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East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
design by Christina Perrydesign by Christina Perry
A contemporary craftsman East Nashville entry featuring a dark wood front door paired with a matching upright piano and white built-in open cabinetry. Interior Designer & Photography: design by Christina Perry design by Christina Perry | Interior Design Nashville, TN 37214
Серый минимализм | 58 кв.м.
Серый минимализм | 58 кв.м.
Мерник АлександрМерник Александр
Сайт - https://mernik.pro/?utm_source=Houzz&utm_medium=Houzz_riverpark Межкомнатные двери Волховец, в входную дверь игнорировано зеркало в полный рост, в прихожей встроен шкаф для верхней одежды, также выкрашен в серый цвет, мебель и стены выкрашены в один цвет, потолок гипсокартон, интегрированные светильники, эмаль, черные ручки, дверь скрытого монтажа, скрытый плинтус, серая тумбочка, черная фурнитура, черные выключатели, белые светильники
Audrey et Romain
Audrey et Romain
Charlotte FequetCharlotte Fequet
Design Charlotte Féquet Photos Laura Jacques
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Foyer Entry - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Foyer Entry - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Worldly Grey - SW 7043 Trim Color - Extra White - SW 7006 Island Cabinetry Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Fireplace Surround by Surface Art Inc Tile Product A La Mode Flooring and Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Mackenzie Maple in Timberwolf Carpet Product by Mohawk Flooring Carpet Product Neutral Base in Orion Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic by Z Tile & Stone Tile Product Rockwood Limestone Kitchen Backsplash Full Height Perimeter by United Tile Tile Product Country by Equipe Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Countertop Product : White Zen Quartz Faucets and Shower-heads by Delta Faucet Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks by Decolav Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Voorhees, NJ Whole House Renovation
Voorhees, NJ Whole House Renovation
Under Construction Builders LLCUnder Construction Builders LLC
Dianne Ahto, Graphicus 14 Productions, LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Living Spaces
Contemporary Living Spaces
Wholesale Hardwood Interiors, IncWholesale Hardwood Interiors, Inc
This is an example of a large contemporary boot room in Louisville with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
The Omond House
The Omond House
Habitat by ReseneHabitat by Resene
Painted in Resene Alabaster. Photography by Nicola Edmonds. Home to Debbie Osmond of Compose Interiors.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Wellington with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
First Impression
First Impression
Sara Bates Interior DesignSara Bates Interior Design
This narrow condo entryway called for low profile pieces to provide a perch to put on shoes, storage for this and that along with a nice spot to check your reflection before heading out the door.
Some examples of finished projects by Lusso Glass
Some examples of finished projects by Lusso Glass
Lusso Design (Entry Doors & Door Inserts)Lusso Design (Entry Doors & Door Inserts)
An extended full size wrought iron insert for 8ft door
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
East Hampton Beach House
East Hampton Beach House
Karen Bowen InteriorsKaren Bowen Interiors
Chris Foster
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door and a single front door.
Rock and Roll Condo in Chicago featured in Luxe
Rock and Roll Condo in Chicago featured in Luxe
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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.
Contemporary Entrance
Contemporary Entrance
hatch-construction.comhatch-construction.com
Large contemporary foyer in London with grey walls, grey floors, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Entry featuring Stone, Stucco and Glass with Mahogany Front Door with Stainless
Entry featuring Stone, Stucco and Glass with Mahogany Front Door with Stainless
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Front entry is a contemporary mix of glass, stone, and stucco. Gravel entry court with decomposed granite chips. Front door is African mahogany with clear glass sidelights and horizontal aluminum inserts. Photo by Paul Schlismann.
Eagles Landing - Modern Walkout Rambler -Saint Augusta, Mn
Eagles Landing - Modern Walkout Rambler -Saint Augusta, Mn
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Custom Home Built By Werschay Homes. Modern Home With Large Eagle By Anderson Doors. -James Gray Photography
Large contemporary front door in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Carlton Condo
Carlton Condo
Meredith Heron DesignMeredith Heron Design
Photography: Asa Weinstein
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a double front door.
Appartamento Napoli 110 mq
Appartamento Napoli 110 mq
QUATTROCENTOGONQUATTROCENTOGON
Photo of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Naples with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hill Remodel
Hill Remodel
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Our Rugs
Our Rugs
Rug Fashion StoreRug Fashion Store
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Orange County with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Upper NW Hills
Upper NW Hills
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.

Contemporary Entrance with Dark Hardwood 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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