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Ольга Шангина
Contemporary entrance in Moscow.
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Photo of a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles.
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
CertaPro League CityCertaPro League City
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Houston with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
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Mattituck Residence
Mattituck Residence
Paris K Interior DesignParis K Interior Design
Costas Picadas Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in New York with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and a feature wall.
Jolly Rancher
Jolly Rancher
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Sugar Creek Renovation
Sugar Creek Renovation
CONTENT ArchitectureCONTENT Architecture
Photo: Peter Molick
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Houston with a pivot front door.
Woodside, CA
Woodside, CA
Robert J. Schroeder PhotographyRobert J. Schroeder Photography
For more information on elements of this design please contact Lilia Fulton of Narrative Interiors: lilia.fulton@gmail.com Robert J. Schroeder Photography©2014
Modern Fencing - Contemporary, Horizontal Fences and More
Modern Fencing - Contemporary, Horizontal Fences and More
Harwell Fencing and Gates IncHarwell Fencing and Gates Inc
3 different sizes of fence boards - Cordovan Brown (color)
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Vaucluse
Vaucluse
Denai Kulcsar InteriorsDenai Kulcsar Interiors
Simon Whitebread
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Sydney with orange walls, light hardwood flooring and white floors.
Contemporary Front Yard
Contemporary Front Yard
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Photo of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco.
Bluffview Contemporary
Bluffview Contemporary
LRO ResidentialLRO Residential
Immagery Intelligence
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Dallas with a single front door and a glass front door.
Double Entry Doors
Double Entry Doors
Cast Glass Images Inc.Cast Glass Images Inc.
Cast Glass front doors add character and absolutely make an impression. The texture and design of double entry doors utilizing cast glass can be dramatic or simple - both options can still provide the desired privacy. Featured one of our most popular textures: "Aqua Large" on grey glass.
Wain Rd - Pre-Cast Insulated Concrete Panel Passive Solar Home
Wain Rd - Pre-Cast Insulated Concrete Panel Passive Solar Home
NZ Builders LtdNZ Builders Ltd
Leanna Rathkelly
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Vancouver with a single front door, grey walls and concrete flooring.
Bronte House
Bronte House
ASA ArchitectsASA Architects
Adding a new level to an existing house has given the house a new identity from the street.
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Sydney with a single front door.
Chalet
Chalet
HeidesignsHeidesigns
Custom front entry door is 42" wide for ease of entry when arriving home for the weekend.
Contemporary entrance in Toronto.
Clairemont Whole House Renovation
Clairemont Whole House Renovation
Terracotta StudioTerracotta Studio
Jeff Herr
Design ideas for a contemporary boot room in Atlanta with porcelain flooring.
Byrnes Garage to Mudroom Conversion
Byrnes Garage to Mudroom Conversion
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
Garage to mudroom conversion of this 1940's home creates a great new space in NWDC. Includes custom built-ins with lots of storage. Featuring French door with sidelights for easy entry into the new mudroom.
Byrnes Garage to Mudroom Conversion
Byrnes Garage to Mudroom Conversion
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
Garage to mudroom conversion of this 1940's home creates a great new space in NWDC. Includes custom built-ins with lots of storage.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in DC Metro with a glass front door and grey walls.

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!
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Think ContemporaryThink Contemporary
Barbara Egan, Reportage Photography, Ireland.
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Dublin with white walls and feature lighting.
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