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Modern Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Pivot Entry Door
Pivot Entry Door
Fenessco Doors and WindowsFenessco Doors and Windows
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Southfield: Modern Colonial Exterior
Southfield: Modern Colonial Exterior
Exclusive Wood DoorsExclusive Wood Doors
Courtesy of dealer Florida Door Shop, manufactured by Exclusive Wood Doors the curb appeal of this colonial style home is highlighted by the contrasting modern door system featuring acid-edge glass.
Campbell family home
Campbell family home
Raumfabrik architecture + interiorsRaumfabrik architecture + interiors
Large modern front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and wood walls.
Entry
Entry
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Front entry of the amazing 2-story modern plan "The Astoria". View plan THD-8654: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-astoria-8654/
2019 Parade Of Homes
2019 Parade Of Homes
Silas LaceySilas Lacey
Large modern front door in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Modern Useless Bay Shores Residence
Modern Useless Bay Shores Residence
Soundesign Group Architects, PLLCSoundesign Group Architects, PLLC
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Seattle with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Bright Green Project
Bright Green Project
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
The entry door was custom made by HH Windows out of Seattle, Washington. It's high performance, durable and welcoming! Photo by Chris DiNottia.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Modern Entry Door
Modern Entry Door
UserUser
A robust modern entry door provides both security and style to the lakeside home. With multi-point locks and quadruple pane glass standard. The 3 glass lites are frosted in order to allow light in while maintaining privacy. Available in over 300 powder coated colors, multiple handle options with custom designs available.
Young & Sophisticated
Young & Sophisticated
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Radion Photography
Design ideas for a small modern front door in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Designer's Dream Furniutre Supplier
Designer's Dream Furniutre Supplier
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Montreal with grey walls.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Reliance Design BuildReliance Design Build
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Columbus with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige walls.
Modern Prairie Style Home Front Entry
Modern Prairie Style Home Front Entry
Bickford Construction CorporationBickford Construction Corporation
This lakeside home is a Modern Prairie Style inspired design, with strong horizontal lines, gently sloping roofs, and large overhangs. The natural cedar front porch creates a strong entrance with protection from the elements in Vermont.
Rogue House
Rogue House
Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.
Entry walkway and door to the Rogue House
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Seattle with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Entry Door
Entry Door
Alegria HomesAlegria Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Ostaco Windows & DoorsOstaco Windows & Doors
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Toronto with a single front door and a grey front door.
Balanced House Front Door
Balanced House Front Door
Source ArchitectsSource Architects
The Balanced House was initially designed to investigate simple modular architecture which responded to the ruggedness of its Australian landscape setting. This dictated elevating the house above natural ground through the construction of a precast concrete base to accentuate the rise and fall of the landscape. The concrete base is then complimented with the sharp lines of Linelong metal cladding and provides a deliberate contrast to the soft landscapes that surround the property.
GUEMES ISLAND MODERN CABIN
GUEMES ISLAND MODERN CABIN
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
The custom front door is an oversized steel pivot door which provides a grand entrance to this beautiful home. The door is meant to patina over time which ties into the industrial design features of this home. Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Photos: Chad Coleman Photography
Custom Modern Estate
Custom Modern Estate
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, white floors and a feature wall.
Vivienda unifamiliar en Portonovo
Vivienda unifamiliar en Portonovo
Alem arquitecturaAlem arquitectura
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Madrid with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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 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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