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Contemporary Entrance with a Coffered Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Oakland Township Contemporary
Oakland Township Contemporary
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Detroit with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.
High Barnet – redesign of a ground floor
High Barnet – redesign of a ground floor
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The large wall between the dining room and the hallway, as well as a fireplace, were removed leaving a light open space.
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in London with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floors and a coffered ceiling.
Exceptionnel agencement d'entrée combinant un meuble TV
Exceptionnel agencement d'entrée combinant un meuble TV
MID CONCEPTMID CONCEPT
Angle de vue permettant d'apercevoir la partie entrée de la composition avec son magnifique banc intégré
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Lyon with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Avant Garde Wood FloorsAvant Garde Wood Floors
Beautiful custom home by DC Fine Homes in Eugene, OR. Avant Garde Wood Floors is proud to partner with DC Fine Homes to supply specialty wide plank floors. This home features the 9-1/2" wide European Oak planks, aged to perfection using reactive stain technologies that naturally age the tannin in the wood, coloring it from within. Matte sheen finish provides a casual yet elegant luxury that is durable and comfortable.
Duncairn Lane Bray
Duncairn Lane Bray
Culligan ArchitectsCulligan Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a black front door, white floors, a coffered ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Più funzionale, più personale
Più funzionale, più personale
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
foto di Cristina Galline Bohman
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Elegant Artists' Prairie
Elegant Artists' Prairie
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a contemporary boot room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Walking through the front door of this home is a revelation. The breathtaking expanse is an unfolding of vignettes, from the entry, living room, into the dining room and the banyan trees and lakes beyond. This interiors is a magnificent introduction into the design that lays ahead
Terrasse Armand
Terrasse Armand
Unique Home Solutions Inc.Unique Home Solutions Inc.
This beautiful totally renovated 4 bedroom home just hit the market. The owners wanted to make sure when potential buyers walked through, they would be able to imagine themselves living here. A lot of details were incorporated into this luxury property from the steam fireplace in the primary bedroom to tiling and architecturally interesting ceilings. If you would like a tour of this property we staged in Pointe Claire South, Quebec, contact Linda Gauthier at 514-609-6721.
Games Road
Games Road
Dobra Villa ArchitectsDobra Villa Architects
Front porch
Photo of a medium sized contemporary porch in London with red walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.
Entheogenic Design
Entheogenic Design
The Vrindavan ProjectThe Vrindavan Project
#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project
Waterfront Boston
Waterfront Boston
Sacha Jacq Interiors LLCSacha Jacq Interiors LLC
This entry foyer also features a relaxing seating area with tv and unique stone accent wall.
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Intracoastal in Yacht Harbor
Intracoastal in Yacht Harbor
nFlight PhotographynFlight Photography
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Orlando with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.
Acucraft Blaze 10 - Maplewood Redevelopers
Acucraft Blaze 10 - Maplewood Redevelopers
Acucraft FireplacesAcucraft Fireplaces
The Acucraft BLAZE 10 Linear See Through Gas Fireplace 120" x 30" Viewing Area Dual Pane Glass Cooling Safe-to-Touch Glass 108" Line of Fire Natural Gas Burner Wall Switch Control Maplewood, NJ Apartment Complex
Contemporary Rooftop Condo
Contemporary Rooftop Condo
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Front door with access to elevator.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors and a coffered ceiling.
Oakland Township Contemporary
Oakland Township Contemporary
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Detroit with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.
Acucraft Blaze 10 - Maplewood Redevelopers
Acucraft Blaze 10 - Maplewood Redevelopers
Acucraft FireplacesAcucraft Fireplaces
The Acucraft BLAZE 10 Linear See Through Gas Fireplace 120" x 30" Viewing Area Dual Pane Glass Cooling Safe-to-Touch Glass 108" Line of Fire Natural Gas Burner Wall Switch Control Maplewood, NJ Apartment Complex
Eleven4
Eleven4
Fry HomesFry Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Cincinnati with a double front door, a black front door, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Exceptionnel agencement d'entrée combinant un meuble TV
Exceptionnel agencement d'entrée combinant un meuble TV
MID CONCEPTMID CONCEPT
Angle de vue permettant d'apercevoir la partie entrée de la composition et la partie télé
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Lyon with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Condo at the Ridges
Condo at the Ridges
E Design HomeE Design Home
Glass wall tiled entry, American Walnut wood shelf, Hubbardton Forge Sconces, Global Views Vase.
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Las Vegas with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.

Contemporary Entrance with a Coffered Ceiling 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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