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Ledgewood- Entry Hall
Ledgewood- Entry Hall
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
Always at the forefront of style, this Chicago Gold Coast home is no exception. Crisp lines accentuate the bold use of light and dark hues. The white cerused grey toned wood floor fortifies the contemporary impression. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | DutchHaus® Collection smooth surface | nano-beveled edge | color Rock | Matte Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Encino Modern Aluminum And Glass
Encino Modern Aluminum And Glass
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Quick Possession Home- Aspen 2
Quick Possession Home- Aspen 2
Zee Custom HomesZee Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Calgary with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Stollery Mighty Millions Showhome
Stollery Mighty Millions Showhome
Home Theatre SolutionsHome Theatre Solutions
Stollery Mighty Millions Showhome
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Edmonton.
Cloverhill Farm
Cloverhill Farm
Carol Kurth Architecture + InteriorsCarol Kurth Architecture + Interiors
Architecture as a Backdrop for Living™ ©2015 Carol Kurth Architecture, PC www.carolkurtharchitects.com (914) 234-2595 | Bedford, NY Photography by Peter Krupenye Construction by Legacy Construction Northeast
Double Staircase Custom Railing
Double Staircase Custom Railing
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
The custom railing on this double staircase is the perfect design to compliment the marble stairs and crystal chandelier.
Design ideas for an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Forms & Surfaces Door
Forms & Surfaces Door
Mark Nichols Modern InteriorsMark Nichols Modern Interiors
Photography by Daniel Chavkin
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, granite flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Napa Residence
Napa Residence
Sutton Suzuki ArchitectsSutton Suzuki Architects
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in San Francisco with brown walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Split-Level Custom Home
Split-Level Custom Home
Accoya WoodAccoya Wood
Accoya was selected as the ideal material for this breathtaking home in West Vancouver. Accoya was used for the railing, siding, fencing and soffits throughout the property. In addition, an Accoya handrail was specifically custom designed by Upper Canada Forest Products. Design Duo Matt McLeod and Lisa Bovell of McLeod Bovell Modern houses switched between fluidity, plasticity, malleability and even volumetric design to try capture their process of space-making. Unlike anything surrounding it, this home’s irregular shape and atypical residential building materials are more akin to modern-day South American projects that stem from their surroundings to showcase concrete’s versatility. This is why the Accoya was left in its rough state, to accentuate the minimalist and harmonious aesthetics of its natural environment. Photo Credit: Martin Tessler
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
Affinity Homes LLCAffinity Homes LLC
Modern Italian home front-facing balcony featuring three outdoor-living areas, six bedrooms, two garages, and a living driveway.
Expansive modern entrance in Portland.
Grand Entry
Grand Entry
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this formal front entryway with a stunning double staircase, custom wrought iron rail, sparkling chandeliers, and marble floors.
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with a double front door, white walls, marble flooring, a black front door, white floors and a coffered ceiling.
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
Photo of an expansive modern entrance in Sydney with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Arbor Forest
Arbor Forest
Galindo Group ConsultingGalindo Group Consulting
This is an example of an expansive modern foyer in Las Vegas with white walls, laminate floors, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn Redesign
Williamsburg, Brooklyn Redesign
FRG Objects & Design / ArtFRG Objects & Design / Art
These renderings depict the re-design of the Lobby and a cramped three bedroom apartment in a rental building in Williamsburg Brooklyn. The new Lobby we are presenting to the developer is a take-off on an early twentieth century office building corridor, our design features 7' tall ebony stained oak and copper wainscoting, copper pendents from FRG Objects & Design's "Evocative" lighting series, concrete wallpaper by Piet Boon and polished concrete floors. What had been a dark apartment made up of too many small rooms has been re-visioned as a spacious light filled one bedroom loft. The loft kitchen boasts white lacquer and stainless oversized cabinets, black & white polished "Cesar Stone" counter tops and island, stained oak floors, the original distressed concrete ceiling, beams and columns with bright white plastered walls.The stairs and door we've added open onto a huge deck with a great view of Manhattan. Interior Design FR Gillette in association with Brooklyn based design firm Vella-Decor.
Luxury Modern Palace Guest House
Luxury Modern Palace Guest House
UserUser
A grandiose doorway that leads to the entrance lobby of the luxury modern palace guest house is aligned perfectly with the monumental chandelier and the sculptural art piece on a marble pedestal, creating a pleasing visual symmetry.
Azure | Paradise Valley | Residence Three
Azure | Paradise Valley | Residence Three
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Four mudroom lockers with shaker cabinets and polished chromed hardware. Cement Tile in a fun design by the garage.
Inspiration for an expansive modern boot room in Indianapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Pacific Heights Wurster
Pacific Heights Wurster
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.

Expansive Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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