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SOMA Loft - Hallway entry area by Kimball Starr Interior Design
SOMA Loft - Hallway entry area by Kimball Starr Interior Design
Kimball Starr Interior DesignKimball Starr Interior Design
White floating shelves to display photos, artwork, and to drop mail and keys when entering house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
42 m2 coloré
42 m2 coloré
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and a drop ceiling.
Квартира на Уделке в бирюзовых тонах
Квартира на Уделке в бирюзовых тонах
SN.mebeLLSN.mebeLL
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Квартира на "Динамо"
Квартира на "Динамо"
Юлия ТельноваЮлия Тельнова
Small contemporary hallway in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Коридор
Коридор
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Синее зазеркалье
Синее зазеркалье
Dasha UkhlinovaDasha Ukhlinova
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Toronto with blue walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, a single front door and a white front door.
Двухкомнатная квартира в новостройке
Двухкомнатная квартира в новостройке
Ирина Халезова | iDworkshopИрина Халезова | iDworkshop
Small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Heller Eingangsbereich mit zweiflügeligen Tür in den Essbereich
Heller Eingangsbereich mit zweiflügeligen Tür in den Essbereich
ViebrockhausViebrockhaus
Kommen alle Familienmitglieder zusammen nach Haus, kommen Sie sich in der großen Diele nicht in die Quere. Die doppelflügelige Tür mit Fensterausschnitten lässt einen weiten Blick aus dem Wohnzimmer zu.
Delawyk Modular House
Delawyk Modular House
R2 Studio ArchitectsR2 Studio Architects
A bespoke open shelf lets in daylight from the hall while screening the kitchen from the entrance. Cupboards in the hall were built from IKEA base units with bespoke full-height ash-veneered plywood doors. Floor to ceiling sliding door separate entrance from home office and a cloak room. The large and modern windows bring lots of natural light into the house. Photo: Frederik Rissom
Квартира на Садовом кольце
Квартира на Садовом кольце
Архитектурная мастерская Petr & PavelАрхитектурная мастерская Petr & Pavel
Архитектурное бюро Dacha-buro (Петр Попов-Серебряков, Ольга Попова-Серебрякова) Год реализации 2015 Фотограф Анна Валькова
Small contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls and ceramic flooring.
Старый фонд на ул. Гаванская
Старый фонд на ул. Гаванская
RemodelRemodel
Design ideas for a small contemporary entrance in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Tampa, FL Classical Contemporary Renovation
Tampa, FL Classical Contemporary Renovation
Urban Project Management & ConstructionUrban Project Management & Construction
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Tampa with beige walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
North Oak
North Oak
Studio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & DesignStudio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Raleigh with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Entryway with White Hex Tile
Entryway with White Hex Tile
California RenovationCalifornia Renovation
Our client wanted tile flooring for their entryway for extra durability. While hardwood can be a wonderful option for entryways, tile is easy to clean and can hold up against dirt, mud, and other things that can be tracked in from the outside. This white hexagonal tile from Interceramic's Construct line adds a touch of modern flair to this contemporary home.
Двухкомнатная квартира в новостройке
Двухкомнатная квартира в новостройке
Ирина Халезова | iDworkshopИрина Халезова | iDworkshop
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Shared Photos
Shared Photos
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Kara Lashuay
Small contemporary boot room in New York with yellow walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Golden Glam Entryway
Golden Glam Entryway
Karina Jones DesignsKarina Jones Designs
Vic LeDan Photography
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Charlotte.
Wentworth Point, NSW - Penthouse
Wentworth Point, NSW - Penthouse
Sartorial InteriorsSartorial Interiors
Monique Sartor
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Sydney with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Modern Ski Condominium
Modern Ski Condominium
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Custom cubbies were designed around the client's ski storage needs with places for helmets, boots, hanging clothes and a copper lined trough for wet skis. Also, a built-in bench for putting boots on and off. Photo by Kat Alves
11th Avenue
11th Avenue
MG Design & Building Pty LtdMG Design & Building Pty Ltd
Small contemporary foyer in Melbourne with concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and white walls.

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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