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Burnaby Residence
Burnaby Residence
Sarah Marie Interior DesignsSarah Marie Interior Designs
Maybelle English
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Vancouver with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Foyer 1
Foyer 1
Lisa OBrien Interior DesignsLisa OBrien Interior Designs
Small contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Entrée Butte Chaumont
Entrée Butte Chaumont
ITSY BITSY TIDYITSY BITSY TIDY
Projet d'optimisation d'une entrée. Les clients souhaitaient une entrée pour ranger toutes leur affaires, que rien ne traînent. Il fallait aussi trouver une solution pour ranger les BD sans qu'ils prennent trop de place. J'ai proposé un meuble sur mesure pour pouvoir ranger toutes les affaires d'une entrée (manteau, chaussures, vide-poche,accessoires, sac de sport....) et déporter les BD sur un couloir non exploité. J'ai proposé une ambiance cocon nature avec un vert de caractère pour mettre en valeur le parquet en point de hongrie. Un fond orac decor et des éléments de décoration aux formes organiques avec des touches laitonnées. L'objectif était d'agrandir visuellement cette pièce avec un effet wahou.
Sky High Executive Penthouse, Toronto ON
Sky High Executive Penthouse, Toronto ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
2br Apartment with the Aquarium
2br Apartment with the Aquarium
DEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGNDEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN
Compact hallway and entrance in neutral colours. Minimalistic design, natural materials.
Photo of a small contemporary front door in London.
Древо жизни/ Tree of life
Древо жизни/ Tree of life
Ирина КирееваИрина Киреева
Квартира 118квм в ЖК Vavilove на Юго-Западе Москвы. Заказчики поставили задачу сделать планировку квартиры с тремя спальнями: родительская и 2 детские, гостиная и обязательно изолированная кухня. Но тк изначально квартира была трехкомнатная, то окон в квартире было всего 4 и одно из помещений должно было оказаться без окна. Выбор пал на гостиную. Именно ее разместили в глубине квартиры без окон. Несмотря на современную планировку по сути эта квартира-распашонка. И нам повезло, что в ней удалось выкроить просторное помещение холла, которое и превратилось в полноценную гостиную. Общая планировка такова, что помимо того, что гостиная без окон, в неё ещё выходят двери всех помещений - и кухни, и спальни, и 2х детских, и 2х су, и коридора - 7 дверей выходят в одно помещение без окон. Задача оказалась нетривиальная. Но я считаю, мы успешно справились и смогли достичь не только функциональной планировки, но и стилистически привлекательного интерьера. В интерьере превалирует зелёная цветовая гамма. Этот природный цвет прекрасно сочетается со всеми остальными природными оттенками, а кто как не природа щедра на интересные приемы и сочетания. Практически все пространства за исключением мастер-спальни выдержаны в светлых тонах.
Белый в цвете
Белый в цвете
Бунгова ЖаннаБунгова Жанна
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring and wallpapered walls.
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
Photo of a small contemporary boot room in Denver.
Cambronne
Cambronne
Clémentine MailhacClémentine Mailhac
Photo of a small contemporary entrance in Paris with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
YUMMY_Макадамия
YUMMY_Макадамия
YUMMY InteriorYUMMY Interior
Небольшая, но уютная прихожая, в которой удалось разместить консоль для ключей, небольшой столик для вещей и большой шкаф для верхней одежды
Small contemporary front door in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Meuble d'entrée
Meuble d'entrée
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Bordeaux with a single front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and beige floors.
Интерьер квартиры ЖК "Остров"
Интерьер квартиры ЖК "Остров"
ЭльпикоЭльпико
This is an example of a small contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg.
Квартира
Квартира
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
San Rafael Horizontal Fence
San Rafael Horizontal Fence
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
Small contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a brown front door.
Сhocolate
Сhocolate
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
Small contemporary front door in Valencia with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
York Mills Penthouse
York Mills Penthouse
Designtheory Inc.Designtheory Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный
Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный
Юлия РодионоваЮлия Родионова
Small contemporary boot room in Yekaterinburg with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Glamourous Bachelorette Condo
Glamourous Bachelorette Condo
Spallina InteriorsSpallina Interiors
gray ceiling in foyer, metallic blue and silver grass cloth with gold crystal flush mount light
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Chicago with metallic walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Garderobe
Garderobe
HOLZMANIERENHOLZMANIEREN
Garderobe Foto: Niels Bruchmann
Small contemporary entrance in Hamburg with light hardwood flooring.
Mare Island Retreat
Mare Island Retreat
Monogram DecorMonogram Decor
Photo by Adza
Small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.

Small Contemporary Entrance 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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