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Contemporary Red Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Los Angeles Hill Top
Los Angeles Hill Top
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
Avi Ben David
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles.
Haustüre
Haustüre
Heinzelmann GmbH&Co.KGHeinzelmann GmbH&Co.KG
Julia Haack
Photo of a contemporary front door in Stuttgart with white walls, a single front door, a red front door and concrete flooring.
Entrée
Entrée
UserUser
Large contemporary foyer in Bordeaux with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Mid Century Modern Eichler-esque Remodel Entry
Mid Century Modern Eichler-esque Remodel Entry
Hart Wright Architects, AIAHart Wright Architects, AIA
Mid Century Modern Eichler-esque Remodel Liz Rusby and Minh Tran
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in San Francisco.
Davis Raines Design NYC Apt Chelsea
Davis Raines Design NYC Apt Chelsea
Laura Moss PhotographyLaura Moss Photography
Interior Design by Davis Raines Design
Photo of a contemporary entrance in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Hampstead Family Home
Hampstead Family Home
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Colorful Art Connoisseur’s Residence
Colorful Art Connoisseur’s Residence
Trans-Pacific DesignTrans-Pacific Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Hawaii with pink walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Синее-синее море
Синее-синее море
Юлия РусскихЮлия Русских
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Moscow.
Doors
Doors
HP MillworkHP Millwork
Medium sized contemporary front door in Chicago with a single front door and a red front door.
Front Entry. Front Door. Timber Door. Contemporary Home.
Front Entry. Front Door. Timber Door. Contemporary Home.
Adrian Ramsay Design HouseAdrian Ramsay Design House
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Sunshine Coast with concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Puppets' house
Puppets' house
Isabella Maruti e Paola Bonfante architetteIsabella Maruti e Paola Bonfante architette
All'ingresso sulla destra un arredo a disegno rosso aragosta contiene le scarpe, oltre si accede alla zona notte composta da due camere da letto ampie, due bagni e uno studio. Il bagno cieco prende luce dall'ingresso attraverso un vetro angolare fisso.
Modern Entrance Doors
Modern Entrance Doors
Bieber Architectural Windows and DoorsBieber Architectural Windows and Doors
Bieber Architectural Windows
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles.
Трехкомнатная квартира в Санкт-Петербурге
Трехкомнатная квартира в Санкт-Петербурге
Дизайн бюро De-SenseДизайн бюро De-Sense
Contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Glen Park Residence
Glen Park Residence
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
The first floor has the two-story entry with a red pivot door that was fabricated in Italy. Photography by Eric Laignel.
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a red front door and beige floors.
Uptown Glamour Entry
Uptown Glamour Entry
Alan Kosa InteriorsAlan Kosa Interiors
This glamorous entry foyer designed by Alan Kosa Interiors was inspired by the color of red coral. The deep tones of the hand block printed wallpaper are accented by the crisp white paint. The crystal sconces and tear drop pendant light add a bit of glamour and sparkle to the room. The vintage bamboo table was adapted for the space by reducing the size and hanging it on wall for support. The overall mood has a contemporary Asian feeling.
St Vincents Ave
St Vincents Ave
Klopper and Davis ArchitectsKlopper and Davis Architects
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Perth.
Coppell House
Coppell House
MohmentMohment
Large contemporary front door in Dallas with bamboo flooring, white walls, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
VistaFolia Artificial Green Wall at 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
VistaFolia Artificial Green Wall at 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
UpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia PartnerUpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia Partner
Vistafolia had an amazing opportunity of dressing up the custom-built space for the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with an astonishing wall of greenery where Hollywood’s elite had their photographs taken. The commission exceeded Vistafolia's excellent reputation as the product of choice for the world’s best brands, preferred by highly selective design professionals. Manufactured to the highest quality standards and engineered for the greatest flexibility, Vistafolia offers imaginative design inspirations for innovative and complementary plant displays, privacy screening that transform facades into stunning vertical showcases of color, texture and composition.
Entrée
Entrée
L'atelier d'AuroreL'atelier d'Aurore
aprés
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Dijon.
Horne Residence
Horne Residence
Poss Architecture + Planning and Interior DesignPoss Architecture + Planning and Interior Design
Pat Sudmeier
Large contemporary front door in Denver with a glass front door and a single front door.

Contemporary Red 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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