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Contemporary Front Door Ideas and Designs

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The Wave House
The Wave House
KBC DevelopmentsKBC Developments
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Vancouver with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry
Entry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Sacramento with concrete flooring, white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок
Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, black floors and feature lighting.
Ponce Davis
Ponce Davis
Preschel + Bassan StudioPreschel + Bassan Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Miami with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
2019 Gold Award - Plantscape, Octopus Garden Design
2019 Gold Award - Plantscape, Octopus Garden Design
LDI (Landscape Design Institute)LDI (Landscape Design Institute)
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Sydney with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Projet d'aménagement intérieur
Projet d'aménagement intérieur
Yellow by Aurélie DelinYellow by Aurélie Delin
Medium sized contemporary front door in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
ЖК ПРИМОРСКИЙ LIFE
ЖК ПРИМОРСКИЙ LIFE
Алла СеничеваАлла Сеничева
Photo of a contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with white walls, a single front door and white floors.
Front Walkway
Front Walkway
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in New York with a pivot front door, a metal front door, grey walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Lake Travis
Lake Travis
Glynis Wood InteriorsGlynis Wood Interiors
Contemporary front door in Austin with white walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Modern Ranch Renovation
Modern Ranch Renovation
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This family home in a Denver neighborhood started out as a dark, ranch home from the 1950’s. We changed the roof line, added windows, large doors, walnut beams, a built-in garden nook, a custom kitchen and a new entrance (among other things). The home didn’t grow dramatically square footage-wise. It grew in ways that really count: Light, air, connection to the outside and a connection to family living. For more information and Before photos check out my blog post: Before and After: A Ranch Home with Abundant Natural Light and Part One on this here. Photographs by Sara Yoder. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. FEATURED IN: Kitchen and Bath Design News One Kind Design
2016 Spring Parade Premier Award Winner
2016 Spring Parade Premier Award Winner
John Mark Custom HomesJohn Mark Custom Homes
Front Exterior picture
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Albuquerque with brown walls, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Haus Rickenbach
Haus Rickenbach
SCHWARZWÄLDERSCHWARZWÄLDER
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Lakeside Neo-Prairie
Lakeside Neo-Prairie
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Houston with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floors and concrete flooring.
Hayes Valley Project
Hayes Valley Project
Christy Allen DesignsChristy Allen Designs
Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Custom & Modern Front Door Entry Way
Custom & Modern Front Door Entry Way
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
To brighten up the interior of this Chiott Custom Home build in the Foxcroft neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, we installed Dark Bronze steel windows and doors with slim profiles. The breathtaking glass and contemporary lines were all specified by the client.
Rue Du Lac Entry
Rue Du Lac Entry
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
In the Entry, we added the same electrified glass into a custom built front door for this home. This new double door now is clear when our homeowner wants to see out and frosted when he doesn't! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor AustraliaVirtual Visitor Australia
Fingal residence
Contemporary front door in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Front Door
Contemporary Front Door
Greystone Homes LLCGreystone Homes LLC
Unique pivot front door with frosted glass.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Contemporary Front Door 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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