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Contemporary Entrance with a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Hormann Anthracite Entrance Door
Hormann Anthracite Entrance Door
The Garage Door CentreThe Garage Door Centre
This Hormann ThermoPro style 900 entrance door has been installed on a typical home, creating a secure and stylish entrance. The door is finished in anthracite grey RAL 7016, and features a large curved frosted window. It has been installed with a side element to let in more light. The inside of these doors are finished in white as standard so they blend in with any interior.
North London renovation
North London renovation
Patience Designs Studio LtdPatience Designs Studio Ltd
Design ideas for a large contemporary entrance in London with white walls, laminate floors, a single front door and a grey front door.
ЖК Резиденция Композиторов
ЖК Резиденция Композиторов
ТемплаинтериорТемплаинтериор
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Moscow with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Campbells Bay Bush Residence
Campbells Bay Bush Residence
Creative ArchCreative Arch
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Auckland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Einfamilienhaus RS
Einfamilienhaus RS
Schwingeler ArchitektenSchwingeler Architekten
Eingangsbereich mit Carport
Large contemporary entrance in Dortmund with beige walls and a grey front door.
ЖК Розмарин
ЖК Розмарин
aminteriorsaminteriors
Театр начинается с вешалки, а квартира с прихожей. Работа Тани Клят с порога создает нужное впечатление и скрывает за собой технический лючок.
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring and a grey front door.
Une entrée design
Une entrée design
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Aménagement d'une entrée avec un meuble sur mesure graphique et fonctionnel
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Zen Retreat
Zen Retreat
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
ЖК "Татьянин Парк"
ЖК "Татьянин Парк"
Вера СавельеваВера Савельева
фото Евгений Лучин
Photo of a contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Walker Tower
Walker Tower
Rusk RenovationsRusk Renovations
Designer – David Scott Interiors General Contractor – Rusk Renovations, Inc. Photographer – Peter Murdock
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Project Hornbeam
Project Hornbeam
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
The separation between the existing and the old building is done in a transparent glass link which serves as entrance and corridor to the new house.
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in London with brown walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, beige floors and wood walls.
Entrance and Kitchen extension in Dalkey
Entrance and Kitchen extension in Dalkey
the-architectsthe-architects
David Shannon
Medium sized contemporary front door in Dublin with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Изысканный интерьер трехкомнатной квартиры
Изысканный интерьер трехкомнатной квартиры
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Haus BB
Haus BB
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
This is an example of a large contemporary entrance in Dusseldorf with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
LA BOOM
LA BOOM
Кунина ЕленаКунина Елена
Карачев Николай
Photo of a contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Реализация дизайн-проекта "Лето в Петербурге"
Реализация дизайн-проекта "Лето в Петербурге"
Студия дизайна "Три кита"Студия дизайна "Три кита"
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Долгопрудный
Долгопрудный
Design by Dina VdovinaDesign by Dina Vdovina
Минималистичный дизайн. Квартира выдержана в одном стиле с общими деталями
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Rose Bay Home
Rose Bay Home
Zeitgeist PhotographyZeitgeist Photography
©Eliot Cohen - Zeitgeist Photography
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Sydney with brown walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
2 к.кв-ра в новом ЖК в Спб
2 к.кв-ра в новом ЖК в Спб
Ирина Халезова | iDworkshopИрина Халезова | iDworkshop
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a grey front door and grey floors.

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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