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Contemporary Entrance with Bamboo Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
Longstaff House
Longstaff House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Ben Wrigley
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
House in the Woods
House in the Woods
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
The second level entry overlooks the airy living room
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with bamboo flooring.
Shoalwood Contemporary
Shoalwood Contemporary
Village Interior Design LLCVillage Interior Design LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Austin with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Manhattan Harbour #3
Manhattan Harbour #3
Cutter Custom HomesCutter Custom Homes
Free Style Design LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Cincinnati with bamboo flooring and a double front door.
Clyde Hill Remodel
Clyde Hill Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Architect: Grouparchitect Contractor: Lochwood Lozier Custom Construction Photography: Michael Walmsley
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Equestrian Lane Model Home
Equestrian Lane Model Home
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
Photo Gary Lister *bright and sunny staircase brings light into the kitchen, dining room and office next door
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with grey walls and bamboo flooring.
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.
Vibrant & Cheerful East Nashville
Vibrant & Cheerful East Nashville
Dunn Development, Inc.Dunn Development, Inc.
Two-story entry
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Nashville with white walls, bamboo flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
MOUNTAIN CONTEMPORARY
MOUNTAIN CONTEMPORARY
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLCErnesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC
The front door showcases contemporary stained glass panels that cast beautiful tonal light into the foyer. Seen here through the wrought iron banister of the stairway.
13th Street
13th Street
Beach House Design & DevelopmentBeach House Design & Development
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with bamboo flooring.
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.
Contemporary Apartment
Contemporary Apartment
Faith Kiehart Design Inc.Faith Kiehart Design Inc.
The den entryway looks out into a curved hallway with art niches. To the right is a pivot wall that closes to create guest privacy and displays the client’s own artwork.
Boston St
Boston St
Peterberg Construction, IncPeterberg Construction, Inc
Peterberg Construction, Inc Main Entry w/ Hall Closet
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Montclair Modern
Montclair Modern
Nicole Benveniste Interior DesignNicole Benveniste Interior Design
Ilumus photography
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door, bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Grandin Terrace
Grandin Terrace
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Boulder Residence
Boulder Residence
Mosaic Architects BoulderMosaic Architects Boulder
Jim Bartsch
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Denver with bamboo flooring.
Contemporary Home in Palm Harbor, FL
Contemporary Home in Palm Harbor, FL
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Sargent Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Tampa with bamboo flooring.
BANBURY HOUSE
BANBURY HOUSE
REESE Atelier IGNITE PLLCREESE Atelier IGNITE PLLC
Interior view of the entry. Exterior materials reach through the southern facing glass creating a genteel transition from outside to inside. © Mark Herboth Photography
Contemporary Lake Living
Contemporary Lake Living
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
This unique contemporary home was designed with a focus around entertaining and flexible space. The open concept with an industrial eclecticness creates intrigue on multiple levels. The interior has many elements and mixed materials likening it to the exterior. The master bedroom suite offers a large bathroom with a floating vanity. Our Signature Stair System is a focal point you won't want to miss. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle

Contemporary Entrance with Bamboo Flooring 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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