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Contemporary Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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The Omond House
The Omond House
Habitat by ReseneHabitat by Resene
Painted in Resene Alabaster. Photography by Nicola Edmonds. Home to Debbie Osmond of Compose Interiors.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Wellington with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Chaucer Project
Chaucer Project
AP WoodworksAP Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Vancouver with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors and feature lighting.
Blackstone entry
Blackstone entry
City Point HomesCity Point Homes
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
The Easton Floor Plan
The Easton Floor Plan
Back 9 Development, Inc.Back 9 Development, Inc.
Sigle Photography & Michael Henry Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary boot room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Summit Creek Parade Home 2015
Summit Creek Parade Home 2015
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Photography: Revolution Photography & Design
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Commodore Crescent
Commodore Crescent
JPR ArchitectsJPR Architects
Contemporary front door in Sydney with slate flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Bethesda, MD Transitional Contemporary Custom House
Bethesda, MD Transitional Contemporary Custom House
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
2016 MBIA Gold Award Winner: From whence an old one-story house once stood now stands this 5,000+ SF marvel that Finecraft built in the heart of Bethesda, MD. Susie Soleimani Photography
Contemporary Estate Home
Contemporary Estate Home
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Blane Balouf
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Dallas with white walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
Cammo House
Cammo House
Urban CreaturesUrban Creatures
copper mango
Contemporary entrance in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Offenes und großzügiges Hofhaus mit Kastanienbaum
Offenes und großzügiges Hofhaus mit Kastanienbaum
Möhring ArchitektenMöhring Architekten
Architekt: Möhring Architekten Fotograf: Stefan Melchior
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Berlin with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
My Houzz: Simple Living Inspires Efficient Northern Californian Home
My Houzz: Simple Living Inspires Efficient Northern Californian Home
Hoi Ning WongHoi Ning Wong
Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Architect: square three design studios Interior designer: GoGo Creations Builder: Clarum Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Two New Houses, Private Client, Cornwall
Two New Houses, Private Client, Cornwall
Trewin Design ArchitectsTrewin Design Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Cornwall with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
NEW LIFE AT THE SPLIT
NEW LIFE AT THE SPLIT
CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.
Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-In-Charge, Bob Ganser AIA, Christian Dean, AIA, Nate Dodge Photography: Brandon Stengel @ Farm Kid Studios
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with a single front door and a glass front door.
Dallas Renovation
Dallas Renovation
Sharon BlumbergSharon Blumberg
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Dallas with a single front door and a black front door.
Harbor Blues
Harbor Blues
Christopher Burns InteriorsChristopher Burns Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary boot room in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Riverside Drive, NYC
Riverside Drive, NYC
Darci Hether New YorkDarci Hether New York
The contemporary home is all about elegant metal accents. The entryway flaunts a medium-tone wood floor, which perfectly suits the gray walls and metal front door. The living room echoes the neutral palette with beige walls while the dining room flaunts a statement metal and glass chandelier. The look is complete with a carpeted master bedroom featuring dark wood furniture. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/
CS Reading Room
CS Reading Room
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Seattle with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Jacon Way
Jacon Way
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Photo Credit: Bethany Nauert Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design and Staging: Eliana Rokach Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc
Contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with a single front door.
Burnaby Residence
Burnaby Residence
Sarah Marie Interior DesignsSarah Marie Interior Designs
Maybelle English
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Vancouver with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Exterior View, Entry
Exterior View, Entry
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Approaching the front door, details appear such as crisp aluminum address numbers and mail slot, sandblasted glass and metal entry doors and the sleek lines of the metal roof, as the flush granite floor passes into the house leading to the view beyond Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography

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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