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Contemporary Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell
Point B Design GroupPoint B Design Group
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Contemporary Addition
Contemporary Addition
Emily’s InteriorsEmily’s Interiors
Through a collaboration with a local architect, we created a sleek, modern addition that stayed true to the original style and construction of the house. The clients, a busy family of five, wanted the addition to appear as if it had always belonged while simultaneously improving the flow and function of the home. Along with exterior addition, the kitchen was completely gutted and remodeled. The new kitchen design is a complex, full overlay, wood grain cabinet design that greatly improves storage for the bustling family and now provides them with a new dining room in which to entertain. Photo Credit: Rudy Mayer
Prospect House
Prospect House
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a light wood front door.
Boulder 6th Street with ADU
Boulder 6th Street with ADU
Y Rosemary Fivian Architect IncY Rosemary Fivian Architect Inc
This project is a total rework and update of an existing outdated home with a total rework of the floor plan, an addition of a master suite, and an ADU (attached dwelling unit) with a separate entry added to the walk out basement. Daniel O'Connor Photography
Contemporary Front Door Entrance | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City, CA
Contemporary Front Door Entrance | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City, CA
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Located in Wrightwood Estates, Levi Construction’s latest residency is a two-story mid-century modern home that was re-imagined and extensively remodeled with a designer’s eye for detail, beauty and function. Beautifully positioned on a 9,600-square-foot lot with approximately 3,000 square feet of perfectly-lighted interior space. The open floorplan includes a great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous chef’s kitchen featuring Viking appliances, a smart WiFi refrigerator, and high-tech, smart home technology throughout. There are a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, three bathrooms and a maid’s room with separate entrance. A custom walk-in closet and amazing bathroom complete the master retreat. The second floor has another large bedroom and bathroom with gorgeous views to the valley. The backyard area is an entertainer’s dream featuring a grassy lawn, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, dining pavilion, seating area with contemporary fire pit and an elevated deck to enjoy the beautiful mountain view. Project designed and built by Levi Construction http://www.leviconstruction.com/ Levi Construction is specialized in designing and building custom homes, room additions, and complete home remodels. Contact us today for a quote.
Minnetonka Remodel
Minnetonka Remodel
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Revolution Design Build
This is an example of a contemporary boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, grey floors and a glass front door.
Architects Home Remodel in Saratoga
Architects Home Remodel in Saratoga
Lean Lens ArchitectsLean Lens Architects
Medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a red front door, grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Квартира на Киевской
Квартира на Киевской
Николай Николаев/Дизайн студия Н-КубНиколай Николаев/Дизайн студия Н-Куб
Николаев Николай
Photo of a contemporary front door in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Таунхаус
Таунхаус
Andrey OvcharenkoAndrey Ovcharenko
Andrey Ovcharenko, photos Paulius Gasiūnas
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Other with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors
TrimliteTrimlite
Rooftop Solution Series Exterior Door
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Vancouver with a single front door and a black front door.
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Emanuela TerrileEmanuela Terrile
Foto di Adriano Pecchio
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Milan with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
Beau IntérieurBeau Intérieur
Clément Boulard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Rear Entry & Mudroom Storage
Rear Entry & Mudroom Storage
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Avenue Home
Contemporary Avenue Home
Birchstone HomesBirchstone Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary boot room with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
1210 Macdonald Ranch
1210 Macdonald Ranch
Luxe-DesignLuxe-Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Las Vegas with concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Doors
Doors
Alexander Lumber Co.Alexander Lumber Co.
Simpson
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Cedar Rapids with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mountain Contemporary Park City Colony Home
Mountain Contemporary Park City Colony Home
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
Park City, Utah Home by Park City General Contractor and Custom Home Builder, Germania Construction www.germaniaconstruction.com
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Santiago Modern Home
Santiago Modern Home
Burton Works: Designer CabinetryBurton Works: Designer Cabinetry
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Интерьер для волейболистки
Интерьер для волейболистки
Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"
Аскар Кабжан
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Sonoma at the Park
Sonoma at the Park
Braemar ConstructionBraemar Construction
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a single front door and a white front door.

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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