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Circa Lighting Grand Pendant
Circa Lighting Grand Pendant
Tami Smight InteriorsTami Smight Interiors
This two story entry needed a grand statement of a chandelier. We chose this lovely Circa Lighting cage chandelier for its grand scale, yet light mass. The black iron compliments the black handrail on the staircase.
Best of Orris Maple | True Collection
Best of Orris Maple | True Collection
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.
Luxury Modern Comfort
Luxury Modern Comfort
Instyle InteriorsInstyle Interiors
gold pendant chandeliers, live edge modern grey stained console table, wall paneling, custom artwork,
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in Columbus with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a white front door, beige floors and panelled walls.
King Drive, New Orleans
King Drive, New Orleans
M2 StudioM2 Studio
Inspiration for a large modern front door in New Orleans with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.
Cody Road Residence
Cody Road Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Modern Residence interior entry with wood paneling
Inspiration for a small modern foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
East Willowdale
East Willowdale
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
Small modern foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
Nobles Point 4
Nobles Point 4
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Charleston with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and panelled walls.
Modern Villa
Modern Villa
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
When walking into this home, you are greeted by a 182 bottle wine cellar. The 20 foot double doors bring in tons of light. Office in front of home with aluminum panel doors, near staircase with custom welded staircase.
Project Osborne
Project Osborne
Finnes Building GroupFinnes Building Group
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Melbourne with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and panelled walls.
Surat Project
Surat Project
J/B ArchitectsJ/B Architects
Foyer area of this 5bhk apartment is big with veneer, wood and glass finish, between living and foyer there is colored glass partition.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Other with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and panelled walls.
Bangerter Residence
Bangerter Residence
Steven Dailey ConstructionSteven Dailey Construction
Large modern foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
View from the front door
View from the front door
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
The entry foyer hides a closet within the wooden wall while the fireplace greets guests and invites them into this modern main living area. Photos: Reel Tour Media
Bangerter Residence
Bangerter Residence
Steven Dailey ConstructionSteven Dailey Construction
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Locale Ramen in Genova Centro
Locale Ramen in Genova Centro
Laura MessoriLaura Messori
Inspiration for a large modern entrance in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, yellow floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
King Drive, New Orleans
King Drive, New Orleans
M2 StudioM2 Studio
Design ideas for a large modern front door in New Orleans with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.
Entry Hall with Concealed Doors
Entry Hall with Concealed Doors
Walker ArchitectsWalker Architects
Modern wood paneling conceals a bathroom door. Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a modern hallway in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors and panelled walls.
1217 Water View
1217 Water View
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large modern front door in Charleston with white walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and panelled walls.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Southern Builders Of GeorgiaSouthern Builders Of Georgia
Walking in the front door of this house you'll be welcomed with a beautiful lit entry way. A modern chandelier hangs from a white Coffer ceiling above a Wooden Front Door. Welcoming guests has never been easier.
Sunnylea Ave E, Etobicoke
Sunnylea Ave E, Etobicoke
Heritage Homes Ltd.Heritage Homes Ltd.
existing bungalow converted to moder home
Photo of a large modern front door in Toronto with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, black floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Macatawa Loft
Macatawa Loft
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Modern boot room with white walls, grey floors and panelled walls.

Modern Entrance with Panelled Walls 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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