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Modern Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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LUXURY SHOWHOME on WINDERMERE DRIVE
LUXURY SHOWHOME on WINDERMERE DRIVE
FLAUNT InteriorsFLAUNT Interiors
Modern & Grand entry with a two pane custom glass water fountain.
Photo of a modern entrance in Edmonton with porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Crewe
Crewe
Modern Staging | SpacesModern Staging | Spaces
Developer & Listing Realtor: Anastasia Florin Photographer: Rob Howloka
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Toronto with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and light hardwood flooring.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Mandeville Canyon Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Mandeville Canyon Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
The stair in the entryway reveals the views beyond at the landing.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Beautiful modern renovation in Silicon Valley
Beautiful modern renovation in Silicon Valley
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Medium sized modern front door in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
201 Sue St
201 Sue St
LightningLightning
Design/Build Complete Remodel, Renovation, and Additions. Demoed to studs, restructured framing, new decorative raised gypsum ceiling details, entirely new >/= Level 4 finished drywall, all new plumbing distributing with fixtures, spray-foam insulation, tank-less water heater, all new electrical wiring distribution with fixtures, all new HVAC, and all new modern finishes.
West Bay
West Bay
LOTOS ConstructionLOTOS Construction
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Via Estrella
Via Estrella
Encanta HomesEncanta Homes
Inspiration for a large modern front door in Phoenix with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.
David Wu
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Sophistication
Modern Sophistication
Rawlyk DevelopmentsRawlyk Developments
Gary Campbell- Photography, DeJong Designs Ltd- Architect, Nam Dang Mitchell- Interior Design
Photo of a large modern entrance in Calgary with a single front door, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dark wood front door.
West Van Modern
West Van Modern
C&C Cutting Edge Carpentry & ConstructionC&C Cutting Edge Carpentry & Construction
Rene Picard Design, Legacy Developments, Upright Developments, C&C Cutting Edge.
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Vancouver with beige walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Edina Whole House Rambler Remodel
Edina Whole House Rambler Remodel
Zinran Construction Services Inc.Zinran Construction Services Inc.
This 1950's rambler had never been remodeled by the owner's parents. Now it was time for a complete refresh. It went from 4 bedrooms to 3 in order to build out an improved owners suite with an expansive closet and accessible and spacious bathroom. Original hardwood floors were kept and new were laced in throughout. All the new cabinets, doors, and trim are now maple and much more modern. Countertops are quartz. All the windows were replaced, the chimney was repaired, the roof replaced, and exterior painting completed the look. A complete transformation!
Apartment @ Holt Rd
Apartment @ Holt Rd
Proj. B StudioProj. B Studio
Elliot Lee
Inspiration for a small modern foyer with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Moxie: Colvard Farms
Modern Moxie: Colvard Farms
Loyd Builders, LLCLoyd Builders, LLC
Foyer
Modern foyer in Raleigh with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Residence Chevy Chase, Maryland
Residence Chevy Chase, Maryland
David Mitchell Interior DesignDavid Mitchell Interior Design
Angie Seckinger and Helen Norman
This is an example of a large modern foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Warm Welcome
Warm Welcome
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
The designer and client had a one-of-a-kind vision of an entry where contemporary vocabulary and light-filled, welcoming grace could meet. Rich hardwoods, precise metal trims, and engaging asymmetry made it real. Ingenious engineering and craftsmanship made it work: Fabricated steel rods and brackets float protective canopies, and a hidden drainage system ensures the result will stand up beautifully for years to come.
Brier Creek Raleigh, NC
Brier Creek Raleigh, NC
UserUser
Entry has a natural rectangle opening. Custom trim was built on site to accommodate arched door.
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Raleigh with beige walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Green, Ohio - 2400 sqft - Modern
Green, Ohio - 2400 sqft - Modern
Shultz Design & ConstructionShultz Design & Construction
Medium sized modern front door in Cleveland with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Castlewood Doors & MillworkCastlewood Doors & Millwork
Hand made exterior custom door.
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Denver with multi-coloured walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Anderson Residence
Anderson Residence
Lightwave InternationalLightwave International
Winner of the 2011 Queensland Lighting Design Awards. The residence, located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, is a Lightwave design which was completed in mid 2011. The project was an intensive collaboration with the client, the craftsman and contractor Nic Bruin, Lightwave and the entire project team. Design solutions were centred on functional responses to client needs, climate and the site characteristics, with intent to develop an Australian subtropical aesthetic.
Chapel Hill Modern/Contemporary Home
Chapel Hill Modern/Contemporary Home
Modern Design Build, LLCModern Design Build, LLC
Medium sized modern foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Modern Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door 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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