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Modern Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Mudrooms are practical entryway spaces that serve as a buffer between the outdoors and the main living areas of a home. Typically located near the front or back door, mudrooms are designed to keep the mess of the outside world at bay. These spaces often feature built-in storage for coats, shoes, and accessories, helping to maintain a tidy and organized home. Durable flooring materials, such as tile or easy-to-clean surfaces, are common in mudrooms to withstand dirt and moisture. Additionally, mudrooms may include benches or cubbies for convenient seating and storage of bags or backpacks. With hooks for hanging outerwear and perhaps a small sink for quick cleanups, mudrooms efficiently balance functionality with the demands of an active household, providing an essential transitional space in the home.
Montana Glamor
Montana Glamor
Jennifer Michele InteriorsJennifer Michele Interiors
Photo of an expansive modern front door in Other with grey walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
Design ideas for a modern entrance in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
Fork River Residence
Fork River Residence
Dynamic Architectural Windows & DoorsDynamic Architectural Windows & Doors
Fork River Residence by architects Rich Pavcek and Charles Cunniffe. Thermally broken steel windows and steel-and-glass pivot door by Dynamic Architectural. Photography by David O. Marlow.
Sophisticated Desert Modern
Sophisticated Desert Modern
Full Circle Custom HomesFull Circle Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Phoenix with a pivot front door, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a glass front door.
849 N. Curson Ave
849 N. Curson Ave
Prime Five HomesPrime Five Homes
The Sunset Team
This is an example of a large modern foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
38 Peak
38 Peak
Peak Design BuildPeak Design Build
Paul Finkel
Inspiration for a large modern front door in Austin with brown walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Gibson Gimpel Interior DesignGibson Gimpel Interior Design
Front Door Entry [Photography by Ralph Lauer] [Landscaping by Lin Michaels]
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, marble flooring, a glass front door, a double front door and white floors.
Entry
Entry
modern house architectsmodern house architects
Photography by Assassi Productions ©assassi2015 | http://www.assassi.com Artworks by Thomas Prinz ©thomasprinz2015 | http://www.thomasprinz.com
Mountain Modern Log Home: The Hahn's Peak Residence - Entry
Mountain Modern Log Home: The Hahn's Peak Residence - Entry
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
The use of stone and terra cotta in the entry way pays homage to the organic materials used by Frank Lloyd Wright. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photos: Heidi Long
Glencairn
Glencairn
Affecting Spaces Design StudioAffecting Spaces Design Studio
This beautiful mudroom was designed to store all of the family's belongings while creating a functional space. A floating bench with an accompanying mirror allows for ample shoe/boot storage below, while drawers provide perfect storage for hats and gloves. The open shelves are equipped with power and USB ports to allow for easy plug in of personal devices and ample storage space is provided for kids and adults outerwear.
Sunset Overlook
Sunset Overlook
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph and Arrowood Photography
This is an example of a modern front door in San Francisco with a glass front door.
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
Stockon 5 Construction LLCStockon 5 Construction LLC
Beautiful front entry features a wall of glass, stone and concrete walkway and drought resistant landscaping.
Modern entrance in Dallas with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
89. Reimagined Envelope - Exterior, Main Entrance
89. Reimagined Envelope - Exterior, Main Entrance
Allegretti Architects, Inc.Allegretti Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a modern front door in Other with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Bentwater Showcase Home
Bentwater Showcase Home
Hann BuildersHann Builders
See through entry
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Houston with a glass front door and grey floors.
Arcadia Suburban Modern | Entryway from Interior
Arcadia Suburban Modern | Entryway from Interior
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Featured in the November 2008 issue of Phoenix Home & Garden, this "magnificently modern" home is actually a suburban loft located in Arcadia, a neighborhood formerly occupied by groves of orange and grapefruit trees in Phoenix, Arizona. The home, designed by architect C.P. Drewett, offers breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain from the entire main floor, guest house, and pool area. These main areas "loft" over a basement level featuring 4 bedrooms, a guest room, and a kids' den. Features of the house include white-oak ceilings, exposed steel trusses, Eucalyptus-veneer cabinetry, honed Pompignon limestone, concrete, granite, and stainless steel countertops. The owners also enlisted the help of Interior Designer Sharon Fannin. The project was built by Sonora West Development of Scottsdale, AZ.
Fox Point WI Modern Home
Fox Point WI Modern Home
Barenz BuildersBarenz Builders
Tricia Shay Photography
This is an example of a modern hallway in Milwaukee with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Old Greensboro
Old Greensboro
Hart ResidentialHart Residential
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Raleigh with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
7311 Belle Meade Island Dr.
7311 Belle Meade Island Dr.
Sabal DevelopmentSabal Development
Photo of a large modern foyer in Miami with a double front door and a glass front door.
25th Street - Coral Ridge
25th Street - Coral Ridge
Ark Residential CorpArk Residential Corp
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.

Modern Entrance with a Glass 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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