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Contemporary Entrance with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Woodshed
Woodshed
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Burlington with concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Cantera Cliffs
Cantera Cliffs
Ence HomesEnce Homes
This was our 2016 Parade Home and our model home for our Cantera Cliffs Community. This unique home gets better and better as you pass through the private front patio courtyard and into a gorgeous entry. The study conveniently located off the entry can also be used as a fourth bedroom. A large walk-in closet is located inside the master bathroom with convenient access to the laundry room. The great room, dining and kitchen area is perfect for family gathering. This home is beautiful inside and out. Jeremiah Barber
Old West Austin Modern
Old West Austin Modern
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Swananoah Residence
Swananoah Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Architectural by David Stocker, AIA; Design Team: Enrique Montenegro, AIA, Kevin Pauzer{Photo by Nathan Schroder Photography}
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Dallas with concrete flooring and brown floors.
Gérando
Gérando
Studio CastilleStudio Castille
Entrée optimisée avec rangements chaussures sur-mesure
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Kose Family House
Kose Family House
BK DesignBK Design
Marc Herbulot Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Auckland with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Waterfront Living
Waterfront Living
Advanced Lifestyle SolutionsAdvanced Lifestyle Solutions
Contemporary hallway in Melbourne with concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Innes Arden New Construction - Furniture, Art, Accessories and Lighting
Innes Arden New Construction - Furniture, Art, Accessories and Lighting
Beverly Bradshaw InteriorsBeverly Bradshaw Interiors
NW Architectural Photography, Dale Lang
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Phoenix with grey walls and concrete flooring.
Millcreek House
Millcreek House
Effect Home Builders Ltd.Effect Home Builders Ltd.
Merle Prosofsky
Large contemporary front door in Edmonton with a single front door, a red front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Southgate Custom Home
Southgate Custom Home
RiverStone Custom BuildersRiverStone Custom Builders
Design ideas for a contemporary boot room in Boston with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
All Straight Line Doors
All Straight Line Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Denver with concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Phil Kean Design group New American Home
Phil Kean Design group New American Home
Uneek ImageUneek Image
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Orlando with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a contemporary front door in Houston with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
House 6 - Menlo Park
House 6 - Menlo Park
Cheng DesignCheng Design
Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Front Pivot Door, House 6 concrete and wood home House 6, is Cheng Design’s sixth custom home project, was redesigned and constructed from top-to-bottom. The project represents a major career milestone thanks to the unique and innovative use of concrete, as this residence is one of Cheng Design’s first-ever ‘hybrid’ structures, constructed as a combination of wood and concrete. Photography: Matthew Millman
Villa Puchkovo
Villa Puchkovo
Лена ЗуфароваЛена Зуфарова
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Moscow with concrete flooring.
Pivot Doors
Pivot Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Iron Door - Pivot 5 Style with Transom and Sidelight by Porte, Color Black, Clear Glass, Door Pull.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Lake Buchanan Residence
Lake Buchanan Residence
Interior Selections AustinInterior Selections Austin
Twist Tours
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Austin with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Smith Residence
Smith Residence
Joseph Richardson, Landscape ArchitectJoseph Richardson, Landscape Architect
Large contemporary front door in DC Metro with concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
The Bridge House
The Bridge House
Castanes Architects PSCastanes Architects PS
The atrium is a cozy spot for reading a book, or an intimate gathering spot during large parties Photo: Michael Moore
Inspiration for a contemporary porch in Seattle with white walls and concrete flooring.
Hoffman Residence Staircase and Entryway
Hoffman Residence Staircase and Entryway
Kailey J. Flynn PhotographyKailey J. Flynn Photography
© Kailey J. Flynn
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Austin with concrete flooring, grey floors and white walls.

Contemporary Entrance with Concrete 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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