skip to main content
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Entrance
  2. Colour: White

Contemporary White Entrance Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
201 - 220 of 15,106 photos
Item 1 of 3
Foyer
Foyer
Steven Mueller Architects, LLCSteven Mueller Architects, LLC
Steven Mueller Architects, LLC is a principle-based architectural firm located in the heart of Greenwich. The firm’s work exemplifies a personal commitment to achieving the finest architectural expression through a cooperative relationship with the client. Each project is designed to enhance the lives of the occupants by developing practical, dynamic and creative solutions. The firm has received recognition for innovative architecture providing for maximum efficiency and the highest quality of service. Photo: © Jim Fiora Studio LLC
Collingwood - Ski Chalet
Collingwood - Ski Chalet
Rad Design IncRad Design Inc
© Rad Design Inc. Modern mix of 'ski chalet' style and 'beach house', for a cottage that's located both near the ski slopes and the beach. An all season retreat.
Spanish Oaks Residence Entry
Spanish Oaks Residence Entry
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
This soft contemporary home was uniquely designed to evoke a coastal design feeling while maintaining a Hill Country style native to its environment. The final design resulted in a beautifully minimalistic, transparent, and inviting home. The light exterior stucco paired with geometric forms and contemporary details such as galvanized brackets, frameless glass and linear railings achieves the precise coastal contemporary look the clients desired. The open floor plan visually connects multiple rooms to each other, creating a seamless flow from the formal living, kitchen and family rooms and ties the upper floor to the lower. This transparent theme even begins at the front door and extends all the way through to the exterior porches and views beyond via large frameless glazing. The overall design is kept basic in form, allowing the architecture to shine through in the detailing. Built by Olympia Homes Interior Design by Joy Kling Photography by Merrick Ales
Mountain House
Mountain House
ae designae design
Contemporary entrance in Salt Lake City.
Cool n Classic
Cool n Classic
Limehouse Design StudioLimehouse Design Studio
Entrance
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Mumbai.
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.
Дом в Подмосковье
Дом в Подмосковье
Lavka-DesignLavka-Design
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls.
35: кухня в коридоре и спальня в нише
35: кухня в коридоре и спальня в нише
Студия ВолковыхСтудия Волковых
Юрий Гришко
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Rollingwood
Rollingwood
GingerwoodGingerwood
A place for everything and everything in its place. With a young, growing family, it may not always look this pristeen, but the function sure helps with backpack landing after a busy day! German glass paneled cabinets continue from the Kitchen to house additional out-of-view storage, and walnut bench is a great place for on and off of shoes.
6572 Summer Meadows
6572 Summer Meadows
Whitmore Homes LLCWhitmore Homes LLC
DJZ Photography
Photo of a small contemporary boot room in Grand Rapids with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Casa O
Casa O
Studio Tenca & AssociatiStudio Tenca & Associati
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Milan.
CRESTA BELLA 3
CRESTA BELLA 3
OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLCOSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC
jason roberts
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Austin.
Private Residence
Private Residence
NICOLEHOLLISNICOLEHOLLIS
Pillows | Tazi Designs Photography by Laure Joliet
Contemporary entrance in San Francisco with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Appartement Louvre
Appartement Louvre
Alia Bengana architecteAlia Bengana architecte
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Weston House
Weston House
Walker ArchitectsWalker Architects
An renovated atrium helps to present a more welcoming and functional entry sequence. © John Horner Photography
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Boston with a single front door.
Sweet home
Sweet home
Мария Луценко (MY YO Design)Мария Луценко (MY YO Design)
Холл
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
White Boxes
White Boxes
Tim Ditchfield ArchitectsTim Ditchfield Architects
Manson Images
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Sunshine Coast.
5819 Preston Haven
5819 Preston Haven
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary boot room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Mar Vista, CA (2)
Mar Vista, CA (2)
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Front door/ Entryway nook. JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Trocadéro
Trocadéro
BAT & COBAT & CO
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.

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!
11
789101112131415Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.