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Contemporary Entrance with Bamboo Flooring Ideas and Designs

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The Garden at Vineyard Model - Cortina Plan - Vineyard, UT
The Garden at Vineyard Model - Cortina Plan - Vineyard, UT
Candlelight HomesCandlelight Homes
Contemporary boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls and bamboo flooring.
Clyde Hill Remodel
Clyde Hill Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Architect: Grouparchitect Contractor: Lochwood Lozier Custom Construction Photography: Michael Walmsley
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Trogoletto's twins
Trogoletto's twins
llabbllabb
foto di Anna Positano Interno 1 Soggiorno / ingresso
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Kenmore hillside house
Kenmore hillside house
westerbeck | architecturewesterbeck | architecture
Sara Adamski, photosbysara.com
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Seattle with bamboo flooring.
Entry
Entry
Bakken Design BuildBakken Design Build
Looking from the entry way towards the living room.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Hotel Condo
Hotel Condo
Norwood ArchitectsNorwood Architects
Entry Foyer with 16 foot long water feature
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Scarsdale Renovations and Additions
Scarsdale Renovations and Additions
JV DesignJV Design
Entry/Foyer
Medium sized contemporary front door in Other with brown walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
21 Sherwood Rise
21 Sherwood Rise
SMPL Design StudioSMPL Design Studio
Workman Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Toronto with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Country Living
Country Living
Jdesign GroupJdesign Group
New entry created with a screen incorporated to hide the kitchen and create light and interest.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
The Shen House
The Shen House
Grub, Inc.Grub, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Chicago with grey walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and bamboo flooring.
Imbrication et extension "être dans le jardin même en hiver"
Imbrication et extension "être dans le jardin même en hiver"
Les ateliers d'Avre et d'ItonLes ateliers d'Avre et d'Iton
les ateliers d'Avre & d'Iton
Large contemporary entrance in Le Havre with a single front door, a white front door, white walls, bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Garden Party
Garden Party
Miller Interior Design, LLCMiller Interior Design, LLC
Bold, abstract art of enormous proportions does wonders to a small space. A tight Entry with a toss-off closet transforms into a great place to hide out for bill-paying.
Atkins Building Group - Chua Family Addition
Atkins Building Group - Chua Family Addition
James ChuaJames Chua
New entry hall with raised ceiling. Pendant from InStyle Lighting - http://www.instylelighting.com.au/
Riverside
Riverside
Brost Developments Inc.Brost Developments Inc.
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Calgary with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Waters House
Waters House
Showhomes with Tracey McLeodShowhomes with Tracey McLeod
Pro Vision Image
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, bamboo flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
The Element House
The Element House
Sharp Design StudioSharp Design Studio
Brian Swartzwelder Grey Street Studios, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Tampa with white walls and bamboo flooring.
New Construction in Manhattan Beach
New Construction in Manhattan Beach
SAI Construction Inc.SAI Construction Inc.
Glass panels and natural light compliment the wrought iron design in the door and transom.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Coffee Handscraped Strand Bamboo Flooring
Coffee Handscraped Strand Bamboo Flooring
Ambient Bamboo FloorsAmbient Bamboo Floors
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Baltimore with bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Enigma 46
Enigma 46
MOJO HomesMOJO Homes
Mojo Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Sydney with white walls, bamboo flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Industrial Contemporary Residence
Industrial Contemporary Residence
Chelsea Benay, LLCChelsea Benay, LLC
Architect: Holden Design Shop Builder: Bellwether Design-Build Interior Designer: Chelsea Benay, LLC
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other with bamboo flooring.

Contemporary Entrance with Bamboo Flooring 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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