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Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Architecture RepublicArchitecture Republic
The outside of the building received a ‘facelift’, with new window frames, colour palette, deck, facade lightling, downpipes and gutters. Keeping the existing timber floors, exterior roof cladding and wall cladding made this a cost effective, but radical transformation.
Поликарпова и яркость
Поликарпова и яркость
Salmon LairSalmon Lair
Планировочное решение: Миловзорова Наталья Концепция: Миловзорова Наталья Визуализация: Мовляйко Роман Рабочая документация: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Спецификация и смета: Царевская Ольга Закупки: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Авторский надзор: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Фотограф: Лоскутов Михаил Стиль: Соболева Дарья
Christian Street Town Homes 2
Christian Street Town Homes 2
Abitare Design Studio, LLCAbitare Design Studio, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Philadelphia with blue walls, a double front door and a white front door.
Royal Harbor Living Area Makeover
Royal Harbor Living Area Makeover
Naples Home Stylist LLCNaples Home Stylist LLC
Focal wall upon entry of the home - Before, this was an awkward and undefined corner. Now, it is a beautiful space for my clients to sit and enjoy coffee each day, it is visually appealing upon entry to the home and creates a space to showcase personal items such as rare, collected books and family photos.
Riverside Penthouse
Riverside Penthouse
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Paint is Sherwin-Williams Snowbound, wallpaper is Black Crow Studios, console is Plexi-Craft, Sconces are Robert Abbey, Doors and banquette are custom. Stools are Phillips Collection
Entrée
Entrée
Atelier BerlozziAtelier Berlozzi
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Grenoble with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Rénovation d'un appartement de 94m²
Rénovation d'un appartement de 94m²
Nathasha Terzic DécorationNathasha Terzic Décoration
Small contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Синее зазеркалье
Синее зазеркалье
Dasha UkhlinovaDasha Ukhlinova
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Toronto with blue walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Квартира для путешественников
Квартира для путешественников
Инна ВеличкоИнна Величко
Ольга Мелекесцева
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Moscow with blue walls, a single front door and a white front door.
В гостях: 54 метра — сталинка с тёмными стенами
В гостях: 54 метра — сталинка с тёмными стенами
Константин МалютаКонстантин Малюта
Photo by: Константин Малюта © 2017 Houzz Съемка для статьи: https://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/98359608
In famiglia, nella casa per sempre - Progetto in corso
In famiglia, nella casa per sempre - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Milan with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Barton Hills: Whole House Remodel & Addition
Barton Hills: Whole House Remodel & Addition
ESS Design+BuildESS Design+Build
photo by Cameron Butler
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Austin with a single front door, a yellow front door and blue walls.
La zona giorno
La zona giorno
studio gamp!studio gamp!
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Rome with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Adult Foster Care Home Interior Design
Adult Foster Care Home Interior Design
Grey House Kitchens & InteriorsGrey House Kitchens & Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Grand Rapids with blue walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
French Riviera
French Riviera
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, blue floors and wainscoting.
Entrée - banc fermé
Entrée - banc fermé
PARC ARCHITECTUREPARC ARCHITECTURE
Medium sized contemporary entrance in Paris with blue walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
Casa Regina Elena
Casa Regina Elena
Subconscio studioSubconscio studio
Large contemporary foyer in Bologna with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, yellow floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Contemporary Challenge in Athens, GA
Contemporary Challenge in Athens, GA
Mason & Son Design & BuildMason & Son Design & Build
Medium sized contemporary vestibule in Atlanta with blue walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
REVETEMENT DE SOL
REVETEMENT DE SOL
Régis LANNOYRégis LANNOY
l'entrée est largement ouverte sur le séjour, face à la verrière de la bibliothèque permettant ainsi une perspective accueillante passé la porte. Les carreaux de ciment viennent se marier doucement au parquet chêne et saluent le sisal de la bibliothèque
5th Avenue Interior Design Project
5th Avenue Interior Design Project
STORIESTORIE
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Newark with blue walls and wallpapered walls.

Contemporary Entrance with Blue 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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