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West Side Apartment
West Side Apartment
Bulson Building ContractorsBulson Building Contractors
Bulson joined forces with Andrew Mihkael Architect ( http://www.houzz.com/projects/405015/Midtown-West-Apartment-Combination) to renovate and design this midtown penthouse. The project involved combining three apartments to develop a comprehensive, modern sleek look. Photos by: Jeffrey Kilmer
2017 Street of Dreams - The Barclay
2017 Street of Dreams - The Barclay
BC Custom ConstructionBC Custom Construction
Andrew Paintner
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Portland with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Detroit with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
Interiors by Morris & Woodhouse Interiors LLC, Architecture by ARCHONSTRUCT LLC © Robert Granoff
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in New York with white walls and marble flooring.
Black and White Floor Tile
Black and White Floor Tile
YK Stone Center Inc.YK Stone Center Inc.
Checkerboard black and white marble floor tiles. GaleRisa Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Denver.
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Joshua Caldwell
Expansive contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Custom Design - Entry - Marquis Seven Hills
Custom Design - Entry - Marquis Seven Hills
Blue HeronBlue Heron
This is an example of an expansive contemporary vestibule in Las Vegas with a glass front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
House on the Lake Complete Renovation
House on the Lake Complete Renovation
Badger Carpentry, Inc.Badger Carpentry, Inc.
Photos by Kim Stemmer
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Milwaukee with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Detroit with a double front door, a glass front door, white walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
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.
Certified Luxury Builders-Deffenbaugh Homes-Sioux SD-Custom Home 2B
Certified Luxury Builders-Deffenbaugh Homes-Sioux SD-Custom Home 2B
Distinctive DomainDistinctive Domain
Expansive contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Encino, CA
Encino, CA
Regal X Inc.Regal X Inc.
Flouting stairs, high celling. Open floor concept
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
North Westh London Home
North Westh London Home
Lynda Raftery Interior DesignLynda Raftery Interior Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in London with beige walls and grey floors.
Modern Luxe
Modern Luxe
AVID Associates LLCAVID Associates LLC
AVID Associates designed this opulent foyer with custom cut, patterned marble floors and includes a marble staircase with a black granite runner detail. The chandelier was custom designed by AVID. Dan Piassick
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.
View from Entry through the house
View from Entry through the house
Kor ArchitectsKor Architects
Photos by Jeff Beck Photography https://www.jeffbeckphotography.com/
33- Park City, Utah Residence
33- Park City, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Expansive contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and black floors.
A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel
A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
Upon entry the amazing collection of artwork is immediately noticeable, lines in the paneled entry walls mirror those in the artwork.
Expansive contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and porcelain flooring.
Interior Spaces + Interior Architecture
Interior Spaces + Interior Architecture
UserUser
David Isaac Photography http://davidisaacphotography.com/interior-architectural-photography/
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
Interiors by Morris & Woodhouse Interiors LLC, Architecture by ARCHONSTRUCT LLC © Robert Granoff
Expansive contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.

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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