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Contemporary Entrance with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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NATION - réalisation
JYS designJYS design
En partie basse, les rangements pour les chaussures et quelques patères rigolotes pour les manteaux contrastées par un mur bleu !
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, vinyl flooring and a pivot front door.
Une meulière contemporaine à Clamart
Une meulière contemporaine à Clamart
Agence Anne LapointeAgence Anne Lapointe
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls.
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Amazing Space: Custom Closets and MoreAmazing Space: Custom Closets and More
Large contemporary entrance in Minneapolis with blue walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Front Door
Front Door
Mast & Co. BuildersMast & Co. Builders
photo by Michael Haywood
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Other with blue walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Interior Makeover
Interior Makeover
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Studio C. Design & Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
French Riviera
French Riviera
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, blue floors and wainscoting.
Park Street - Detail at Front Entry
Park Street - Detail at Front Entry
Studio Sarah Willmer ArchitectureStudio Sarah Willmer Architecture
Detail at at front entry. Slatted wall hides trash containers below stair. Photographed by Ken Gutmaker
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a glass front door and blue walls.
West Side Whereabouts
West Side Whereabouts
Betty Wasserman Art & InteriorsBetty Wasserman Art & Interiors
Our NYC studio designed this sleek city home for empty nesters who entertain regularly. This elegant home is all about mixing comfort and elegance with functionality and purpose. The living room is an elegant area with a comfortable sectional and chairs complemented with an artistic circular table and a neutral-hued rug. The kitchen is compact but functional. The dining room features minimal decor with a sleek table and chairs, a floating console, and abstract artwork flanked by metal and glass wall lights. Our interior design team ensured there was enough room to accommodate visiting family and friends by using rooms and objects to serve a dual purpose. In addition to the calming-hued, elegant guest room, the study can also convert into a guest room with a state-of-the-art Murphy bed. The master bedroom and bathroom are bathed in luxury and comfort. The entire home is elevated with gorgeous textile and hand-blown glass sculptural artistic light pieces created by our custom lighting expert. --- Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/nyc-west-side-design-renovation/
FITTED LINES
FITTED LINES
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
il mobile del corridoio inizia nella parte d'ingresso della casa in una nicchia; svuota tasche e specchio, il colore del mobile è un blu ottanio in contrasto con la resina a terra color grigio
West End Avenue Apartment
West End Avenue Apartment
Emily Kandel DesignEmily Kandel Design
Susan Fisher Photography We used the Entry area to create a dry bar with pantry and dish storage. Ikea cabinets made it a very cost effective solution to the small New York apartment storage problem!
Decrès
Decrès
CP Design InterieurCP Design Interieur
Une solution sur mesure pour apporter personnalité et originalité à cette entrée. Les patères sont amovibles et peuvent basculer à l'intérieur de la clairevoie lorsqu'il n'y a rien à suspendre. Les vitrines viendront accueillir la collection de lego du propriétaire. Un tiroir pour ranger les petits effets et un meuble à chaussures ont également été intégrés à l'ensemble.
Contemporary Door Design Ideas
Contemporary Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Contemporary Single 42 inch Fiberglass Entry Door. Therma Tru "Pulse" Model S1LXC smooth skin with chord glass insert. Emtek Davos satin nickel. Installed in Upland, CA home.
Weyand Residence
Weyand Residence
Neiman Taber ArchitectsNeiman Taber Architects
Contemporary entrance in Seattle with blue walls and a single front door.
Amoroso Design
Amoroso Design
Amoroso DesignAmoroso Design
blue, eclectic
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
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.
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.
Meuble d'entrée et escalier sur mesure
Meuble d'entrée et escalier sur mesure
Aline Frémery Architecte d'intérieurAline Frémery Architecte d'intérieur
Création d'un meuble d'entrée sur mesure. Banc avec tiroir et patères bois. Photographie : Marine Pinard Shoootin
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls and lino flooring.
Современный интерьер с элементами индустриального стиля для семьи с двумя детьми
Современный интерьер с элементами индустриального стиля для семьи с двумя детьми
AIYA bureauAIYA bureau
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Moscow with blue walls, multi-coloured floors, a single front door and a blue front door.
42 m2 coloré
42 m2 coloré
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
This is an example of a small contemporary vestibule in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and a drop ceiling.
Issy les Moulineaux
Issy les Moulineaux
Arkala ArchitectureArkala Architecture
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Le Havre with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.

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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