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Entry - After Picture
Entry - After Picture
Blue House Staging & DesignBlue House Staging & Design
Entry way, contemporary glass and oak banister, stairs updated with walnut stained oak treads and white risers. Entryway tile updated.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other.
HALL D'ENTREE
HALL D'ENTREE
Régis LANNOYRégis LANNOY
L'entrée est largement ouverte sur le séjour, face à la verrière de la bibliothèque permettant ainsi une perspective accueillante passé la porte. Les carreaux de ciment viennent se marier doucement au parquet chêne
Kingswood Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - MD
Kingswood Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - MD
FlooretFlooret
Kingswood Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette.
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Baltimore with vinyl flooring, yellow floors and white walls.
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Aménagement complet d'un appartement
Aménagement complet d'un appartement
PEACH Patrice Vautier ArchitectePEACH Patrice Vautier Architecte
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and brown floors.
EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE
EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE
Alida Coury InteriorsAlida Coury Interiors
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Chicago with white walls, multi-coloured floors and panelled walls.
Modern Eingang
Modern Eingang
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Munich with grey walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre
Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre
Shelley Morris InteriorsShelley Morris Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and black floors.
Rénovation d'un appartement suite à un incendie
Rénovation d'un appartement suite à un incendie
Studio GazellesStudio Gazelles
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Paris.
Квартира на Пролетарской
Квартира на Пролетарской
Lavka-DesignLavka-Design
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls and grey floors.
Contemporary Elegance
Contemporary Elegance
Aurora BuildersAurora Builders
This is an example of a contemporary boot room in Jacksonville with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Rénovation pied à terre Paris 16e
Rénovation pied à terre Paris 16e
Agence Crea3Agence Crea3
La mezzanine et le module de rangement contigu dans l'entrée permettent de désencombrer la surface au sol pour retrouver une vraie entrée et un vrai coin salon.
Home 10
Home 10
Falke Photography - Arch and Interior DesignFalke Photography - Arch and Interior Design
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Boise with a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Rénovation complète d'un appartement et création des meubles sur mesure
Rénovation complète d'un appartement et création des meubles sur mesure
Saison ArchitectesSaison Architectes
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Paris.
Greenwich, CT Medical Office
Greenwich, CT Medical Office
Precision Millwork LLCPrecision Millwork LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in New York.
Newry Residence
Newry Residence
Fenton & FentonFenton & Fenton
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Melbourne with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Rénovation d'un bel appartement parisien
Rénovation d'un bel appartement parisien
ADC l'atelier d'à côtéADC l'atelier d'à côté
Amandine Branji ADC l'atelier d'à côté
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Paris.
Boca Raton Splendor
Boca Raton Splendor
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
Modern home front entry features a voice over Internet Protocol Intercom Device to interface with the home's Crestron control system for voice communication at both the front door and gate. Signature Estate featuring modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail. Photo courtesy Royal Palm Properties
SIMLA GEEBUNG
SIMLA GEEBUNG
Ivy Rose Interior DesignIvy Rose Interior Design
New front entry
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Brisbane with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Neuer Eingang an ein EFH --- Umbau NS
Neuer Eingang an ein EFH --- Umbau NS
markus grimm | freier architektmarkus grimm | freier architekt
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Stuttgart.

Contemporary Entrance 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!
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Phoenix with a single front door and a glass front door.
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