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Cervantes Place, Los Angeles
Cervantes Place, Los Angeles
Stelly Selway LtdStelly Selway Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in London.
Robinswood Crescent
Robinswood Crescent
Hygge and Cwtch Design StudioHygge and Cwtch Design Studio
Inspiration for a large contemporary entrance in Cardiff with white walls and grey floors.
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
East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
design by Christina Perrydesign by Christina Perry
A contemporary craftsman East Nashville entry featuring a dark wood front door paired with a matching upright piano and white built-in open cabinetry. Interior Designer & Photography: design by Christina Perry design by Christina Perry | Interior Design Nashville, TN 37214
Hamptons inspired for contemporary Australia
Hamptons inspired for contemporary Australia
Horizon HomesHorizon Homes
Hamptons inspired with a contemporary Aussie twist, this five-bedroom home in Ryde was custom designed and built by Horizon Homes to the specifications of the owners, who wanted an extra wide hallway, media room, and upstairs and downstairs living areas. The ground floor living area flows through to the kitchen, generous butler's pantry and outdoor BBQ area overlooking the garden.
Point Piper - Art Deco Inspired
Point Piper - Art Deco Inspired
Scott Weston Architecture Design PLScott Weston Architecture Design PL
Nick Watt
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Sydney with white walls.
#MountainsideMansion
#MountainsideMansion
KTG DesignKTG Design
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Sacramento with a feature wall.
Rykert Residence
Rykert Residence
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Toronto with a feature wall.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York.
Dover Shores
Dover Shores
Matt White Custom HomeMatt White Custom Home
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Orange County with a double front door and a grey front door.
Foyer
Foyer
Lindsay Lausch Interior DesignLindsay Lausch Interior Design
Contemporary custom home with light and dark contrasting elements in a Chicago suburb.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Chicago with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Meuble d'entrée, vide poche, Fabrication sur mesure en acier.
Meuble d'entrée, vide poche, Fabrication sur mesure en acier.
Jean-Christophe PeyrieuxJean-Christophe Peyrieux
Large contemporary entrance in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Rénovation d'une maison classée à Nogent-sur-Marne
Rénovation d'une maison classée à Nogent-sur-Marne
Atelier DevergneAtelier Devergne
Rénovation complète d'une entrée avec pose de carreaux de ciment, peintre de l'escalier d'origine en noir avec marches en bois, pose d'un décor mural en papier peint et création d'une verrière permettant d'ouvrir l'espace et d'apporter de la luminosité tout en laissant une cloison. Réalisation Atelier Devergne Photo Maryline Krynicki
Caitlin Wilson Design Laundry Room Remodel
Caitlin Wilson Design Laundry Room Remodel
Katie Nixon PhotographyKatie Nixon Photography
Katie Nixon Photography, Caitlin Wilson Design
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Dallas with blue walls and black floors.
Entry Door Projects
Entry Door Projects
Carby's LumberCarby's Lumber
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary porch in Boston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Millennium Tower
Millennium Tower
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)
Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photographer: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and a dado rail.
The Omond House
The Omond House
Habitat by ReseneHabitat by Resene
Painted in Resene Alabaster. Photography by Nicola Edmonds. Home to Debbie Osmond of Compose Interiors.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Wellington with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Harvey Maria Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring - Official Photographs
Harvey Maria Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring - Official Photographs
Pauls FloorsPauls Floors
Harvey Maria Dee Hardwicke luxury vinyl tile flooring, shown here in Hellebore, with a Sawn Oak border - also available in 5 other colours - waterproof and hard wearing, suitable for all areas of the home. Photo courtesy of Harvey Maria.
Entrance Hallway Art
Entrance Hallway Art
AttikoArtAttikoArt
A simple, striking entrance display with enviable style. The fluid waves of colour in this print create a hypnotic focal point that transforms this space.

Contemporary White 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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