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Las Olas Mansion
Las Olas Mansion
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Equilibrium Interior Design Inc
Expansive contemporary front door in Miami with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Wading Place 1
Wading Place 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
04 - Contemporary Entry
04 - Contemporary Entry
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Janey Butler InteriorsJaney Butler Interiors
The newly designed and created Entrance Hallway which sees stunning Janey Butler Interiors design and style throughout this Llama Group Luxury Home Project . With stunning 188 bronze bud LED chandelier, bespoke metal doors with antique glass. Double bespoke Oak doors and windows. Newly created curved elegant staircase with bespoke bronze handrail designed by Llama Architects.
Exterior & Interior of Frenchwood - double hinged inswing Patio Door & Windows
Exterior & Interior of Frenchwood - double hinged inswing Patio Door & Windows
Renewal by Andersen Window Replacement MilwaukeeRenewal by Andersen Window Replacement Milwaukee
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Galerie
Galerie
Benjamin von Pidoll I ArchitekturBenjamin von Pidoll I Architektur
Philip Kistner
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Cologne with white walls and concrete flooring.
Doni Flanigan Interior Design Artist
Doni Flanigan Interior Design Artist
UserUser
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls.
Appartamento Testaccio | 90 MQ
Appartamento Testaccio | 90 MQ
L2 Architettura StudioL2 Architettura Studio
This is an example of an expansive contemporary entrance in Rome with white walls, painted wood flooring and a single front door.
Vistancia Home Furnishing
Vistancia Home Furnishing
Design Outside the LinesDesign Outside the Lines
Expansive contemporary foyer in Phoenix with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Bloomfield Hills II renovation
Bloomfield Hills II renovation
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
Understated front Foyer that will always remain classic and timeless.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Detroit with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Modern New Home - Ground Up
Modern New Home - Ground Up
Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.
Expansive contemporary front door in Minneapolis with a double front door and a glass front door.
Staircase
Staircase
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
KuDa Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Orange County with white walls.
Sleek Metallic Contemporary Golf Residence
Sleek Metallic Contemporary Golf Residence
Annie Santulli DesignsAnnie Santulli Designs
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary hallway in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, white floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON
Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Chancellor's Residence
Chancellor's Residence
Rufty Custom Built Homes and RemodelingRufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling
N.C. State Chancellor's Residence by Rufty Homes in Raleigh, N.C.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Raleigh with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Lakeway Residence
Lakeway Residence
Clark Richardson ArchitectsClark Richardson Architects
Photo: Paul Finkel
Expansive contemporary front door in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
FLAUNT InteriorsFLAUNT Interiors
Alex Cote
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Calgary with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Repräsentativer Eingangsbereich
Repräsentativer Eingangsbereich
UserUser
Ein eleganter Eingangsbereich mit einladenden Texturen und ansprechenden Farben.
Photo of an expansive contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Maison de campagne au nord de la Nièvre
Maison de campagne au nord de la Nièvre
Stéphane Polowy Architecte d'intérieurStéphane Polowy Architecte d'intérieur
Vaste entrée sur cage d'escalier cathédrale et prolongement sur salon. Sols en chêne massif et pierres de Bourgogne; rembarde en fer forgé artisanal. Ensemble de placards réalisés en sur-mesure.
New Build by Stone Republic, private residence of Mr John P
New Build by Stone Republic, private residence of Mr John P
Natural AngleNatural Angle
Star White Polished Marble tiles flooring and bespoke staircase with a Nero Marquina Marble border from Stone Republic. Materials supplied by Stone Republic including Marble, Sandstone, Granite, Wood Flooring and Block Paving.

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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