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Contemporary Hallway Ideas and Designs

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Channel Islands
Channel Islands
AMC designAMC design
AMC Design was commissioned to bring a unique blend of style and personality to this contemporary home, which offers stunning panoramic sea views in the picturesque setting of Guernsey. The design features a collection of modern classics that beautifully complement the home’s clean lines, while luxurious finishes add an extra layer of elegance and charm.
Toronto home CW
Toronto home CW
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Small modern family home, photography by Peter A. Sellar © 2018 www.photoklik.com
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Materia e memoria
Materia e memoria
Emanuela TerrileEmanuela Terrile
Foto di Adriano Pecchio
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Milan with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
ガレージが見えるこだわりの家
ガレージが見えるこだわりの家
株式会社 建匠株式会社 建匠
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in Other with white walls.
Bevel House
Bevel House
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Nestled in the hill country along Redbud Trail, this home sits on top of a ridge and is defined by its views. The drop-off in the sloping terrain is enhanced by a low-slung building form, creating its own drama through expressive angles in the living room and each bedroom as they turn to face the landscape. Deep overhangs follow the perimeter of the house to create shade and shelter along the outdoor spaces. Photography by Paul Bardagjy
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Aleck Wilson ArchitectsAleck Wilson Architects
Matthew Millman Photography http://www.matthewmillman.com/
Construction maison
Construction maison
Mary ReilleMary Reille
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, ceramic flooring, a glass front door and grey floors.
Gérando
Gérando
Studio CastilleStudio Castille
Entrée optimisée avec rangements chaussures sur-mesure
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
North Coogee
North Coogee
Collected InteriorsCollected Interiors
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Perth with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Transformation d'un appartement haussmannien de 120m²
Transformation d'un appartement haussmannien de 120m²
POËSIS STUDIOPOËSIS STUDIO
Projet terminé pour Sophie & Nicolas ! Des murs colorés, une lumière douce et une verrière blanche qui relie l’entrée à la cuisine pour créer une belle harmonie tout en laissant passer la lumière. Un espace lumineux et plein de caractère !
Bibliothèque et couloir
Bibliothèque et couloir
dixheuresdix.dixheuresdix.
Cette bibliothèque se fond parfaitement avec les nouvelles couleurs de l'appartement.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
IAN / Albere - Trento
IAN / Albere - Trento
OVERSIDE Fotografia di Architettura e d'InterniOVERSIDE Fotografia di Architettura e d'Interni
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Cozy
Cozy
Studio MunroeStudio Munroe
Studio Munroe, Photography by Thomas Kuoh
Photo of a contemporary hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Alta Dale Renovation
Alta Dale Renovation
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Grand Rapids with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
The Last House
The Last House
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Toronto with white walls, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floors.
Rippleside
Rippleside
Dennehy Builders Pty LtdDennehy Builders Pty Ltd
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Geelong with concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, white walls and a feature wall.
EDOUARD FOURNIER Paris 16
EDOUARD FOURNIER Paris 16
UserUser
Photos Christophe Ruffio
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Dramatic Foyer sparkles
Dramatic Foyer sparkles
Z Interior Decorations Inc.Z Interior Decorations Inc.
This entryway features a custom designed front door,hand applied silver glitter ceiling, natural stone tile walls, and wallpapered niches. Interior Design by Carlene Zeches, Z Interior Decorations. Photography by Randall Perry Photography
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Tigertail Ridge - Architectural
Tigertail Ridge - Architectural
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Mike Kelley
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Los Angeles with beige walls, a single front door and a glass front door.

Contemporary Hallway 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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