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Contemporary Foyer Ideas and Designs

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Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Candlelight HomesCandlelight Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a white front door.
A Passion for Wine
A Passion for Wine
Design First InteriorsDesign First Interiors
Photo Credit: Metropolis
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Ottawa with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Large contemporary foyer in London with beige walls.
House in the Woods
House in the Woods
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
The second level entry overlooks the airy living room
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with bamboo flooring.
North Haven Contemporary Residence- LEED Certified
North Haven Contemporary Residence- LEED Certified
RICHARD KISSANE Building Contractor LTD.RICHARD KISSANE Building Contractor LTD.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Ingresso: pavimento in marmo verde alpi, elementi di arredo su misura in legno cannettato noce canaletto
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a green front door, green floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Dachterrassenwohnung München Stadt Mitte
Dachterrassenwohnung München Stadt Mitte
freudenspiel - interior designfreudenspiel - interior design
Unter der Schwarzstahltreppe befinden sich versteckt die Garderobenauszüge, wo Mäntel, Schuhe, Taschen ihren Platz finden. Design: freudenspiel - interior design Fotos: Zolaproduction
Armadale Renovation :: Full Interior Design
Armadale Renovation :: Full Interior Design
eat.bathe.liveeat.bathe.live
Our Armadale residence was a converted warehouse style home for a young adventurous family with a love of colour, travel, fashion and fun. With a brief of “artsy”, “cosmopolitan” and “colourful”, we created a bright modern home as the backdrop for our Client’s unique style and personality to shine. Incorporating kitchen, family bathroom, kids bathroom, master ensuite, powder-room, study, and other details throughout the home such as flooring and paint colours. With furniture, wall-paper and styling by Simone Haag. Construction: Hebden Kitchens and Bathrooms Cabinetry: Precision Cabinets Furniture / Styling: Simone Haag Photography: Dylan James Photography
Blue Skies Ahead
Blue Skies Ahead
Jaffe Architecture + InteriorsJaffe Architecture + Interiors
Contemporary foyer in Chicago with white walls, travertine flooring, beige floors and panelled walls.
Dumbo Loft
Dumbo Loft
ChangoChango
Light and transitional loft living for a young family in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Audrey et Romain
Audrey et Romain
Charlotte FequetCharlotte Fequet
Design Charlotte Féquet Photos Laura Jacques
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Madrona Residence
Madrona Residence
Johnson Squared Architecture + PlanningJohnson Squared Architecture + Planning
John Granen
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, a single front door, a black front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Little John
Little John
UserUser
Photography: Trent Bell
Contemporary foyer in Portland Maine with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Contemporary New Construction
Contemporary New Construction
FINA Construction Group Inc.FINA Construction Group Inc.
Ground up development. 7,000 contemporary luxury home constructed by FINA Construction Group Inc.
Expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring and a pivot front door.
Bonita Bay Residence
Bonita Bay Residence
Benson & Associates, Interior DesignBenson & Associates, Interior Design
Garth Francis
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Miami with white walls and marble flooring.
Bethesda Penthouse
Bethesda Penthouse
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
View of the carousel horse from the upstairs balcony. Photography: Marc Anthony Studios
Medium sized contemporary foyer in DC Metro with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
The Bletchley Loft- Entry & Staircase
The Bletchley Loft- Entry & Staircase
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
Courtesy of The Rural Building Company
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Perth with travertine flooring, a pivot front door, a white front door and beige walls.
Brittan Avenue
Brittan Avenue
UserUser
Jonah Podbereski
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in San Francisco with grey walls.
Chalet Monte Alina
Chalet Monte Alina
Tarimas de AutorTarimas de Autor
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
First Impression
First Impression
Sara Bates Interior DesignSara Bates Interior Design
A light and simple set; lucite console table and large scale floor mirror. They provide a nice spot of welcome in this office interior
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Contemporary Foyer 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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