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Contemporary Entrance with Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Chaucer Project
Chaucer Project
AP WoodworksAP Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Vancouver with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors and feature lighting.
Home Show Expo 2015
Home Show Expo 2015
INSTYLE by ColbiINSTYLE by Colbi
Mudroom
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Other with grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Black & Wood
Black & Wood
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Deloraine Residence
Deloraine Residence
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
front entry w/ seating
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring, black floors and panelled walls.
Dark and moody family home, Mississauga ON
Dark and moody family home, Mississauga ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
Белый в цвете
Белый в цвете
Бунгова ЖаннаБунгова Жанна
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring and wallpapered walls.
Upward Bound - Entry
Upward Bound - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Art is the cornerstone of this 11th-floor condo, which was designed around the homeowners' contemporary collection. The two images on the back wall are by Robert Mapplethorpe. Project Details // Upward Bound Optima-Kierland Condo, Scottsdale, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Interior Designer: Ownby Design Lighting Designer: Robert Singer & Assoc. Photographer: Austin LaRue Baker https://www.drewettworks.com/upward-bound/
YUMMY_Макадамия
YUMMY_Макадамия
YUMMY InteriorYUMMY Interior
Небольшая, но уютная прихожая, в которой удалось разместить консоль для ключей, небольшой столик для вещей и большой шкаф для верхней одежды
Small contemporary front door in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный
Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный
Юлия РодионоваЮлия Родионова
Small contemporary boot room in Yekaterinburg with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
NYC Apartment
NYC Apartment
Patdo Light StudioPatdo Light Studio
Interior Design: Planned Space Inc. Greenwich, CT Lighting Design: Patdo Light Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary hallway in New York with beige walls and porcelain flooring.
Casa C+V
Casa C+V
manuarino architettura design comunicazione.manuarino architettura design comunicazione.
Ingresso con pavimentazione in grès porcellanato e parquet, mobile cappotterà e svuota tasche su misura con aggiunta di pezzi di antiquariato
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Naples with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a drop ceiling.
Квартира на "Динамо"
Квартира на "Динамо"
Юлия ТельноваЮлия Тельнова
Small contemporary hallway in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Коридор
Коридор
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Двухкомнатная квартира в новостройке
Двухкомнатная квартира в новостройке
Ирина Халезова | iDworkshopИрина Халезова | iDworkshop
Small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Southwestern Contemporary
Southwestern Contemporary
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
A hand carved statue of Buddha greets guests upon arrival at this luxurious contemporary home. Organic art and patterns in the custom wool area rug contribute to the Zen feeling of the room.
Old Mission Modern #3
Old Mission Modern #3
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Miami with porcelain flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
California MInimal
California MInimal
Rock House DesignRock House Design
http://www.jessamynharrisweddings.com/
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with beige walls, a single front door, porcelain flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Старый фонд на ул. Гаванская
Старый фонд на ул. Гаванская
RemodelRemodel
Design ideas for a small contemporary entrance in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Project Glenpark
Project Glenpark
Diana Bastone DesignsDiana Bastone Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with porcelain flooring and black floors.

Contemporary Entrance with Porcelain 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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