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Contemporary Entrance with a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Marva Oaks House
Marva Oaks House
JE Caldwell ArchitectJE Caldwell Architect
this is looking through the front door to the water feature which separates the living and dining areas.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
MRC Landscape Architecture
MRC Landscape Architecture
MRC Landscape ArchitectureMRC Landscape Architecture
Landscape Design for new foundation plantings for a 2011-2012 renovation of a mid-20th Century ranch. Photo Credit, MRC Landscape Architecture, 2012.
Villa im Bauhausstil mit Teich im Garten
Villa im Bauhausstil mit Teich im Garten
Dipl.-Ing. Carsten Krafft ArchitektDipl.-Ing. Carsten Krafft Architekt
Diese Villa zeichnet sich durch ihre klare und großzügige Struktur aus. Der Eingangsbereich ist mit einem großzügigen Winkel ausgebildet, damit der Gast nicht im Regen stehen muss.Das monolithische Mauerwerk mit dem mineralischen Außenputz ist atmungsaktiv und elegant.
DC DECO
DC DECO
REVE Design Studio, Inc.REVE Design Studio, Inc.
An Art Deco remodel of a historic rowhouse on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Most spaces are used for formal and informal entertaining. The rowhouse was originally 4 apartment units that were converted back to a single family residence. Photos by: Jason Flakes
Islington Wharf Road
Islington Wharf Road
Patience Designs Studio LtdPatience Designs Studio Ltd
We developed a hotel chic and contemporary luxury feel for our client in this brand new flat which was a blank canvas for us to play in! Nikki Dessent photo
Turramurra entryway and 'ladies' lounge'
Turramurra entryway and 'ladies' lounge'
Alix Helps InteriorsAlix Helps Interiors
A grand console for this spacious entryway. The large timber console brings texture and history to this new home. The star pendant providing the icing on the cake and the twin lamps lending a touch of formality to the space. Photography by Jason Denton
Contemporary Farmhouseentry
Contemporary Farmhouseentry
Eagleview ConstructionEagleview Construction
First Look Canada
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Квартира на Мосфильмовской
Квартира на Мосфильмовской
Надежда КапперНадежда Каппер
Фотограф Ольга Мелекесцева
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Fitzrovia House
Fitzrovia House
Bridget Reading IDBridget Reading ID
Richard Glover Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Kent with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
FLOOR TILING
FLOOR TILING
VLL INTERIORSVLL INTERIORS
Entry Hall updates: flooring, custom lighting, glass mosaic tile installation
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Jacksonville with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Completely Enclosed Steel Access Door and Guard
Completely Enclosed Steel Access Door and Guard
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
by Ran Artzi
Inspiration for a large contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with beige walls, concrete flooring and a grey front door.
FESTIVAL FLAT
FESTIVAL FLAT
FLATFORFOXFLATFORFOX
Прихожая
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Nolo 2019
Nolo 2019
mm46_ Arch. Marta Crivellomm46_ Arch. Marta Crivello
Small contemporary front door in Milan with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and red floors.
Less is More Entry
Less is More Entry
Enduring Domain ArchitectureEnduring Domain Architecture
This is a smaller home than what most people think they can live with. But at 65msq for a one bedroom home, there is everything you need and nothing you don’t. A place for everything, room to move, light and a private outlook. Its all the space you need for the body and the mind. The mortgage is lower and because the energy bills are so low it is quicker to pay off. A home that works for you so that you can focus on doing what is important in your life. Imagine that?
Sichtestrich und Gestaltungen Sichtbeton in Großstadtvilla
Sichtestrich und Gestaltungen Sichtbeton in Großstadtvilla
awandgarde® Wand- und Bodendesignawandgarde® Wand- und Bodendesign
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Cologne with concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Réunion de 2 appartements à l'Ile de la Cité
Réunion de 2 appartements à l'Ile de la Cité
SWEET HOME PARISSWEET HOME PARIS
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a grey front door and brown floors.
Remarkable Custom Home in Greater Rochester
Remarkable Custom Home in Greater Rochester
Gerber HomesGerber Homes
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.
Crestline Solid Hardwood Flooring Collection - Porter Red Oak
Crestline Solid Hardwood Flooring Collection - Porter Red Oak
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
The new Crestline solid collection has a traditional hardwood look with wire brushed texture, handcrafted edges, and sculpted profile creating more visual interest on the wide 5″ surface. The range of warm, rich historic-European inspired colors and timeless tones provides a perfect color pallet. The hickories bring beautiful grain patterns, where the oak floors have the classic tighter wood grain with subtle color variation from plank to plank. Crestline solid collection has Hallmark’s Nu Oil® protective low sheen finish which provides beautiful grain clarity.
Современная квартира в Новосибирске
Современная квартира в Новосибирске
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Haus- und Eingangstüren | Maßanfertigung
Haus- und Eingangstüren | Maßanfertigung
FensterVisionFensterVision
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Leipzig with beige walls, a single front door and a grey front door.

Contemporary Entrance with a Grey Front Door 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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