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Contemporary Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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New Stanley Project
New Stanley Project
Livingston Interiors, Inc.Livingston Interiors, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Фотосъемка интерьера квартиры в МЖК Зеленоград для Интерьер+дизайн
Фотосъемка интерьера квартиры в МЖК Зеленоград для Интерьер+дизайн
MARION STUDIOMARION STUDIO
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Moscow with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Classic-Craft Canvas door painted Calabash Clash
Classic-Craft Canvas door painted Calabash Clash
UserUser
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Canvas Collection fiberglass door painted Calabash Clash (PPG 1135-6) with Homeward decorative glass. Calabash Clash is an adaptable color that can evoke serenity or awaken a home to infinite possibilities. This color works best for reflective homeowners who are best described as smart, complex and stable.
Modern Front Entry Door - Mahogany Wood and Reeded Glass
Modern Front Entry Door - Mahogany Wood and Reeded Glass
Phirst and Lassing DoorsPhirst and Lassing Doors
Mahogany front door with reeded glass sets off the entrance of this upstate NY home remodeling project.
Contemporary entrance in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Home Tour
Home Tour
Acclaim ConstructionAcclaim Construction
Stacey Gingras
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Detroit with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
2016 International Builders' Show
2016 International Builders' Show
ClopayClopay
Clopay smooth fiberglass entry door with Reed decorative glass and sidelights allows daylight in without compromising privacy. Custom paint color: Peppercorn. Coordinating Clopay garage door with same glass also offered.
Beverly Hills Home
Beverly Hills Home
Black Forest ContractorsBlack Forest Contractors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Big Alpine
Big Alpine
Treeline Homes, Inc.Treeline Homes, Inc.
Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Denver with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Clifton Hill House
Clifton Hill House
Preston LanePreston Lane
Derek Swalwell
Photo of a contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Sugar Hill - NYC
Sugar Hill - NYC
TAHAR DÉCORTAHAR DÉCOR
Ilir Rizaj Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary entrance in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Hawthorne Residence
Hawthorne Residence
UserUser
mark pinkerton vi360 photography
This is an example of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Interiors
Interiors
Hoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss HomesHoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Indianapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Denver with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Country Home Chic
Country Home Chic
Sagart StudioSagart Studio
Remodel of 70's era rancher stone house into contemporary retreat for a fox hunter foyer
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in DC Metro with a glass front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Custom Silk Shag in an interior by Axis Mundi
Custom Silk Shag in an interior by Axis Mundi
Joseph Carini CarpetsJoseph Carini Carpets
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Contemporary Gables Westport, CT
Contemporary Gables Westport, CT
Vicente Burin ArchitectsVicente Burin Architects
Photographer: Barry A. Hyman
Medium sized contemporary hallway in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Tusculum Residence
Tusculum Residence
Smart Design StudioSmart Design Studio
Tusculum Residence entry from street. Renovation of existing structure leading to new build at rear. Architect William Smart
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in Sydney with blue walls, a single front door, a black front door and white floors.
St Clarens renovation
St Clarens renovation
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.Wanda Ely Architect Inc.
photo by Scott Norsworthy Custom plywood storage unit at entrance surrounds vintage metal lockers for the 3 kids. Built in bench, key storage and lighting. Entrance uses commercial floor grate in metal pan. Tiled wall and ceiling with full length mirror articulate main entrance to home.
Sunken Entry
Sunken Entry
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Looking back at the entry the new sculptural steel and wood stair floats upward to the glass bridge while a two story high wall of windows draws in sunlight and creates views. Photo Credit: Philip Liang
laguna beach hillside renovation
laguna beach hillside renovation
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Laguna Beach, California Custom Home: New smooth stucco on all exterior walls, including low walls at the downhill entry area, highlight the contemporary, planar elements of this unique entry design. Custom metal window and door systems enhance the minimalist aesthetic, while a natural wood bench in a bed of tumbled white stones softens the entry area and invites visitors to rest and gather.

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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