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Contemporary Foyer Ideas and Designs

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Rosslyn Cabin
Rosslyn Cabin
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in DC Metro with white walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Open concept modern bungalow, Oakville ON
Open concept modern bungalow, Oakville ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Olympia Hills
Olympia Hills
P. Scinta Designs, LLCP. Scinta Designs, LLC
Jim Decker
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Las Vegas with a dark wood front door, a double front door, marble flooring and brown floors.
Atherton Estate
Atherton Estate
mark pinkerton - vi360 photographymark pinkerton - vi360 photography
Atherton Estate newly completed in 2011.
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls and beige floors.
Upper West Side Co-Op
Upper West Side Co-Op
John Patrick Cunningham / ArchitectJohn Patrick Cunningham / Architect
This bright formal entryway separated the living area from the sleeping area.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
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Easy RelookingEasy Relooking
Ingresso
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer with light hardwood flooring.
MADEMOISELLE
MADEMOISELLE
atelier daaaatelier daaa
Photo : BCDF Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Rénovation totale et unification de deux appartements Paris 17
Rénovation totale et unification de deux appartements Paris 17
JLC IntérieursJLC Intérieurs
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Harbor Lakes Contemporary
Harbor Lakes Contemporary
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
The foyer entry area features a stunning contemporary lighting piece, and views out the striking front door.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Luxury Lake Living
Luxury Lake Living
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI Entry way with double doors and sidelights open to cable stair railings on a floating staircase.
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Pigalle
Pigalle
Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'IntérieurAlexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur
Dans cet appartement haussmannien un peu sombre, les clients souhaitaient une décoration épurée, conviviale et lumineuse aux accents de maison de vacances. Nous avons donc choisi des matériaux bruts, naturels et des couleurs pastels pour créer un cocoon connecté à la Nature... Un îlot de sérénité au sein de la capitale!
Christmas Lake Residence
Christmas Lake Residence
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Fitler Square Townhouse
Fitler Square Townhouse
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Entry with gold floral wallcovering, floating console table, and round mirror.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Philadelphia with light hardwood flooring, beige floors, wallpapered walls and metallic walls.
'N' House
'N' House
CTDCCTDC
Contemporary foyer in Mumbai with multi-coloured walls, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
23rd St NYC Project
23rd St NYC Project
Evelyn James InteriorsEvelyn James Interiors
This beautiful entry features custom colored art deco wallpaper with black & white floor tiles
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls and multi-coloured floors.
Skyview - Luxury Staging
Skyview - Luxury Staging
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Relaxed Coastal
Relaxed Coastal
McMillan DesignMcMillan Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORSBRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORS
HARIS KENJAR
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Seattle with grey walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Henderson - Renovation
Henderson - Renovation
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Brisbane with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

Contemporary Foyer 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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