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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.
Eagle Crest Residence
Eagle Crest Residence
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
Ric Stovall
Expansive contemporary front door in Denver with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Boulder Entry
Boulder Entry
Angela Wells Interior DesignAngela Wells Interior Design
Trent Teigen
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
A Grand, Light, Spacious Home
A Grand, Light, Spacious Home
Matt GreenwoodMatt Greenwood
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Preston Hollow
Preston Hollow
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Dallas.
Lincoln
Lincoln
AbbeyK, Inc.AbbeyK, Inc.
When you find just the right rug and just the right art and just the right lighting to compliment the architecture, the space feels just right. When you enter you feel "wowwed."
Willow View Contemporary Home
Willow View Contemporary Home
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cloud No.9
Cloud No.9
Andrew Simpson ArchitectsAndrew Simpson Architects
Main entry view. Design: Andrew Simpson Architects Project Team: Andrew Simpson, Owen West, Steve Hatzellis, Stephan Bekhor, Michael Barraclough, Eugene An Completed: 2011 Photography: Christine Francis
South East Oakville Home
South East Oakville Home
The Brown and Keyes TeamThe Brown and Keyes Team
Custom front door entry system with side light. Extensive mill-work, suspended wrought iron chandelier and herringbone marble flooring.
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring and a dark wood front door.
Квартира ИСКРА
Квартира ИСКРА
Студия дизайна Анны Присяжнюк «ЙОХ architects»Студия дизайна Анны Присяжнюк «ЙОХ architects»
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, red floors and a feature wall.
The Bryant Back Bay
The Bryant Back Bay
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Boston with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function
Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function
Erica Peale DesignErica Peale Design
This modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Entry door to unit 2 of Williamstonw dual occupancy project. Solid core door with sidelights and top light, travertine marble floors at entry with draft ext ruder to door.The front door sidelights provide ample light to the corridor and give an inviting entry/exit feel.
Appartamento Napoli 110 mq
Appartamento Napoli 110 mq
QUATTROCENTOGONQUATTROCENTOGON
Photo of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Naples with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Long Lake Residence
Long Lake Residence
Exclusive Wood DoorsExclusive Wood Doors
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Sifton Boulevard Renovation
Sifton Boulevard Renovation
Morris Cooper Design Inc.Morris Cooper Design Inc.
Zoon Photography
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Calgary with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
K Hovnanian Line K
K Hovnanian Line K
Maxine Schnitzer PhotographyMaxine Schnitzer Photography
©2014 Maxine Schnitzer Photography
Photo of a large contemporary hallway in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Project Glenpark
Project Glenpark
Diana Bastone DesignsDiana Bastone Designs
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Toronto with porcelain flooring, a single front door and black floors.
Lake Butler
Lake Butler
Tina Marie Interior DesignTina Marie Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Orlando with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
CONTEMPORARY HOME IN FORT LAUDERDALE
CONTEMPORARY HOME IN FORT LAUDERDALE
UserUser
Located in the stunning Intracoastal Waterway of Fort Lauderdale, this spacious 5,874 square foot residence boasts six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. BRITTO CHARETTE capitalized on the home’s 24-foot ceilings in the common areas and the views from the wraparound balconies to create a feeling of openness and tranquility Photographer: Alexia Fodere Modern interior decorators, Modern interior decorator, Contemporary Interior Designers, Contemporary Interior Designer, Interior design decorators, Interior design decorator, Interior Decoration and Design, Black Interior Designers, Black Interior Designer Interior designer, Interior designers, Interior design decorators, Interior design decorator, Home interior designers, Home interior designer, Interior design companies, interior decorators, Interior decorator, Decorators, Decorator, Miami Decorators, Miami Decorator, Decorators, Miami Decorator, Miami Interior Design Firm, Interior Design Firms, Interior Designer Firm, Interior Designer Firms, Interior design, Interior designs, home decorators, Ocean front, Luxury home in Miami Beach, Living Room, master bedroom, master bathroom, powder room, Miami, Miami Interior Designers, Miami Interior Designer, Interior Designers Miami, Interior Designer Miami, Modern Interior Designers, Modern Interior Designer, Interior decorating Miami

Luxury 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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