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Contemporary Orange Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Princeton- Crestview
Princeton- Crestview
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with a single front door and an orange front door.
Prospect House
Prospect House
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a light wood front door.
Doors
Doors
Alexander Lumber Co.Alexander Lumber Co.
Simpson
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Cedar Rapids with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Marino Home Style Makeover - Entrance Hall
Marino Home Style Makeover - Entrance Hall
Luxe Style Co.Luxe Style Co.
Built by Exterior Dimensions, Styled and furnishings by Luxe Style Co. and photos by April
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Adelaide.
Cabinetry
Cabinetry
Tradern Fine Woodworking, Inc.Tradern Fine Woodworking, Inc.
Contemporary boot room in Boston with yellow walls.
Modern Doors
Modern Doors
Morano IncMorano Inc
Borano Karlstad single modern door with insulated laminated glass.
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Miami.
Однокомнатная квартира для девушки 25 лет
Однокомнатная квартира для девушки 25 лет
Ксения ЕрлаковаКсения Ерлакова
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Yekaterinburg with black walls, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floors and brick walls.
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.
Brae Burn Modern
Brae Burn Modern
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and gardens. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in San Diego with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Taitbout
Taitbout
Arkala ArchitectureArkala Architecture
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Le Havre with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mountview
Mountview
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
Ben Johnson
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
玄関収納
玄関収納
KEIJI 一級建築士事務所KEIJI 一級建築士事務所
置き場所に困りがちなベビーカーもスッキリ納まる玄関収納。　アウトドア用品やお子さまのストライダーを置いてもまだまだ余裕がありそうだ。ハイサイドライトからの採光で、明るさも確保。
Inspiration for a contemporary vestibule in Kyoto with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
3rd St. Residence
3rd St. Residence
Cheri Belz, ArchitectCheri Belz, Architect
monika hilleary: light dance
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Denver with light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Reconfigured Interior Space for An Open Flow
Reconfigured Interior Space for An Open Flow
WentworthWentworth
New niche with sconces in reconfigured foyer
Contemporary entrance in DC Metro with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Skyscape37 New York City Apartment
Skyscape37 New York City Apartment
Carol Kurth Architecture + InteriorsCarol Kurth Architecture + Interiors
Architecture as a Backdrop for Living™ ©2015 Carol Kurth Architecture, PC www.carolkurtharchitects.com (914) 234-2595 | Bedford, NY Photography by Peter Krupenye Construction by Legacy Construction Northeast
Wickenburg Contemporary
Wickenburg Contemporary
R.J. Gurley ConstructionR.J. Gurley Construction
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Phoenix with white walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and a feature wall.
9 White Cloud Drive - Entry
9 White Cloud Drive - Entry
Pinnacle Mountain HomesPinnacle Mountain Homes
Pinnacle Mountain Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Denver.
15 Central Park West Apartment
15 Central Park West Apartment
ZMK Group, IncZMK Group, Inc
Durston Saylor
Contemporary entrance in New York.
Reforma en Calle Minas
Reforma en Calle Minas
Almudena Méndez SignoretAlmudena Méndez Signoret
AMS decora
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Madrid with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Contemporary Orange Entrance 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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