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Contemporary Entrance with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Lower Templestowe - Apartment
Lower Templestowe - Apartment
emme designsemme designs
Peter Layton Photography
Large contemporary entrance in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and a black front door.
Only 4000
Only 4000
Only Lifts LtdOnly Lifts Ltd
The 4000 is a reduced form of the larger lifts we offer. ideal for convenient spaces or as here neatly tucked away. Available in a variety of sizes and finishes to suit your environment. Fully adaptable for every aesthetic whim. Costs less than 18p a day to run. Rated A for energy efficiency this product is 95% recyclable.
Riss Lake Artisan House
Riss Lake Artisan House
Don Julian BuildersDon Julian Builders
Large contemporary front door in Kansas City with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
IMG_0705.HEIC
IMG_0705.HEIC
C C Designs LLCC C Designs LLC
This is a total sactuary remodel15
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer with grey walls, carpet, a double front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
NOËL & MARQUET - WALL PANELS
NOËL & MARQUET - WALL PANELS
NOËL & MARQUETNOËL & MARQUET
DORIQUE ARSTYL® WALL PANELS This wall panel collection advances a range of elements characterized by subtle shapes, soft contours and tactile surfaces with a strong character and personality.
Contemporary Apartment Living
Contemporary Apartment Living
I For StyleI For Style
This gorgeous, antique furniture piece is a favourite of our clients and takes pride of place in the entry. It's the perfect foil as a lead-in to a very contemporary penthouse apartment. The artwork was painted by our client and beautifully picks out the colours in the tea chest.
Matlock
Matlock
Square Feet ArchitectsSquare Feet Architects
Reception of office block
Medium sized contemporary vestibule in London with carpet and multi-coloured floors.
Bayview and Steeles Condo Staging
Bayview and Steeles Condo Staging
Rawson Design Build & RenovateRawson Design Build & Renovate
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Toronto with white walls, carpet and beige floors.
Our Work
Our Work
ROSE GENERAL CONTRACTING INCROSE GENERAL CONTRACTING INC
Photo of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with carpet, a double front door and a white front door.
Church Hall Interior Design
Church Hall Interior Design
Door42 InteriorsDoor42 Interiors
After photo Accent wall built to screen off the main congregation area from the entry. Faux plant tiles were used to decorate the wall to make it a beautiful welcome feature for the church.
Office Design- Lt Collins St, Melbourne
Office Design- Lt Collins St, Melbourne
FDESIGNFDESIGN
FDESIGN
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Clontarf Project
Clontarf Project
Designed By Catherine FinlayDesigned By Catherine Finlay
Entry - skylight ceiling detail
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Sydney with beige walls, carpet, a pivot front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Crittendon house remodel and design
Crittendon house remodel and design
Steinbock Interior Design GroupSteinbock Interior Design Group
in this large foyer entry and the entry to the lower level of the home, we did a contemporary faux finish outlining the golds, silvers and blacks used throughout the first floor. The area shows the clients contemporary art work and furnishings
Foyer
Foyer
Lindsay Lausch Interior DesignLindsay Lausch Interior Design
Contemporary custom home with light and dark contrasting elements in a Chicago suburb.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Chicago with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Bruxvoort's Custom Installations 2016
Bruxvoort's Custom Installations 2016
Bruxvoort's DecoratingBruxvoort's Decorating
Carpet, Upholstery, Occasional Tables, and Artwork by Bruxvoort's Decorating Photo by Dandelily Studios
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Other with carpet.
Longyear Museum
Longyear Museum
Langhorne Carpet CompanyLanghorne Carpet Company
We have more BTS photos of our carpet production! You can see the final woven product compared to the 2D CAD design that it starts out as; and everything else in between. To create your own interior carpet masterpiece, click the link to get more information right away! Save this post now if you want to learn more about our custom and restorative carpet making processes!
Appartamento in Genova Albaro
Appartamento in Genova Albaro
Laura MessoriLaura Messori
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a blue front door and black floors.
0051 Monk Fryston
0051 Monk Fryston
HU-62436306096HU-62436306096
Conversion and renovation of a Victorian School into two dwellings. Design and Build by one of the founders of EMC
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, carpet, a double front door, a glass front door and blue floors.
Uptown Residential Lobby
Uptown Residential Lobby
North America General Contractor LtdNorth America General Contractor Ltd
The front section of residential lobby welcomes guests and owners with convenient seating for having a chat or waiting for a your ride.
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Toronto with grey walls, carpet and grey floors.
ハコノオウチ19　3世帯レジデンス
ハコノオウチ19　3世帯レジデンス
石川淳建築設計事務所石川淳建築設計事務所
3世帯共有の玄関ホールの夜景
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Tokyo with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a black front door, black floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Contemporary Entrance with Carpet 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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