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Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
Small contemporary boot room in Birmingham with grey walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Custom Cabinetry in Bloomfield Hills
Custom Cabinetry in Bloomfield Hills
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Detroit with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Appartement haussmannien de 70m2
Appartement haussmannien de 70m2
Marion AlbergeMarion Alberge
Cyrille Robin
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Paris with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a red front door.
Ремонт прихожей
Ремонт прихожей
Дизайн-студия "Аквариус"Дизайн-студия "Аквариус"
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Дом для семьи в стиле минимализм 125 м². Посёлок Костюнино
Дом для семьи в стиле минимализм 125 м². Посёлок Костюнино
Анастасия Панова | Студия Nova.dizainАнастасия Панова | Студия Nova.dizain
В прихожей под шкафом для одежды предусмотрена открытая полка для сушки обуви. Предусмотрено несколько сценариев освещения.
Inspiration for a small contemporary boot room in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
RECIBIDOR
RECIBIDOR
Beatriz Hernández LorenzoBeatriz Hernández Lorenzo
Este se trata de un mini proyecto en el que nuestra clienta deseaba darle uso a su pequeño recibidor. Para ello, le dimos dos propuestas: una con un mueble de almacenaje y otra con una balda para dejar más espacio visual. Para ello, buscamos y aportamos todo el mobiliario y la decoración.
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Яркая прихожая в современном стиле.
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Entrance Design
Entrance Design
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
BEFORE & AFTER: We love making an entrance, this carousel shows the journey as we transformed the redundant under stairs vault into a shower room and utility room at our project in Maida Vale, West London. We love the encaustic cement, patterned floor tiles and simple bespoke coat rack with hand painted blue/grey paint finish in the entrance hall. There is also useful storage draws under the seat for shoes This stylish, urban cloakroom design has a great mix of complementing key pieces.
Agencements dans une entrée et un salon / Maison de ville
Agencements dans une entrée et un salon / Maison de ville
La C.S.T | Agencement et Ameublement Sur-MesureLa C.S.T | Agencement et Ameublement Sur-Mesure
Aménagement de l'entrée. Penderie et rangements hauts fermés par des portes, Niches et banquette. Plaquage chêne vernis, Façades Médium peint acrylique, effet laque. Teinte Wevet, Farrow and ball. Design: Agence Créa3, François Ernoult. Fabriction, finition et pose: La C.S.T
Квартира в ЖК Голландский квартал
Квартира в ЖК Голландский квартал
Виктория КоротецкаяВиктория Коротецкая
Архитектор Коротецкий Дмитрий Фото Сергей Красюк
Small contemporary entrance in Moscow.
Glamourous Bachelorette Condo
Glamourous Bachelorette Condo
Spallina InteriorsSpallina Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Chicago with metallic walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Small flat
Small flat
HANÁK NÁBYTEKHANÁK NÁBYTEK
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Квартира-студия в ЖК "Царская столица" 2016
Квартира-студия в ЖК "Царская столица" 2016
Нафталиев АлексейНафталиев Алексей
мебель изготовлена по Авторским чертежам фирмой " Mr. Doors". Материал-ламинат Egger.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Albert Park
Albert Park
Dulux PaintDulux Paint
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Living Room
Living Room
MASHstudiosMASHstudios
Expertly crafted using the highest quality English Walnut, the LAXseries Storage Bench is sleek and sophisticated. It incorporates a comfortable and convenient sliding padded seat to conceal a spacious storage compartment within. The two shelves make for an excellent location to store footwear, sunblock, umbrella or anything you’ll need before heading out the door.
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Intl
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Other with a double front door and a metal front door.
XXS // Portico
XXS // Portico
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
The brief was to design a portico side Extension for an existing home to add more storage space for shoes, coats and above all, create a warm welcoming entrance to their home. Materials - Brick (to match existing) and birch plywood.
Квартира на "Динамо"
Квартира на "Динамо"
Юлия ТельноваЮлия Тельнова
Inspiration for a 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
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
T-brain centre
T-brain centre
Giulia CurtiGiulia Curti
Area caffè in palestra per pilates e realtà virtuale. Pavimentazione esistente. Dettaglio a parete e scelta arredi con il cliente. Superficie tot. di 60 mq.

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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