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Contemporary Entrance with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Marquette | 2017
Marquette | 2017
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary hallway in Dallas with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors, concrete flooring and a feature wall.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Seattle with concrete flooring.
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Legacy EcoView WindowsLegacy EcoView Windows
Contemporary front door in Atlanta with concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
(c) steve keating photography Wolf Creek View Cabin sits in a lightly treed meadow, surrounded by foothills and mountains in Eastern Washington. The 1,800 square foot home is designed as two interlocking “L’s”. A covered patio is located at the intersection of one “L,” offering a protected place to sit while enjoying sweeping views of the valley. A lighter screening “L” creates a courtyard that provides shelter from seasonal winds and an intimate space with privacy from neighboring houses. The building mass is kept low in order to minimize the visual impact of the cabin on the valley floor. The roof line and walls extend into the landscape and abstract the mountain profiles beyond. Weathering steel siding blends with the natural vegetation and provides a low maintenance exterior. We believe this project is successful in its peaceful integration with the landscape and offers an innovative solution in form and aesthetics for cabin architecture.
Hillsborough Contemporary
Hillsborough Contemporary
David Eichler PhotographyDavid Eichler Photography
Photo ©2018 David Eichler
Contemporary front door in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Randolph Design + BuildRandolph Design + Build
Open entry leading to the living room, dining room, and kitchen area.
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Oklahoma City with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
GOLDEN VIEW RESIDENCE
GOLDEN VIEW RESIDENCE
MarvinMarvin
“Like the integration of interior with exterior spaces with materials. Like the exterior wood panel details. The interior spaces appear to negotiate the angles of the house well. Takes advantage of treetop location without ostentation.” This project involved the redesign and completion of a partially constructed house on the Upper Hillside in Anchorage, Alaska. Construction of the underlying steel structure had ceased for more than five years, resulting in significant technical and organizational issues that needed to be resolved in order for the home to be completed. Perched above the landscape, the home stretches across the hillside like an extended tree house. An interior atmosphere of natural lightness was introduced to the home. Inspiration was pulled from the surrounding landscape to make the home become part of that landscape and to feel at home in its surroundings. Surfaces throughout the structure share a common language of articulated cladding with walnut panels, stone and concrete. The result is a dissolved separation of the interior and exterior. There was a great need for extensive window and door products that had the required sophistication to make this project complete. And Marvin products were the perfect fit. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Integrity Inswing French Door Integrity Outswing French Door Integrity Sliding French Door Marvin Ultimate Awning Window Marvin Ultimate Casement Window Marvin Ultimate Sliding French Door Marvin Ultimate Swinging French Door Architect: Steven Bull, Workshop AD Photography By: Kevin G. Smith
Distrito Soho
Distrito Soho
CityLoftCityLoft
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other with concrete flooring.
Healdsburg
Healdsburg
Drömhus General ContractorsDrömhus General Contractors
Medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Madrona Passive House
Madrona Passive House
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Photo: Mark Woods
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Seattle with concrete flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Coastal Contemporary Residence | Cayucos, CA
Coastal Contemporary Residence | Cayucos, CA
Jade ArchitectureJade Architecture
The magnificent watershed block wall traversing the length of the home. This block wall is the backbone or axis upon which this home is laid out. This wall is being built with minimal grout for solid wall appearance. Corten metal panels, columns, and fascia elegantly trim the home. Floating cantilevered ceiling extending outward over outdoor spaces. Outdoor living space includes a pool, outdoor kitchen and a fireplace for year-round comfort.
Markham Home
Markham Home
Sisters in Sync DesignSisters in Sync Design
DQC Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Toronto with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Une maison d'exception en région parisienne
Une maison d'exception en région parisienne
Alfred / Stéphanie GenevrierAlfred / Stéphanie Genevrier
Christine Besson
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Benton
Benton
Architecture Plus IncArchitecture Plus Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Modern Old Naples Home
Modern Old Naples Home
BUILDBUILD
@Amber Frederiksen Photography
Large contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Vashon Residence entry
Vashon Residence entry
Goforth Gill ArchitectsGoforth Gill Architects
Entry from breezeway into new home. Entry is Asian-style lowered Genkan. Flooring is radiant concrete slab. Step is reclaimed fir. Photo credit - Patrick Barta Photography
1614 Johanna
1614 Johanna
Fratelli DesignsFratelli Designs
Large contemporary foyer in Houston with concrete flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Ranch House
Ranch House
InchoateInchoate
Designed by Stephanie Ericson, Inchoate Architecture Photos by Inchoate
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Denver with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Suncrest
Suncrest
Heliotrope ArchitectsHeliotrope Architects
Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Seattle with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

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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