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Contemporary Entrance with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Glass Railing-Glass in channel
Glass Railing-Glass in channel
HP Metal FabricationHP Metal Fabrication
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in DC Metro with yellow walls, a double front door and a white front door.
Entry Stairs & Loft
Entry Stairs & Loft
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Shawn Bishop Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Wohnung S
Wohnung S
Bettina Wittenberg Innenarchitektur stylingroomBettina Wittenberg Innenarchitektur stylingroom
Eine praktische Garderobe für eine Familie zur 4. mit viel Platz für Schuhe
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Munich with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Dan’s Woodbury, MN Door Installation Project
Dan’s Woodbury, MN Door Installation Project
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
For Dan’s front door, we recommended the installation of a fiberglass door by ProVia®. Dan appreciated that the new front door provided a look similar to wood, but did not require the upkeep. ProVia® fiberglass doors are built with reliable weather-stripping and an insulated core. Both components are critical in promoting energy efficiency.
Entry
Entry
JOHN ANDERSON CONSTRUCTIONJOHN ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Other with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
ABBE - grand triplex à Paris
ABBE - grand triplex à Paris
maéma architectesmaéma architectes
Paul Allain
Large contemporary foyer in Paris with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
appartement familial Neuilly sur Seine
appartement familial Neuilly sur Seine
Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieurAgence KP-Architecte d'intérieur
Karine PEREZ http://www.karineperez.com Aménagement d'un appartement familial élégant à Neuilly sur Seine petit placard provenant du studio des collections placé dans la salle à manger
Seacliff Residence
Seacliff Residence
Carpenter ArchitectsCarpenter Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Sabin Kitchen - mud room
Sabin Kitchen - mud room
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a small contemporary boot room in Portland with medium hardwood flooring and yellow walls.
Armstrong Alterna Tile
Armstrong Alterna Tile
Grand Avenue Flooring & InteriorsGrand Avenue Flooring & Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary entrance in San Francisco with yellow walls and vinyl flooring.
Entry in Sonoma House
Entry in Sonoma House
Adeeni Design GroupAdeeni Design Group
Photo: Kee Photography
Photo of a contemporary vestibule in San Francisco with yellow walls.
Casa Sadie
Casa Sadie
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Entry
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a light wood front door and panelled walls.
Arlington, Tara-Leeway Heights Residence
Arlington, Tara-Leeway Heights Residence
McNeill Baker Design AssociatesMcNeill Baker Design Associates
Medium sized contemporary boot room in DC Metro with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Solid Vinyl Tile
Solid Vinyl Tile
Coles Fine FlooringColes Fine Flooring
This entry hall features vinyl tile flooring in a multi-colored pattern.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in San Diego with yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
Santini & Co Interior DesignSantini & Co Interior Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Newell House
Newell House
kds design groupkds design group
Mark Pinkerton
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Mediterranean Villa
Contemporary Mediterranean Villa
Davis Tamburin Inc.Davis Tamburin Inc.
In the entry of this mediterranean villa, the walls we fauxed a yellow. The home was featured in the Christmas addition of a Magazine. On the banister, we draped green garland with silver leafed garlands, gold metalic bows, and hand blown ornaments with white and gold Hydrangea
Snellville Townhome
Snellville Townhome
Leah Atkins Design, LLCLeah Atkins Design, LLC
Deborah Llewellyn
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Atlanta with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and brown floors.
Noel Residence
Noel Residence
SOLSTICE Planning and ArchitectureSOLSTICE Planning and Architecture
The owner’s family spends much of their weekdays with their young children and then on weekends entertaining. The floor plan reflects these considerations and forms a distinct delineation between public and private areas. The sequence of arrival reinforces the layout of the house. A pool terrace between the private and public “wings” serves as an entry courtyard to the home. The public wing opens to the outdoor pool terrace and is accommodating to large gatherings. The private wing is designed to look inward and away from the public areas for the comfort and privacy of the owners.
Rigore e colore
Rigore e colore
MD CREATIVE LAB - Architettura e DesignMD CREATIVE LAB - Architettura e Design
Contemporary entrance in Other with yellow walls.

Contemporary Entrance with Yellow Walls 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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