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Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Forest Road -Vail
Forest Road -Vail
Pruett & Co.Pruett & Co.
Welcome home- this space make quite the entry with soaring ceilings, a custom metal & wood pivot door and glow-y lighting.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Denver with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Front Walkway
Front Walkway
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in New York with a pivot front door, a metal front door, grey walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Skyview
Skyview
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Virginia Contemporary
Virginia Contemporary
M.S. Vicas InteriorsM.S. Vicas Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in DC Metro with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Joshua Caldwell
Photo of an expansive contemporary boot room in Salt Lake City.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a metal front door and a double front door.
Malibu Colony Modern
Malibu Colony Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Expansive contemporary entrance in Los Angeles.
Huntington
Huntington
Starr HomesStarr Homes
James Maidhof Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary boot room in Kansas City with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Door Design Ideas
Contemporary Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
5 Ft wide and 8 ft tall custom crafted double contemporary entry doors. Jeld-Wen Aurora fiberglass model 800 with custom glass. Installed in Yorba Linda, CA home.
Napoli Residence
Napoli Residence
Abramson ArchitectsAbramson Architects
Exterior Stone wraps into the entry as a textural backdrop for a bold wooden pivot door. Dark wood details contrast white walls and a light grey floor. Photo: Roger Davies
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern textured stacked stone wall & lighti
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern textured stacked stone wall & lighti
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern textured stacked stone wall & lighting fixture
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls and feature lighting.
Now and Zen - Entry
Now and Zen - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
When the sun goes down and the lights go on, this contemporary home comes to life, with expansive frameworks of glass revealing the restful interiors and impressive mountain views beyond. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Limestone (Demitasse) flooring and walls: Solstice Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/
Brewster New Construction Estate
Brewster New Construction Estate
Interior ConceptionInterior Conception
Dramatic Entry Featuring a 24' Ceiling Opening witch An Enormous 5' Modern Pendant Light Above the Entry and 3 other Matching Pendant lights over the Staircase. The Entry Door is a Custom-made Wood and Glass Pivot Door that's 5' x 10'.
7 Bridges Home
7 Bridges Home
Lindsei BrodieLindsei Brodie
IBI designs
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Expansive contemporary entrance in Other.
Modern Luxe
Modern Luxe
AVID Associates LLCAVID Associates LLC
An over-scaled mirror finished in silver leaf are flanked by custom crystal sconces designed by AVID, while a monochromatic Buddha sculpture rests upon a seemingly floating console, created bespoke for the project. Dan Piassick
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a metal front door and a double front door.
Huntington
Huntington
Starr HomesStarr Homes
James Maidhof Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary boot room in Kansas City with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Love on Haight
Love on Haight
Mansfield + O'NeilMansfield + O'Neil
Expansive contemporary boot room in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring and a black front door.

Expansive 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!
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