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Contemporary Entrance with a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Glasswin Solution LimitedGlasswin Solution Limited
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
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Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Legacy EcoView WindowsLegacy EcoView Windows
Contemporary front door in Atlanta with concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Квартира в ЖК Испанские кварталы
Квартира в ЖК Испанские кварталы
TB.DesignTB.Design
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Front Door
Front Door
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Sacramento with a grey front door, grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Dover Shores
Dover Shores
Matt White Custom HomeMatt White Custom Home
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Orange County with a double front door and a grey front door.
Eingang | Haus GTO
Eingang | Haus GTO
BPLUSARCHITEKTURBPLUSARCHITEKTUR
BPLUS FOTOGRAFIE
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Stuttgart with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a grey front door.
Exterior Image, Portstewart House
Exterior Image, Portstewart House
HBK ArchitectsHBK Architects
Exterior image of contemporary house with large corner windows.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Entrance Hall, Stairs and Landing
Entrance Hall, Stairs and Landing
Aspire DesignAspire Design
Photographer Derrick Godson Clients brief was to create a modern stylish interior in a predominantly grey colour scheme. We cleverly used different textures and patterns in our choice of soft furnishings to create an opulent modern interior. Entrance hall design includes a bespoke wool stair runner with bespoke stair rods, custom panelling, radiator covers and we designed all the interior doors throughout. The windows were fitted with remote controlled blinds and beautiful handmade curtains and custom poles. To ensure the perfect fit, we also custom made the hall benches and occasional chairs. The herringbone floor and statement lighting give this home a modern edge, whilst its use of neutral colours ensures it is inviting and timeless.
Penthouse Residence
Penthouse Residence
UserUser
The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography
Реализованный проект трёхкомнатной квартиры в современном стиле, г. Уфа.
Реализованный проект трёхкомнатной квартиры в современном стиле, г. Уфа.
Анастасия ГабдрахимоваАнастасия Габдрахимова
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a grey front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Walker Tower
Walker Tower
Rusk RenovationsRusk Renovations
Designer – David Scott Interiors General Contractor – Rusk Renovations, Inc. Photographer – Peter Murdock
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Bienvenue chez nous
Bienvenue chez nous
ComposéeComposée
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Квартира на Гражданском проспекте
Квартира на Гражданском проспекте
Интерьерная студия AIИнтерьерная студия AI
Photo of a contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, a single front door, a grey front door, white floors and concrete flooring.
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Яркая прихожая в современном стиле.
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Entrance Design
Entrance Design
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
BEFORE & AFTER: We love making an entrance, this carousel shows the journey as we transformed the redundant under stairs vault into a shower room and utility room at our project in Maida Vale, West London. We love the encaustic cement, patterned floor tiles and simple bespoke coat rack with hand painted blue/grey paint finish in the entrance hall. There is also useful storage draws under the seat for shoes This stylish, urban cloakroom design has a great mix of complementing key pieces.
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.
Homes By Chris in KC Parade of Homes
Homes By Chris in KC Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
В стиле минимализм
В стиле минимализм
МногогранникМногогранник
Из небольшой прихожей есть выход в гардеробную комнату. Там организовано хранение верхней одежды и обуви.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Grey Doors
Grey Doors
box architecturebox architecture
Double height entrance hall, built in full height storage for guest coats, level set in floor mat & natural stone flooring. Photo: Paul Tierney Photography
Haustüren
Haustüren
HeKa Bauelemente GmbHHeKa Bauelemente GmbH
Haustürmodell Lavoni | Innenansicht © adeco Türfüllungstechnik GmbH
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door, concrete flooring and feature lighting.

Contemporary Entrance with a Grey 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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