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Contemporary Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Fall Seasonal Pumpkins and Halloween Displays
Fall Seasonal Pumpkins and Halloween Displays
Melissa Gerstle DesignMelissa Gerstle Design
Tara Cosgrove
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Dallas with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Квартира 155 кв.м. в ЖК Флагман
Квартира 155 кв.м. в ЖК Флагман
Дарья ЕльниковаДарья Ельникова
Вместительная прихожая с гардеробной и шкафом для обуви.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Moscow with porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls and grey floors.
квартира в ЖК Итальянский квартал
квартира в ЖК Итальянский квартал
Александра АфанасьеваАлександра Афанасьева
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Moscow with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Camp in the Woods
Contemporary Camp in the Woods
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Photography by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Burlington with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Los Altos Hills "Amherst"
Los Altos Hills "Amherst"
UTOPIA ConstructionUTOPIA Construction
Medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Hillside Oasis
Hillside Oasis
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Denver with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
After Our Work
After Our Work
Green Bay Remodeling Inc.Green Bay Remodeling Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in San Francisco with granite flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Rogue Valley Entry Door
Rogue Valley Entry Door
KelleherKelleher
Photo of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Ancona, Donaldsons Road
Ancona, Donaldsons Road
Steve Domoney ArchitectureSteve Domoney Architecture
Contemporary hallway in Melbourne with a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Luce e Materia
Luce e Materia
Alb.a StudioAlb.a Studio
Vista dell'ingresso arricchito con una carta da parati dal motivo geometrico e dalle luci che illuminano le pareti
Contemporary foyer in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.
Caryota House
Caryota House
DADA & PartnersDADA & Partners
Ranjan Sharma
Contemporary front door in Delhi with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Knox Street
Knox Street
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Lane Dittoe
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Sculptural Shutan Doors
Sculptural Shutan Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
The movement in my doors is what makes each truly unique. Mahogany is the most stable wood of all. Most durable. I have also used other hardwoods (cherry, walnut, teak). With my favorite tool, the bandsaw, I am able to literally turn my sculptures inside out exposing the true middle of the tree, usually the most hidden and protected. Finding the soft, sensual nature inside a rough material is an exciting challenge. For me, warm wood sculptures and doors are a welcome relief from the frantic qualities of today’s world.
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Entry with a mud room, tons of storage perfect for kids. The dividing wall gives the breakfast nook it's own space with a flare of design elements. JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Waverly Hills Contemporary
Waverly Hills Contemporary
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of a small contemporary front door in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
The Uptown in Altadore
The Uptown in Altadore
Treehouse Developments LtdTreehouse Developments Ltd
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Calgary with grey walls, a medium wood front door, a single front door, marble flooring and beige floors.
Naramata Bench House | Entry at Night
Naramata Bench House | Entry at Night
Helliwell + Smith | Blue Sky ArchitectureHelliwell + Smith | Blue Sky Architecture
Photo by Peter Powles
Contemporary front door in Vancouver with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Missoula Residence
Missoula Residence
Gaddy Construction LLCGaddy Construction LLC
This is an example of a contemporary porch in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Логово Степного Волка
Логово Степного Волка
Дом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла ЕгороваДом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла Егорова
Большой вместительный шкаф, выполненный по авторским эскизам архитектора проекта, дает возможность хозяину квартиры не заботиться о хранении вещей - все от мелочей до сезонной одежды здесь. Вставки из натурального шпона и интегрированный стеллаж с подсветкой создают ритм и разряжают монотонность глухих фасадов шкафа. - Архитектор: Егоров Кирилл Текстиль: Егорова Екатерина Фотограф: Спиридонов Роман Стилист: Шимкевич Евгения
Complete Home Remodeling Studio City
Complete Home Remodeling Studio City
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
Photo of a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

Contemporary Entrance with a Medium Wood 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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