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Contemporary White Entrance Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Doncaster House
Doncaster House
Inbetween ArchitectureInbetween Architecture
Nick Stephenson
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Melbourne with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Front Entry
Front Entry
UserUser
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Toronto with feature lighting.
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
Life Begins at Thirty, Right?Life Begins at Thirty, Right?
Life Begins at Thirty, Right
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Toronto.
Serene Simplicity
Serene Simplicity
Jason Hartog PhotographyJason Hartog Photography
Modern Minimalist Home Jason Hartog Photography
Contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Ranch Remodel
Ranch Remodel
Art of Construction IncArt of Construction Inc
Phil Bond Photography
Photo of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with a blue front door.
Pentland Close, North West London
Pentland Close, North West London
A&A Bespoke Furniture Ltd.A&A Bespoke Furniture Ltd.
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in London.
Continuum Project
Continuum Project
Leslie Abraham RALeslie Abraham RA
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Miami.
Punger-Nair Remodel
Punger-Nair Remodel
Actual-Size ArchitectureActual-Size Architecture
A partition hides the coat rack and shoe selves from the dining area.
Small contemporary vestibule in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Bow Mar Project
Bow Mar Project
Ascent Contracting IncAscent Contracting Inc
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Denver.
Tribeca
Tribeca
Soeur InteriorsSoeur Interiors
Contemporary entrance in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Overlook - Nashville
Overlook - Nashville
Oxford Shepard CollectiveOxford Shepard Collective
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Nashville with grey walls and grey floors.

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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