San Francisco.
Martis Camp Getaway
Martis Camp Getaway
JayJeffersJayJeffers
Located in picturesque Martis Camp in Truckee, California this second home for a young family is easy, comfortable and fun. A great mixture of industrial chic and warm blankets redefines rustic. No antler chandeliers here! JDG also designed the family's San Francisco residence. Photography by Matthew Millman

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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