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Foyer
Foyer
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
This beautiful foyer is filled with different patterns and textures.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with black walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Black & Wood
Black & Wood
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Однокомнатная квартира для девушки 25 лет
Однокомнатная квартира для девушки 25 лет
Ксения ЕрлаковаКсения Ерлакова
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Yekaterinburg with black walls, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floors and brick walls.
Luxury Residential Photography
Luxury Residential Photography
Leona Mozes PhotographyLeona Mozes Photography
Leona Mozes Photography for Lakeshore Construction
Photo of an expansive contemporary boot room in Montreal with slate flooring and black walls.
Mt Macedon
Mt Macedon
Lume ArchitectureLume Architecture
Contemporary foyer in Melbourne with black walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.
semi detached house in Holon, Israel
semi detached house in Holon, Israel
BGSDesignBGSDesign
2 Infiniti wall lamps by Davide Groppi were used in the living room to give indirect soft subdued lighting, together with 2 Sampei floor lamps to project direct light on the floor. Iron mesh red statues with LED bulbs are hanging from an iron beam. Natural light comes in by the large loft-like windows and glass made entrance door.
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.
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
EOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic ArtsEOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic Arts
eos-af (estudi Orpinell Sanchez - Artesanía Fotográfica)
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Barcelona with a single front door, a medium wood front door, black walls and concrete flooring.
Crane Building Penthouse
Crane Building Penthouse
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Located within the urban core of Portland, Oregon, this 7th floor 2500 SF penthouse sits atop the historic Crane Building, a brick warehouse built in 1909. It has established views of the city, bridges and west hills but its historic status restricted any changes to the exterior. Working within the constraints of the existing building shell, GS Architects aimed to create an “urban refuge”, that provided a personal retreat for the husband and wife owners with the option to entertain on occasion.
SJC Dramatic Remodel
SJC Dramatic Remodel
Orange Coast Interior DesignOrange Coast Interior Design
SJC Dramatic Remodel
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Orange County with black walls and grey floors.
Appartement Paris 3 Beaumarchais
Appartement Paris 3 Beaumarchais
GenovesiDesignGenovesiDesign
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Umbau einer Bauernhoftenne in ein Wohnhaus mit Arztpraxis
Umbau einer Bauernhoftenne in ein Wohnhaus mit Arztpraxis
QUEST ARCHITEKTENQUEST ARCHITEKTEN
Contemporary front door in Munich with black walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Seaview Escape
Seaview Escape
Coates Design Architecture + InteriorsCoates Design Architecture + Interiors
Coates Design Architects Seattle Lara Swimmer Photography Fairbank Construction
Large contemporary front door in Seattle with black walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Création d'un meuble de rangement & redéfinition d'une entrée
Création d'un meuble de rangement & redéfinition d'une entrée
Le Décor de JulesLe Décor de Jules
APRES - L'entrée a été délimitée par un travail autour de la couleur et de l'habillage en bois, qui crée un filtre sur le reste de la pièce sans pour autant obstruer la vue. La création de cette boîte noire permet d'avoir un sas intermédiaire entre l'extérieur et les pièce de vie. Ainsi, nous n'avons plus l'impression d'entrée directement dans l'intimité de la famille, sans transition. Le claustra permet de masquer l'ouverture sur le couloir et intègre des patères pour les petits accessoires du quotidien.
Skylake Residence
Skylake Residence
Agsia Design GroupAgsia Design Group
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Miami with black walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
WOOLTON - New Home
WOOLTON - New Home
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Brisbane with black walls and grey floors.
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Welcome home! Make a statement with this moulding wall! JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Noho Loft
Noho Loft
Thom Filicia Inc.Thom Filicia Inc.
Contemporary entrance in New York with black walls.
Cape
Cape
Neil Salvia Building DesignsNeil Salvia Building Designs
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Perth with black walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Fitzgerald - Lemaire
Fitzgerald - Lemaire
Hyperia DesignHyperia Design
Contemporary foyer in Montreal with black walls, light hardwood flooring and a black front door.

Contemporary Entrance with Black Walls 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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