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Woodside Residence
Woodside Residence
Young & Burton, Inc.Young & Burton, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Modern Remodel
Modern Remodel
JMB Architect, LTD.JMB Architect, LTD.
Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
Contemporary front door in Chicago with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Chamberlain Residence
Chamberlain Residence
C architects,pllc.C architects,pllc.
Architect: Jose L. Cuevas, AIA. Builder: Arquine Homes, LLC. Robin Stancliff Phography
Contemporary entrance in Phoenix with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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Modus Design StudioModus Design Studio
Photo of a contemporary front door in Toronto with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Contempo
Contempo
Pinnacle HomesPinnacle Homes
A water feature and waterfall surrounds the entry and passes under a lite glass bridge to the front door.
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Vancouver with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Minong Cabin
Minong Cabin
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLCCHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC
Chad Holder
Contemporary boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
VIVIENDA MONASTERIOS
VIVIENDA MONASTERIOS
ALBERTA NORWEGALBERTA NORWEG
Acceso a la vivienda. Fechada moderna, utilización de diferentes materiales: hormigón, piedra y la madera.
Large contemporary front door in Valencia with grey walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Ada St, Strathfield
Ada St, Strathfield
Couvaras ArchitectsCouvaras Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Sydney with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Best Rd - Exterior Entry at Wood Box Detail
Best Rd - Exterior Entry at Wood Box Detail
Studio Sarah Willmer ArchitectureStudio Sarah Willmer Architecture
Detail at Cedar Lined Front Entry with View Into House Photographed by Eric Rorer
Medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Pivot Door Company
Pivot Door Company
Pivot Door CompanyPivot Door Company
Contemporary entrance in Denver.
Jeffery
Jeffery
Pugh Custom BuildPugh Custom Build
Inspiration for a contemporary porch in Austin with a double front door.
Landscape: Main Street
Landscape: Main Street
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
BAGUR
BAGUR
RAFAEL VARGAS FotoRAFAEL VARGAS Foto
©foto rafael vargas.Oscar Velez arquitecto
Large contemporary front door in Barcelona with a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey walls and concrete flooring.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other with slate flooring.
DeVerne
DeVerne
Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio MarketingTwist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing
Allison Cartwright
Photo of a contemporary front door in Austin with a single front door and a brown front door.
Lake Dream House
Lake Dream House
Quiniscoe Homes 20/20 Ltd.Quiniscoe Homes 20/20 Ltd.
Photo of a contemporary front door in Calgary with a single front door, brown walls, carpet, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Casa PI
Casa PI
SmbarquitecturaSmbarquitectura
David Zarzoso (Fotografía)
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Valencia.
Allegan Lake Residence
Allegan Lake Residence
Lucid ArchitectureLucid Architecture
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Grand Rapids with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Crane House
Crane House
Switch Lighting & DesignSwitch Lighting & Design
Patrice Jerome
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with grey walls and a medium wood front door.

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!
Timber Ridge Residence
Timber Ridge Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Gibeon Photography
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
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