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Modern Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Kirkland Rose Hill Modern
Kirkland Rose Hill Modern
BalucoBaluco
Design ideas for a modern front door in Seattle with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Gull Lake Modern
Gull Lake Modern
New Urban Home BuildersNew Urban Home Builders
Photo of an expansive modern front door in Grand Rapids with concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Cranks Rd , Culver City CA
Cranks Rd , Culver City CA
Green Works Construction & Design Inc.Green Works Construction & Design Inc.
This is an example of a modern front door in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
TERRACOTA IN LOVE
TERRACOTA IN LOVE
Mathilde DesignMathilde Design
M et Mme P., fraîchement débarqués de la capitale, ont décidé de s'installer dans notre charmante région. Leur objectif est de rénover la maison récemment acquise afin de gagner en espace et de la moderniser. Après avoir exploré en ligne, ils ont opté pour notre agence qui correspondait parfaitement à leurs attentes. Entrée/ Salle à manger Initialement, l'entrée du salon était située au fond du couloir. Afin d'optimiser l'espace et favoriser la luminosité, le passage a été déplacé plus près de la porte d'entrée. Un agencement de rangements et un dressing définissent l'entrée avec une note de couleur terracotta. Un effet "Whoua" est assuré dès l'arrivée ! Au-delà de cette partie fonctionnelle, le parquet en point de Hongrie et les tasseaux en bois apportent chaleur et modernité au lieu. Salon/salle à manger/cuisine Afin de répondre aux attentes de nos clients qui souhaitaient une vue directe sur le jardin, nous avons transformé la porte-fenêtre en une grande baie vitrée de plus de 4 mètres de long. En revanche, la cuisine, qui était déjà installée, manquait de volume et était trop cloisonnée. Pour remédier à cela, une élégante verrière en forme d'ogive a été installée pour délimiter les espaces et offrir plus d'espace dans la cuisine à nos clients. L'utilisation harmonieuse des matériaux et des couleurs dans ce projet ainsi que son agencement apportent élégance et fonctionnalité à cette incroyable maison.
Silver Summit
Silver Summit
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Upon entry guests get an initial framed peek of the home's stunning views.
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and a wood ceiling.
光町のいえ(岐阜県)
光町のいえ(岐阜県)
安江怜史建築設計事務所安江怜史建築設計事務所
Design ideas for a modern entrance in Other with grey walls, limestone flooring, a sliding front door and a light wood front door.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Daniel Hruby ArchitectsDaniel Hruby Architects
mark pinkerton vi360 photography
Photo of a large modern vestibule in San Diego with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Mad River Chalet - Craftsman Modern
Mad River Chalet - Craftsman Modern
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
Photo of a large modern hallway in Toronto with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
hahn egeland residence
hahn egeland residence
the construction zone, ltd.the construction zone, ltd.
path leading to the main entry. custom steel and wood entry door is surrounded by ground face stack bond masonry and weathered steel walls. photo: bill timmerman
Palo Alto Residence
Palo Alto Residence
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
The home has a Genkan entry - a feature of Japanese houses – where the exterior stone paving continues into the entry, and then the interior floor raises 6” – where one then walks with their shoes off. Banding the top of the first floor is an 18-ich tall slot window that wraps around all sides. This window acts to create a visual separation between the box volume of the second floor and the walls of the first floor. It also allows for interior views to the tree canopies beyond, and to bring in soft light. Photographer: Joe Fletcher
207 Melrose Ave
207 Melrose Ave
Parrague Construction, Inc.Parrague Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Eco-friendly Modern in Tiburon
Eco-friendly Modern in Tiburon
McKinney PhotographyMcKinney Photography
E. Andrew McKinney
This is an example of a modern hallway in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Beaverton New Construction
Beaverton New Construction
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
A large tilt out shoe storage cabinet fills a very shallow niche in the entryway
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Portland with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
2017 Palo Alto Modern Home "The Shells"
2017 Palo Alto Modern Home "The Shells"
Acadia-Architecture Davide GiannellaAcadia-Architecture Davide Giannella
Custom door by Acadia Architecture Davide Giannella
This is an example of a modern entrance in San Francisco with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Fendi Chateau
Fendi Chateau
DESIGN SOLUTIONSDESIGN SOLUTIONS
Grossman Photos
Medium sized modern front door in Miami with grey walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Peninsula Home
Peninsula Home
GFDS EngineersGFDS Engineers
César Rubio
Design ideas for a modern front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
Medium sized modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
MIAMI BEACH HOME - VENETIAN ISLES
MIAMI BEACH HOME - VENETIAN ISLES
UserUser
Britto Charette designed the interiors for the entire home, from the master bedroom and bathroom to the children’s and guest bedrooms, to an office suite and a “play terrace” for the family and their guests to enjoy.Ocean views. Custom interiors. Architectural details. Located in Miami’s Venetian Islands, Rivo Alto is a new-construction interior design project that our Britto Charette team is proud to showcase. Our clients are a family from South America that values time outdoors. They’ve tasked us with creating a sense of movement in this vacation home and a seamless transition between indoor/outdoor spaces—something we’ll achieve with lots of glass.
Mountain Modern Design & Architecture | Cheryl Tolleson
Mountain Modern Design & Architecture | Cheryl Tolleson
The ScarabThe Scarab
© Janie Viehman Photography
Photo of a large modern front door in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Modern Entrance with a Light 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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