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Contemporary Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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Haute Dining
Haute Dining
Hedgeford & BerkleyHedgeford & Berkley
Barry Mackenzie
Design ideas for a contemporary boot room in Toronto with multi-coloured walls and grey floors.
Doylestown Residence
Doylestown Residence
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
This foyer is bright and airy thanks to the high ceilings, skylights, large window, elegant chandelier, and beautiful custom made wall sconce. The space also offers a generous amount of closet storage and easy to clean ceramic tile. Photo Credit: Halkin Mason Photography. Design Build by Sullivan Building & Design Group. Custom Cabinetry by Cider Press Woodworks.
Residential Automation and Entertainment
Residential Automation and Entertainment
Experience Audio Video, Inc.Experience Audio Video, Inc.
Home Automation provides personalized control of lights, shades, AV, temperature, security, and all of the technology throughout your home from your favorite device. We program button keypads, touch screens, iPads and smart phones to control functions from home or away.
'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.
Meredith Heron Design - Spruce Street Residence
Meredith Heron Design - Spruce Street Residence
Meredith Heron DesignMeredith Heron Design
This Victorian home located in the heart of Toronto's Historical Cabbagetown neighbourhood is home to Meredith Heron who has been lovingly restoring it for the last decade. Designer's are always the last in line for design projects. Photos: Stacey Brandford
Modern Vibe
Modern Vibe
Lourdes Gabriela InteriorsLourdes Gabriela Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Miami with multi-coloured walls.
ГЕОМЕТРИЯ И ОТТЕНКИ МЯТЫ
ГЕОМЕТРИЯ И ОТТЕНКИ МЯТЫ
LATOON / ЛАТУНЬ проектное бюроLATOON / ЛАТУНЬ проектное бюро
Фото: Аскар Кабжан
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Yekaterinburg with multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Avenue G
Avenue G
Garwood ArchitectureGarwood Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Austin with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a feature wall.
Яркая студия в лофт-комплексе
Яркая студия в лофт-комплексе
Marina GrigoryanMarina Grigoryan
На фото входная зона и фрагмент кухни
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floors.
Preciously Protected
Preciously Protected
Rewoodd NVRewoodd NV
www.Rewoodd-NV.com
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Las Vegas with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
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
Midland South Luxury Townhome
Midland South Luxury Townhome
Everything HomeEverything Home
Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. The entryway features a black and white patterned carpet, complementing the sleek staircase and elegant artwork, creating a sophisticated ambience. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
We chose a very dramatic and modern stainless steel door for the front entry. The dark-sky compliant sconces are hand-forged wrought iron. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Contemporary front door in Raleigh with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, multi-coloured walls and a dado rail.
Fluido contemporaneo - Progetto in corso
Fluido contemporaneo - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
PORT CREDIT PENTHOUSE
PORT CREDIT PENTHOUSE
HARRISON FAE DESIGNHARRISON FAE DESIGN
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
McKellar Main Floor Renovation
McKellar Main Floor Renovation
Kristie Koning DesignKristie Koning Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Grand Rapids with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Garment District Triplex
Garment District Triplex
YDC designYDC design
Alexey Gold-Dvoryadkin
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
Alexandria, VA: Indoor Natural Aluminum Posts & Top Rail Support
Alexandria, VA: Indoor Natural Aluminum Posts & Top Rail Support
Stainless Cable & Railing, LLCStainless Cable & Railing, LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Contemporary Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls 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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