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Contemporary Entrance with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Home New Construction | Conner
Contemporary Home New Construction | Conner
Act 1 Flooring, Inc.Act 1 Flooring, Inc.
Travertine Medallion Entryway
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Miami with grey walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Montée Juniper Entry
Montée Juniper Entry
Atelier Nick BarnaAtelier Nick Barna
This custom entry closet was built into the niche where a disfunctional hallway closet had been. We included plenty of storage for the family of four, including individual coat cubbies with hanger bars, drawers for hats, gloves, etc., shoe space below, and extra storage above. All in a sleek minimal design built of durable White Oak.
Birchwood Kitchen with Character
Birchwood Kitchen with Character
Bluestem RemodelingBluestem Remodeling
"Brandon Stengel - www.farmkidstudios.com”
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and ceramic flooring.
Contemporary Estate Home
Contemporary Estate Home
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Blane Balouf
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Dallas with white walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
Квартира на Уделке в бирюзовых тонах
Квартира на Уделке в бирюзовых тонах
SN.mebeLLSN.mebeLL
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Crown Heights Brownstone
Crown Heights Brownstone
Barker Associates Architecture OfficeBarker Associates Architecture Office
Design ideas for a contemporary vestibule in New York with black walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Orange County Contemporary Home
Orange County Contemporary Home
Roy Miller Painting, Inc.Roy Miller Painting, Inc.
Large contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Breezy Coastal Living
Breezy Coastal Living
Tascone DesignTascone Design
Crib Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Perth with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
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.
Ремонт прихожей
Ремонт прихожей
UserUser
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Exceptionnel agencement d'entrée combinant un meuble TV
Exceptionnel agencement d'entrée combinant un meuble TV
MID CONCEPTMID CONCEPT
Angle de vue permettant d'apercevoir la partie entrée de la composition avec son magnifique banc intégré
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Lyon with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Жизнь в цвете
Жизнь в цвете
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
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.
Once a Screened Porch
Once a Screened Porch
Steveworks LLCSteveworks LLC
Steve Greenbeg
Small contemporary boot room in Boston with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a purple front door.
Draper Manor
Draper Manor
Adan Creative DesignsAdan Creative Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Sydney with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Jason Maine, Maine Design
Jason Maine, Maine Design
Peter Christiansen ValliPeter Christiansen Valli
Peter Christiansen Valli
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Los Angeles with white walls and ceramic flooring.
Mansarda Loft
Mansarda Loft
KRAUZEarchitectsKRAUZEarchitects
Design ideas for a small contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
wallenberg residence
wallenberg residence
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Entry Design with Modern Floor Tiles
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Toronto with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Holland Park Apartment
Holland Park Apartment
Keir TownsendKeir Townsend
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in London with beige walls and ceramic flooring.
2018 Fall Showcase
2018 Fall Showcase
Alair Homes Green BayAlair Homes Green Bay
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring and brown 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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