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Contemporary Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Windows & Doors
Windows & Doors
TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in New York with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Stallard InteriorsStallard Interiors
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Adelaide with brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
XXS // Portico
XXS // Portico
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
The brief was to design a portico side Extension for an existing home to add more storage space for shoes, coats and above all, create a warm welcoming entrance to their home. Materials - Brick (to match existing) and birch plywood.
Pivot Doors
Pivot Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Iron Door - Pivot 2 Style by Porte, Color Black, Flemish Glass, Door Pull.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, brick flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Elmsthorpe Residence
Elmsthorpe Residence
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Toronto with white walls, brick flooring and black floors.
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Stewart LightingStewart Lighting
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Jacksonville with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
Blue Ridge III
Blue Ridge III
Dyna BuildersDyna Builders
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Seattle with brick flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Cottage
Contemporary Cottage
DeFalco Home DesignDeFalco Home Design
Arlington Cape Cod completely gutted, renovated, and added on to.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in DC Metro with brick flooring and beige floors.
Pool House Entrance
Pool House Entrance
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
Perfected with PPG Wood Finishes, this pool house allows homeowners to sit back and relax! This entryway combines functionality with elegant design. The wood siding and overhang cover you from the rain and allow you to enjoy the outdoors.
Belle, Doncaster East
Belle, Doncaster East
Inbetween ArchitectureInbetween Architecture
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Melbourne with white walls and brick flooring.
Entry Door Replacement
Entry Door Replacement
The Aluminum Company of North CarolinaThe Aluminum Company of North Carolina
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Raleigh with brown walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Exterior Projects
Exterior Projects
Dorsey Contracting Co.Dorsey Contracting Co.
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Other with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, red floors and a vaulted ceiling.
House Nerd - Ariane Prevost Home
House Nerd - Ariane Prevost Home
UserUser
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Perth with a pivot front door, brick flooring and red floors.
Contemporary Ranch Renovation
Contemporary Ranch Renovation
Jes StaffordJes Stafford
Medium sized contemporary front door in Other with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
St. Jude Dream Home 2015 - Bossier City, LA
St. Jude Dream Home 2015 - Bossier City, LA
Henson Carpet One Floor & HomeHenson Carpet One Floor & Home
Marc Gibson Builder: Rodgers Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in New Orleans with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Entrances
Entrances
Elan Landscape Development Inc.Elan Landscape Development Inc.
Dan Wells
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Chicago with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Large Pivot Door
Large Pivot Door
RHINO STEEL DOORSRHINO STEEL DOORS
Pivot door that replaced a double door, making the house look more modern. Its size is 60'' x 80'', it has dual clear glass, the handle is the same length as the door. At Rhino Steel Doors, we make sure to delight our customers by providing high-quality, personalized products. We ship all over the United States and Canada.
Brennan Traditions Windows - Argyle
Brennan Traditions Windows - Argyle
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement project in Argyle, TX.
Large contemporary front door in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Hormann Anthracite Entrance Door
Hormann Anthracite Entrance Door
The Garage Door CentreThe Garage Door Centre
This Hormann ThermoPro style 900 entrance door has been installed on a typical home, creating a secure and stylish entrance. The door is finished in anthracite grey RAL 7016, and features a large curved frosted window. It has been installed with a side element to let in more light. The inside of these doors are finished in white as standard so they blend in with any interior.
Lake House Retreat, Lake County, IL
Lake House Retreat, Lake County, IL
Van Cleave Architecture + DesignVan Cleave Architecture + Design
The main entrance to this lake home occurs on the second level which allows for gorgeous views once you get inside!
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Milwaukee with brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Contemporary Entrance with Brick 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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