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Luxury Estate Mansion
Luxury Estate Mansion
Brentwood Builders, IncBrentwood Builders, Inc
This 10,000 sf new home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, a beautiful home library with floor to ceiling custom cabinetry, and a basement home theater system for entertainment. This home plan was purchased by the homeowner and adapted by our design-build team to meet the client's needs. The beautiful landscaping and walk-out basement makes this home a hallmark within its community. Greg Clark Photography
Modern Luxe
Modern Luxe
AVID Associates LLCAVID Associates LLC
Graphic patterns cut in marble liven the gallery space to the master bedroom. Dan Piassick
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Dallas with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Parquet contre collé en chêne
Parquet contre collé en chêne
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Lakeshore Residence
Lakeshore Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel | Piston Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Houston with marble flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Bentwater Lakehouse
Bentwater Lakehouse
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Photography: Piston Design
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Houston.
Iron Doors
Iron Doors
Rustic DecorRustic Decor
Iron Front Door Visit Our Showroom! 15125 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Phoenix with beige walls, a double front door and a metal front door.
Hillcrest: Trousdale Estates Modern New Home
Hillcrest: Trousdale Estates Modern New Home
Boswell ConstructionBoswell Construction
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Two Story Entry Lighting
Two Story Entry Lighting
Idlewood Electric SupplyIdlewood Electric Supply
Photo Credit: Lisa Wolf
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Chicago.
Home 2000m2
Home 2000m2
Yakusha DesignYakusha Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Other.
Gold Coast Mid Century Modern
Gold Coast Mid Century Modern
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Edward C. Butera
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
The McIntire - 327 Prairie Garden Way S
The McIntire - 327 Prairie Garden Way S
Ashcroft Master BuilderAshcroft Master Builder
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary hallway in Calgary with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in San Francisco with porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and white walls.
Romantic Nest
Romantic Nest
Ernesto Fusco Interior DesignerErnesto Fusco Interior Designer
Sulla sinistra una scultura di Paolo Sandulli in terracotta e spugna marina. Le scale in resina bianca (Warm Collection di Kerakoll) che portano al terrazzo, sono state pensate come un monolite bianco che fondendosi con le pareti diventano leggere e quasi eteree. L’ingresso si sviluppa con una doppia fila di armadi contenitori con ante a tutt’altezza a creare un cono visivo che si apre nel living e sul mare.
Modern Iron Doors
Modern Iron Doors
Elegant Entryways Custom Iron DoorsElegant Entryways Custom Iron Doors
Custom Iron Doors Sold by Elegant Entryways and Installed by Wood Masters Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
Merlin Custom Home BuildersMerlin Custom Home Builders
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home Entrance
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Las Vegas.
Skyview
Skyview
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Expansive contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
South Tulsa Remodel
South Tulsa Remodel
Renovation and Construction ServicesRenovation and Construction Services
In progress picture of a beautiful custom made mahogany double entry door with transom and large storefront style windows on either side.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Modern Eingang
Modern Eingang
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Munich with grey walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Eingangsbereich mit kombiniertem Garderoben / Sitzmöbel
Eingangsbereich mit kombiniertem Garderoben / Sitzmöbel
Kleebach Schmitt Bergmann ArchitektenKleebach Schmitt Bergmann Architekten
Foto: Jens Bergmann / KSB Architekten
This is an example of an expansive contemporary boot room in Frankfurt with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a single 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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