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Contemporary Entrance with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Radue Homes Spec Home - The Reserve at Meadow Ridge Subdivision
Radue Homes Spec Home - The Reserve at Meadow Ridge Subdivision
Radue Homes Inc.Radue Homes Inc.
Mudroom with Killim Beige Lockers
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Milwaukee with beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Brae Burn Modern
Brae Burn Modern
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and gardens. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Прихожая
Прихожая
Дизайн-бюро Татьяны АленинойДизайн-бюро Татьяны Алениной
Фото: Сергей Красюк
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Moscow with purple walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.
The Cube House
The Cube House
Canvas HomesCanvas Homes
Photography by Luke Potter
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Doran Rd
Doran Rd
sensitive design inc.sensitive design inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Wood Double Entry Door | Los Angeles
Wood Double Entry Door | Los Angeles
Supreme Remodeling Inc.Supreme Remodeling Inc.
Wood double entry door in Los Angeles CA by Supreme Remodeling INC.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with a double front door, white walls, ceramic flooring and a medium wood front door.
La Senda
La Senda
Aria Design IncAria Design Inc
Darlene Halaby
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Orange County with a glass front door, white walls, ceramic flooring and a pivot front door.
Riverside Residence, Entrance Hall
Riverside Residence, Entrance Hall
Touch Design GroupTouch Design Group
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Devon with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Detroit with a double front door, a glass front door, white walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
CHATOU - Rénovation Maison familial - Yvelines
CHATOU - Rénovation Maison familial - Yvelines
BADIOLA - Architecte d'intérieurBADIOLA - Architecte d'intérieur
Projet de rénovation intégrale d'une maison. Accompagnement pour la sélection de l'ensemble des revêtements et couleur afin de donner un nouveau visage et lumière à chaque pièce. L'envie des motifs classiques et géométriques se marient parfaitement bien avec les camaïeux des bleus et pastel. Le sol en hexagone tricolore dans le gris et rose pâle de la cuisine est contrasté avec les matériaux nobles et naturels tels que le granit noir du Zimbabwe, l'acajou, les façades blanches et la structure en métal noire de la verrière.
Hall d'entrée et meuble TV EMISO
Hall d'entrée et meuble TV EMISO
Guillaume Bouvet - Artisan menuisier designerGuillaume Bouvet - Artisan menuisier designer
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Квартира на Пресне
Квартира на Пресне
DVEKATIDVEKATI
фотограф Полина Полудкина
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Moscow with ceramic flooring, beige walls and multi-coloured floors.
Balwyn Beauty
Balwyn Beauty
Studio EzraStudio Ezra
Amelia Stanwix
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Westboro R-2000 Home
Westboro R-2000 Home
The Conscious Builder Inc.The Conscious Builder Inc.
Miv Fournier
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Ottawa with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Construction maison
Construction maison
Mary ReilleMary Reille
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, ceramic flooring, a glass front door and grey floors.
South London Family Home
South London Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
The generous proportions of the front door and surround in the entrance hallway were emphasised by being painted black, whilst the contemporary stained glass panels add a softness. The geometric black and white tiled floor is reminiscent of an original Victorian tiled hallway, but reimagined in a more contemporary style. And the panelling underneath the stairs is in a contemporary v-groove style, which has been used to create hidden shoe & coat storage.
Second Storey Addition
Second Storey Addition
Urban Trend ConstructionUrban Trend Construction
Kath Heke Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Make It-HomeMake It-Home
the atrium style entry was re-tiled in a matte light charcoal large format square tile. Photo Credit: Henry Connell
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Entry Foyer Renovation
Entry Foyer Renovation
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
Entertain your guests in this elegant and colorful area. From the moment the front door swing open, guests are wowed by the elegance of this project. From the dazzling ceiling pendant to open-concept living areas, one can sincerely appreciate the design being displayed.
West Omaha lakefront home
West Omaha lakefront home
Eurowood Cabinets, IncEurowood Cabinets, Inc
Wall paneling by Eurowood. Photos by Amoura Productions
Contemporary entrance in Omaha with ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.

Contemporary Entrance with Ceramic 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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