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Budget Contemporary Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Refinishing Front Doors
Refinishing Front Doors
My Three Sons Professional PaintingMy Three Sons Professional Painting
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Louisville with a single front door and a black front door.
Wyoming
Wyoming
THUNDERheadTHUNDERhead
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Kansas City with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Garderobe weiß grifflos
Garderobe weiß grifflos
Koebe Moebel WerkstättenKoebe Moebel Werkstätten
Flurschrank weiß, grifflos mit Innenschubladen
Contemporary entrance in Munich with white walls and beige floors.
Квартира 73 кв.м. в ЖК Квартал 38А
Квартира 73 кв.м. в ЖК Квартал 38А
Дарья ЕльниковаДарья Ельникова
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Moscow with beige walls.
Gérando
Gérando
Studio CastilleStudio Castille
Entrée optimisée avec rangements chaussures sur-mesure
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Long Pond Cabin
Long Pond Cabin
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new house is perched on a bluff overlooking Long Pond. The compact dwelling is carefully sited to preserve the property's natural features of surrounding trees and stone outcroppings. The great room doubles as a recording studio with high clerestory windows to capture views of the surrounding forest. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Nothing Basic About This Mudroom
Nothing Basic About This Mudroom
Hoosier ClosetsHoosier Closets
Space for all you need each morning. Store backpacks, coats, shoes, boots, briefcases, and anything else you'll need to get out the door each morning with minimal fuss.
Gerrard-Coxwell Whole Home
Gerrard-Coxwell Whole Home
Carter Fox Design BuildCarter Fox Design Build
Carter Fox Renovations was hired to do a complete renovation of this semi-detached home in the Gerrard-Coxwell neighbourhood of Toronto. The main floor was completely gutted and transformed - most of the interior walls and ceilings were removed, a large sliding door installed across the back, and a small powder room added. All the electrical and plumbing was updated and new herringbone hardwood installed throughout. Upstairs, the bathroom was expanded by taking space from the adjoining bedroom. We added a second floor laundry and new hardwood throughout. The walls and ceiling were plaster repaired and painted, avoiding the time, expense and excessive creation of landfill involved in a total demolition. The clients had a very clear picture of what they wanted, and the finished space is very liveable and beautifully showcases their style. Photo: Julie Carter
Entry Hallway
Entry Hallway
BETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior DesignBETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior Design
Being tasked with selecting art for clients can be challenging, especially when you've never met them! This client is from the Chicago area and mentioned a love of the Cubs, so we went with a few vintage pieces that were subtle reminders of home that also kept with a more modern style and minimalist vibe. Photos by Milan Cronovich
Eingang mit Kalkmarmorputz in Weiden
Eingang mit Kalkmarmorputz in Weiden
Sebastian Kopp MalermanufakturSebastian Kopp Malermanufaktur
Sebastian Kopp Malermanufaktur
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a black front door, grey floors and a feature wall.
Stylish Mudroom Gut Renovation
Stylish Mudroom Gut Renovation
TDV DesignTDV Design
Small contemporary boot room in New York with white walls, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Квартира
Квартира
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
ЖК Триумф Парк
ЖК Триумф Парк
78stroykaru78stroykaru
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
High Street
High Street
South Coast DraftingSouth Coast Drafting
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Wollongong with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and brown floors.
Peninsula village modern
Peninsula village modern
Jaguar EstatesJaguar Estates
Overlooking foyer
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Vancouver.
EC1
EC1
KEVV DESIGNKEVV DESIGN
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Hong Kong with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door and white floors.
Contemporary Garden Boulder
Contemporary Garden Boulder
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
Containers don't need to be boring in the winter. A little tree trimming can be refashioned into a great winter arrangement. Anne Hartshorn, highdesertdesigns
Feature wall
Feature wall
Tinker Maven Handyman ServicesTinker Maven Handyman Services
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Vancouver with grey walls, bamboo flooring, orange floors and wood walls.
"Mon super appartement" Aménagement des pièces de vie d'un appartement
"Mon super appartement" Aménagement des pièces de vie d'un appartement
CS Architecture d'IntérieurCS Architecture d'Intérieur
Visuel 3D de l'entrée. Proposition pour une entrée contemporaine et masculine. l'espace est délimité par la couleur et un lè de papier peint graphique.
Une entrée design
Une entrée design
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Aménagement d'une entrée avec un meuble sur mesure graphique et fonctionnel
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.

Budget Contemporary 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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