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Contemporary Entrance with a Stable Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Custom-designed dutch door with porthole for humans and pets.
Custom-designed dutch door with porthole for humans and pets.
FabCabFabCab
Location: Camano Island, WA Photography: Matt Wright
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Seattle with a stable front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Classic white Dutch Door with 5 lite active sidelite.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Orange County with blue walls, a stable front door and a white front door.
Harper Interior Transformation
Harper Interior Transformation
Dynasty DevelopmentsDynasty Developments
View of Hand Crafted Dutch Doors. Perfect for the pets to stay inside with a country touch.
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a brown front door.
Logan Home
Logan Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
View of catwalk from right wing
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary boot room in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Phoenix with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a stable front door and a grey front door.
Tomales Retreat
Tomales Retreat
Leger Wanaselja ArchitectureLeger Wanaselja Architecture
Emily Hagopian, Leger Wanaselja Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with yellow walls, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
CRONULLA 2
CRONULLA 2
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Sydney with white walls, a stable front door and a green front door.
Last House on the Left
Last House on the Left
SV DesignSV Design
Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Дом в Лесном городке
Дом в Лесном городке
Марина ПенниеМарина Пенние
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Moscow with porcelain flooring, a stable front door, a green front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Moore II Residence
Moore II Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Entry with Dutch door beyond the Dining Room with stair to reading room mezzanine above
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Corniche Penthouse Block B
Corniche Penthouse Block B
TG-StudioTG-Studio
Photography: Philip Vile
Large contemporary hallway in London with beige walls, marble flooring, a stable front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Knox Street
Knox Street
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Lane Dittoe
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Dover Shores Modern Farmhouse
Dover Shores Modern Farmhouse
Anthology InteriorsAnthology Interiors
This Dover Shores, Newport Beach home was built with a young hip Newport Beach family in mind. Bright and airy finishes were used throughout, with a modern twist. The palette is neutral with lots of geometric blacks, whites and grays. Cement tile, beautiful hardwood floors and natural stone were used throughout. The designer collaborated with the builder on all finishes and fixtures inside and out to create an inviting and impressive home. Lane_Dittoe
Contemporary Farmhouse SJC
Contemporary Farmhouse SJC
Scott LammingScott Lamming
Inspiration for a contemporary front door with a stable front door, a black front door, grey walls and grey floors.
Belmont Trail
Belmont Trail
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Zack Benson Photography
This is an example of a contemporary front door in San Diego with a stable front door and a black front door.
Door Beautiful of Santa Rosa, CA
Door Beautiful of Santa Rosa, CA
Door BeautifulDoor Beautiful

This is an example of a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with a stable front door, yellow walls and a medium wood front door.
Last House on the Left
Last House on the Left
SV DesignSV Design
Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Fiberglass Double Dutch Entry Doors painted Cranberry.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Orange County with grey walls, a stable front door and a red front door.
MILL VALLEY STUNNER
MILL VALLEY STUNNER
Jennifer Messina InteriorsJennifer Messina Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
CRONULLA 2
CRONULLA 2
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Sydney with white walls, a stable front door and a green front door.

Contemporary Entrance with a Stable 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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