Contemporary Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

Chris Foster
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door and a single front door.

Huntington Beach Harbor Exterior Gate Project

360 Yardware

This was an exterior gate project of a home on Huntington Beach Harbor. The gates were built by Mike Bless of Lido Gates in Newport Beach, CA. The contemporary gates were made of ipe wood with 360 Yardware's Alta Gate Latch installed. To read the full Project Profile, visit: http://www.360yardware.com/2013/02/project-profile-contemporary-harbor-front-home-in-huntington-beach/"> http://www.360yardware.com/2013/02/project-profile-contemporary-harbor-front-home-in-huntington-beach/ All photos by: Mike Bless of Lido Gates in Newport Beach, CA. http://www.lidogates.com"> http://www.lidogates.com.

Triangle Residence

Indie Capital

Photo by Henry and Associates Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Sacramento with a single front door and a glass front door.

Anchor Builders / Gudhouse Designed project

Sethbennphoto

sethbennphoto.com 2012
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Minneapolis with a single front door.

Platinum House Entry

Coates Design Architecture + Interiors

This image captures the main entry to the home. All of the wood used for the bench on the left came from one large tree that was on-site. It was milled on-site and kiln-dried locally. A lot of this wood was also used on the inside as finish trim... so the tree never really left the site! Also in this image are LED lights and an off-the-shelf ground-face masonry block that is used in a manner that makes the pedestrian material seem rather elegant. The pavers to the left of the walkway leading up to the front door are reclaimed. photo credit: Lara Swimmer

Summer Retreat

ARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLC

Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in DC Metro with a single front door and a glass front door.

Entrance Foyer

Davis Tamburin Inc.

At the Entrance way to the foyer, we placed a bombe chest which we had lacquered in black and placed a oversized chair covered in faux white fur. The front door was painted in black and white.

Lost Gold Cave

LaRue Architects

Resting gently atop a hill, this large hill country contemporary home has a view of downtown Austin like no other. It sports an extensive photovoltaic system, an organic garden, pool, courtyards, and covered outdoor living spaces. The detached guest house and home office suite provide a secluded retreat and private getaway. Published: Country Lifestyles, Fall 2010 Stone World Magazine, September 2010 Photo Credit: Coles Hairston

debora carl landscape design

Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in San Diego with a single front door.

"green" remodel

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

Custom entry door designed by Mahoney Architects, built by Liberty Valley Doors made with FSC wood - green building products. Custom designed armoire and show storage bench designed by Mahoney Architects & Interiors.

Olive Passive House

DEMO Architects

Photo of a contemporary entrance in New York with concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

The Rosella display home

Alatalo Bros

The main entry with a handy drop- zone / mudroom in the main hallway with built-in joinery for storing and sorting bags, jackets, hats, shoes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

SOLITUDE 5900 Model

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary front door in Phoenix with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and brick walls.

Entry

Kylie Sargent

This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Geelong with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and wainscoting.

Custom Infill-Lofty Living

Bella Vista Developments

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and a wood ceiling.

Home-A-Rama 2020 - Holliday Farms

Old Town Design Group

Entering the home, you're met with contemporary views and a subtle color palette.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman

design by Christina Perry

A contemporary craftsman East Nashville entry featuring a dark wood front door paired with a matching upright piano and white built-in open cabinetry. Interior Designer & Photography: design by Christina Perry design by Christina Perry | Interior Design Nashville, TN 37214

Апартаменты в Ульяновске

Студия дизайна PlatFORM

Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Other with pink walls, a single front door and beige floors.

Minnesota Mountain Modern

City Homes, LLC

Medium sized contemporary front door in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.

Квартира-шкатулка Жк Sreda(фото)

Наталья Преображенская | Бюро «Уютная Квартира»

This is an example of a contemporary front door in Moscow with a single front door, a white front door, white walls and beige floors.

Contemporary Entrance with a Single 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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