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Un meuble d'entrée sur-mesure
Un meuble d'entrée sur-mesure
Amélie GuilleminotAmélie Guilleminot
Création d’un meuble d’entrée sur-mesure à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés pour J&P. Les espaces n’étaient pas délimités, l’entrée et la cuisine ne faisaient qu’un et le rangement n’avait pas sa place. Pour ce projet, le studio a imaginé ce meuble sur-mesure pour répondre à cette problématique tout en conservant l’apport de lumière naturelle venant de la cuisine.
Exterior front door
Exterior front door
Elizabeth MiesfeldElizabeth Miesfeld
Replace Southwest Style Mexican carve panel ront doorand sidelights to a contemporary style.
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in Phoenix with grey walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, ceramic flooring, grey floors and wainscoting.
CONDO IN OLD TOWN TORONTO
CONDO IN OLD TOWN TORONTO
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
Breathing new life into a two-story condo.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Project Everson
Project Everson
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Larry Arnal The entryway that started it all. The tile floor we fell in love with that was our jumping off point for the design. I loved working with you on this project; this home is so beautiful and each room fits perfectly. When working with a designer have the whole home in mind when working towards new designs. Color pallets are a great way to find the thread that brings it all together. I'd like to thank the homeowners of #ProjectEverson, they were amazing to work with and their townhouse is stunning and functional.
North Vancouver Interior Update
North Vancouver Interior Update
LCI DesignLCI Design
Entry was updated to incorporate a whimsical screen to hang coats and keys.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, concrete flooring, beige floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Custom New Build, Richmond Hill
Custom New Build, Richmond Hill
Upside DevelopmentUpside Development
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Toronto with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Capitol Hill Modern Hideaway
Capitol Hill Modern Hideaway
MAKE Design StudioMAKE Design Studio
Alex Hayden Photography
Small contemporary boot room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floors.
Modern
Modern
Cantera DoorsCantera Doors
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Austin with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Burnaby Residence
Burnaby Residence
Sarah Marie Interior DesignsSarah Marie Interior Designs
Maybelle English
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Vancouver with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Davis Residence
Davis Residence
Barry Connor DesignBarry Connor Design
View from the Entry of the Reading nook and through to the timber screens that frame the staircase
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Christchurch with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and beige floors.
cabopino
cabopino
Dc Projects Interior DesignDc Projects Interior Design
detalle de lámpara de pie. Fotografía Lorena dos santos cuevas
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Malaga with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Contemporary Renovation
Contemporary Renovation
Rockwell CustomRockwell Custom
MK Creative
Inspiration for a small contemporary boot room in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
DUPLEX EN LA LATINA (MADRID)
DUPLEX EN LA LATINA (MADRID)
ReformmiaReformmia
reforMMIa
Small contemporary hallway in Madrid with white walls, laminate floors and brown floors.
Palme d'or
Palme d'or
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
Shoootin
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Paris with black walls and light hardwood flooring.
Custom Doors | Entry Door Installs - Great Park
Custom Doors | Entry Door Installs - Great Park
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
Small contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
WARPS HOME
WARPS HOME
KATO JYUKENKATO JYUKEN
玄関にはアメリカンテイストを感じさせる レトロなタイルを使用しました。 帰ってきた瞬間、入ってきた瞬間にわくわくする空間。 たくさんの人をお迎えする玄関にも個性が光ります。 玄関収納もオープン収納でおしゃれに
Small contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, green floors, a single front door and a grey front door.
Окно в Париж.
Окно в Париж.
Мастерская дизайна интерьера Анны ПершаковойМастерская дизайна интерьера Анны Першаковой
ПРИХОЖАЯ СТЕНЫ: обои Borosan Easy Up 2014 (BoråsTapeter) МЕБЕЛЬ: обувница, вешалка и стеллажи в гардеробной— на заказ (A.R.Line), пуфы Hoff СВЕТИЛЬНИКИ: Andromeda АКСЕССУАРЫ: Zara Home фото: Денис Комаров
Wow White Kitchen
Wow White Kitchen
Shews DesignShews Design
Mark Shew
Inspiration for a small contemporary boot room in Chicago with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Becker Hall Closet
Becker Hall Closet
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
Pull-out rack for linen storage provides easy accessibility.
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Nashville with white walls and slate flooring.
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Intl
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Other with a single front door and a metal 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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