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Alta Vista Collection | Balboa Oak | Polk City, Iowa
Alta Vista Collection | Balboa Oak | Polk City, Iowa
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Balboa Oak Hardwood– The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lauren Jacobsen Interior DesignLauren Jacobsen Interior Design
A very long entry through the 1st floor of the home offers a great opportunity to create an art gallery. on the left wall. It is important to create a space in an entry like this that can carry interest and feel warm and inviting night or day. Each room off the entry is different in size and design, so symmetry helps the flow.
Front Doors
Front Doors
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Gorgeous Pivot door impact rated for South Florida.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, white floors and all types of ceiling.
Custom Partial Wall Adds Structural Support
Custom Partial Wall Adds Structural Support
Gayler Design BuildGayler Design Build
A partial wall was built for support and to create an aesthetic division of the rooms.
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
The Artesia
The Artesia
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a black front door, white floors and a wood ceiling.
WRIGHT COTTAGE
WRIGHT COTTAGE
Holsman Architecture + Design, LLCHolsman Architecture + Design, LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and exposed beams.
Lurline Bay House - Part 1
Lurline Bay House - Part 1
D'Cruz Design GroupD'Cruz Design Group
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Custom Front Door
Custom Front Door
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
New modern front door for this spacious and contemporary home
Expansive contemporary front door in New York with beige walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Georgian townhouse in the heart of Canonbury
Georgian townhouse in the heart of Canonbury
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary entrance in London with marble flooring, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling, a feature wall and white walls.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Moscow with a single front door, a glass front door, grey walls, grey floors, a wood ceiling, wood walls and concrete flooring.
Acucraft Blaze 10 - Maplewood Redevelopers
Acucraft Blaze 10 - Maplewood Redevelopers
Acucraft FireplacesAcucraft Fireplaces
The Acucraft BLAZE 10 Linear See Through Gas Fireplace 120" x 30" Viewing Area Dual Pane Glass Cooling Safe-to-Touch Glass 108" Line of Fire Natural Gas Burner Wall Switch Control Maplewood, NJ Apartment Complex
Stylish South Hill Entryway
Stylish South Hill Entryway
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
Mountain View Square
Mountain View Square
kds design groupkds design group
Light and Bright entry with natural lighting from above skylight; axis point to public spaces one way and private spaces the other.
Medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Contemporary Rooftop Condo
Contemporary Rooftop Condo
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Front door with access to elevator.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors and a coffered ceiling.
Diggers Residence
Diggers Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Geelong with black walls, terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
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一級建築士事務所　ＦＯＲＭＡ一級建築士事務所　ＦＯＲＭＡ
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Kyoto with light hardwood flooring, a drop ceiling and wood walls.
Lake Forest Contemporary Chateau
Lake Forest Contemporary Chateau
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
The crisp white walls, minimal floor tile, and suspended chandelier set a bright and modern tone as you enter the home. We swapped out the ornate stair rails for a modern, simplified baluster. However, we opted to keep the crown molding, trim, and door frames throughout the entire home. We decided to play off of the dramatic detailing by painting them a deep charcoal grey. It creates a bold contrast against the white walls in a modern and elevated way. Finally, we selected a modern, black leather sofa and sleek console table to complete the foyer, and painted the frame of the existing oversized mirror black.
Split Level Entry Way - Rio Terrace
Split Level Entry Way - Rio Terrace
ArtHouse ResidentialArtHouse Residential
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Edmonton with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
ECSTATIC - Modern New Construction in Greenwich
ECSTATIC - Modern New Construction in Greenwich
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
This beautiful, new construction home in Greenwich Connecticut was staged by BA Staging & Interiors to showcase all of its beautiful potential, so it will sell for the highest possible value. The staging was carefully curated to be sleek and modern, but at the same time warm and inviting to attract the right buyer. This staging included a lifestyle merchandizing approach with an obsessive attention to detail and the most forward design elements. Unique, large scale pieces, custom, contemporary artwork and luxurious added touches were used to transform this new construction into a dream home.
Home Renovation - Los Angeles
Home Renovation - Los Angeles
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.

Contemporary Entrance with All Types of Ceiling 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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