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PACIFIC STREET PENTHOUSE
PACIFIC STREET PENTHOUSE
STUDIO OCRA LLCSTUDIO OCRA LLC
Bespoke millwork was designed for the entry, providing a welcoming feeling, while adding the needed storage and functionality.
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Квартира
Квартира
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Make It-HomeMake It-Home
the atrium style entry was re-tiled in a matte light charcoal large format square tile. Photo Credit: Henry Connell
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
InterContinental Boston
InterContinental Boston
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Boston with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Bayview
Bayview
Louise Kremeris InteriorsLouise Kremeris Interiors
This apartment is in an older building in north Toronto. The clients were downsizing and wanted a clean, uncluttered space. We removed the hall closet, fitted the drop ceiling with pot lights, clad the accent wall with grass cloth and furnished the niche with a beautiful walnut cabinet.
SOMA Co-Living House
SOMA Co-Living House
Noz DesignNoz Design
Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Katoomba Extension
Katoomba Extension
six b designsix b design
Photos by Liisa
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Sydney with a pivot front door and a black front door.
Dwyer Design
Dwyer Design
DWYER DESIGNDWYER DESIGN
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in San Francisco with yellow walls.
Appartamento GD | 110 MQ
Appartamento GD | 110 MQ
Architetto Marco FinardiArchitetto Marco Finardi
Evoluzione di un progetto di ristrutturazione completa appartamento da 110mq
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Milan with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door, white floors and porcelain flooring.
Contemporary/Modern Iron Doors
Contemporary/Modern Iron Doors
San Marcos Iron DoorsSan Marcos Iron Doors
Pivot Iron Door by San Marcos Iron Doors with clear glass Amethyst Design Door Model
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Austin with a pivot front door.
Natural Stone Veneer facade
Natural Stone Veneer facade
Bergen Brick Stone & Tile CompanyBergen Brick Stone & Tile Company
Peru Ash Grey Ledgestone from Mountain Hardscaping's Natural Stone Veneer Collection used on front of this home on foundation and on front steps. Bluestone stair treads and sills are being used on this home to compliment the color variation of the natural stone veneer.
L100 White Entry Closet with Pull out Baskets
L100 White Entry Closet with Pull out Baskets
Annelies Morsink-STIL DesignAnnelies Morsink-STIL Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Montreal with purple walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Детская квартира - реализация
Детская квартира - реализация
Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"
Small contemporary hallway in Yekaterinburg with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Isabelle's entrance, mud room
Isabelle's entrance, mud room
catherine catherinecatherine catherine
Raphaël Thibodeau
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Montreal with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Modern Kitchen Views
Modern Kitchen Views
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Goals Our clients desired to simply update their home with a modern, open feel while adding more natural light to the space. Our Design Solution By taking down the wall between the dining room and living room and adding a bump out in the kitchen, the space opened up dramatically and the room was flooded with natural light. In addition to replacing the kitchen cabinets and counters, we added a long horizontal window to give a unique modern element as well as let more light in. C.J South Photography
Mud Rooms
Mud Rooms
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
Clean and organized spaces to store all of our clients’ outdoor gear! Bright and airy, integrated plenty of storage, coat and hat racks, and bursts of color through baskets, throw pillows, and accent walls. Each mudroom differs in design style, exuding functionality and beauty. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/
Contemporary Front Garden Design Woking Surrey
Contemporary Front Garden Design Woking Surrey
Linsey Evans Garden DesignLinsey Evans Garden Design
Contemporary front garden design in Woking, Surrey with resin-bound gravel driveway, raised planter, Victorian tiles entrance, concealed bin store and planting with Box balls and grasses.
Квартира с голубой кухней и детской с шалашом
Квартира с голубой кухней и детской с шалашом
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Прихожая с зелеными стенами и встроенными шкафами с зеркальной и черной поверхностью.
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Ingresso pedonale
Ingresso pedonale
Stefano Pasquali ArchitettoStefano Pasquali Architetto
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Other with pink walls and a black front door.

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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