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Small Contemporary Entrance Ideas and Designs

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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.
Appartamento a Corsico
Appartamento a Corsico
Maria Antonietta GiuliiMaria Antonietta Giulii
Vista dell'ingresso/corridoio in stile contemporaneo. Pareti bianche, pavimento in legno massello medio, mensole in ferro naturale, realizzate su disegno.
Upper Grassy Branch Residence
Upper Grassy Branch Residence
UserUser
Small contemporary front door in Other with multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
MASHstudios | LAXseries Storage Bench
MASHstudios | LAXseries Storage Bench
MASHstudiosMASHstudios
Cover. A white double stitch seals the edge of a sliding felt seat, designed for accessing the storage box below. With ample storage for those things you’d like to keep out of sight and two shelves for footwear, this bench will contribute to keeping your place in perfect order.
East Vancouver Passive House
East Vancouver Passive House
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Fullerton - Modern Remodel
Fullerton - Modern Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Small contemporary foyer in Orange County with white walls, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Parkallen Home with Walkout Secondary Suite
Parkallen Home with Walkout Secondary Suite
ArtHouse ResidentialArtHouse Residential
Small contemporary front door in Edmonton with white walls, plywood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Квартира в ЖК "Пять звезд"
Квартира в ЖК "Пять звезд"
Галерея интерьерных решений Александры ШитовойГалерея интерьерных решений Александры Шитовой
Однокомнатная квартира в современном стиле
Design ideas for a small contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Дизайн квартиры в П-44Т
Дизайн квартиры в П-44Т
Закалата Мария / Design RiseЗакалата Мария / Design Rise
Александр Камочкин
Small contemporary hallway in Moscow with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Wohnhaus am Ammersee
Wohnhaus am Ammersee
Lothar Hennig ArchitekturfotografieLothar Hennig Architekturfotografie
Lothar Hennig. Architekten: M13-Architekten
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Munich with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Carreaux de ciment de L'entrée
Carreaux de ciment de L'entrée
Fables de MursFables de Murs
Les carreaux de ciments de l'entrée sont un rappel de l'époque de la construction de la maison. Ponctués de rouge, ils introduise la couleur dominante du salon. La suspension d'Atémide, ramène du contemporain dans la pièce. La radiateur panneau épuré s'efface sur le mur.
善福寺の家
善福寺の家
Brian Sawazaki PhotographyBrian Sawazaki Photography
須藤三鴨建築研究所
Small contemporary vestibule in Tokyo with white walls and concrete flooring.
Fort Greene Condo
Fort Greene Condo
Mahle Design LLCMahle Design LLC
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Small contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Modern Downtown Loft with Mid Century Touches
Modern Downtown Loft with Mid Century Touches
Kevin Twitty InteriorsKevin Twitty Interiors
We wanted to create a warm and inviting entrance just outside of the condo's front door. Our goal was to let neighbors and visitors know what to expect before walking through the front door. This mid century inspired vintage entrance table is couples with more modern/eclectic style accessories and topped off with a unique woven paper framed piece of art. Photo by Kevin Twitty
Marin Bungalow
Marin Bungalow
Marissa Satomi DesignMarissa Satomi Design
Photo of a small contemporary boot room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
New York City Remodel
New York City Remodel
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in New York with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный
Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный
Юлия РодионоваЮлия Родионова
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Yekaterinburg with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Saint Tropez
Saint Tropez
iPozdnyakov StudioiPozdnyakov Studio
Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Sergey Krasyuk
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Moscow with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.

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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