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Contemporary Entrance with a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

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French Riviera
French Riviera
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, blue floors and wainscoting.
Dramatic Foyer sparkles
Dramatic Foyer sparkles
Z Interior Decorations Inc.Z Interior Decorations Inc.
This entryway features a custom designed front door,hand applied silver glitter ceiling, natural stone tile walls, and wallpapered niches. Interior Design by Carlene Zeches, Z Interior Decorations. Photography by Randall Perry Photography
Contemporary on the water
Contemporary on the water
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
photography by Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Miami with a dark wood front door, a double front door, marble flooring and beige floors.
Casa GO
Casa GO
Bernardo Pozas Residential DesignBernardo Pozas Residential Design
This is an example of a contemporary entrance with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Staircase Flooring
Staircase Flooring
Emperial Hardwood FlooringEmperial Hardwood Flooring
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Westwind ConstructionWestwind Construction
www.jacobelleiott.com
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Recent Project
Recent Project
Mina KimMina Kim
Foyer Area with gorgeous light fixture
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Mahogany Double Doors
Mahogany Double Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
It is always exciting to find a balance in double doors between curves and straight lines. Not all the doors are equal in width, adding to its unique nature. Each door is a sculpture within itself. Nancy Lindo - http://www.houzz.com/pro/nancysark/viewfinder-photography-llc
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Miami with porcelain flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
More Custom Doors
More Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Diego with white walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
HARBINGER
HARBINGER
YS BUILT, LLCYS BUILT, LLC
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Seattle with a double front door and a glass front door.
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives, Inc.Atlantic Archives, Inc.
Atlantic Archives/Richard Leo Johnson
Photo of a contemporary front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
Roof overhangs and trellises supporting deciduous vines shade the windows and doors in summer and fall, eliminating the need for mechanical cooling. © www.edwardcaldwelllphoto.com
Prairie style home
Prairie style home
VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
Brad Ziegler Photography
Contemporary front door in Detroit with a double front door and a glass front door.
Equestrian Club Estates
Equestrian Club Estates
Krista + HomeKrista + Home
Classic modern outdoor entrance with custom double doors. Travertine tiles and pavers. Mature English ivy on the exterior. Design By Krista Watterworth Design Studio of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Contemporary Waterfront Entry — Lake Arrowhead, California
Contemporary Waterfront Entry — Lake Arrowhead, California
Scorziell Development, Inc.Scorziell Development, Inc.
Lake Arrowhead custom home entry featuring blue doors, white couches, shiplap walls and ceiling, soft white lighting, and crown molding.
Medium sized contemporary foyer in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Summer Dream Home 2017
Summer Dream Home 2017
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Cottonwood Contemporary Dream
Cottonwood Contemporary Dream
Cultivate ConstructionCultivate Construction
COLLABORATION PROJECT| SHEAR FORCE CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in San Diego with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Cordillera Ranch Residence
Cordillera Ranch Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
Cordillera Ranch Residence Builder: Todd Glowka Designer: Jessica Claiborne, Claiborne & Co too Photo Credits: Lauren Keller Materials Used: Macchiato Plank, Vaal 3D Wallboard, Ipe Decking European Oak Engineered Wood Flooring, Engineered Red Oak 3D wall paneling, Ipe Decking on exterior walls. This beautiful home, located in Boerne, Tx, utilizes our Macchiato Plank for the flooring, Vaal 3D Wallboard on the chimneys, and Ipe Decking for the exterior walls. The modern luxurious feel of our products are a match made in heaven for this upscale residence.
Marvin Door and Window
Marvin Door and Window
D.K. Boos Glass IncD.K. Boos Glass Inc
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.

Contemporary Entrance with a Double Front Door 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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