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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.
Screen
Screen
UserUser
photography: Roel Kuiper ©2012
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a glass front door.
Светлая квартира в цвете кашемир
Светлая квартира в цвете кашемир
SN.mebeLLSN.mebeLL
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and feature lighting.
Claustra en Chêne Massif
Claustra en Chêne Massif
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Bordeaux with white walls, laminate floors, a glass front door and beige floors.
Lancashire House
Lancashire House
JAS Building ServicesJAS Building Services
Charlie O'Beirne
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
2 pièces entièrement rénové
2 pièces entièrement rénové
Jade Orticoni - Blanc CorailJade Orticoni - Blanc Corail
L'entrée se compose de deux grands placards noirs veloutés qui viennent dans la continuité de la cuisine. Ces placards offrent un dressing d'entrée afin de ranger manteaux et chaussures. Il accueille également en toute discrétion la machine à laver et le chauffe-eau. L'entrée s'ouvre sur un petit couloir tout habillé de jaune. Celui-ci distribue la chambre et la salle de bain grâce à deux portes à galandage. Crédits photo : jade Orticoni - architecte d'intérieur
Penthouse Contemporary
Penthouse Contemporary
Syntha Harris InteriorsSyntha Harris Interiors
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Harper Interior Transformation
Harper Interior Transformation
Dynasty DevelopmentsDynasty Developments
View of Hand Crafted Dutch Doors. Perfect for the pets to stay inside with a country touch.
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a brown front door.
Hawkwood Residence
Hawkwood Residence
Elle Cherie | Inspired InteriorsElle Cherie | Inspired Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Calgary with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Oak Vibes
Oak Vibes
LVA Design GroupLVA Design Group
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Moscow with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door and beige floors.
Bench Seating
Bench Seating
Designs by KSDesigns by KS
Photo of a small contemporary boot room in Vancouver with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
"2 pièces" en 1 studio à Bizot
"2 pièces" en 1 studio à Bizot
MAZTRIMAZTRI
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in Paris with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Квартира-студия рядом с Олимпийским парком
Квартира-студия рядом с Олимпийским парком
Александр ГигилевАлександр Гигилев
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Яркая прихожая в современном стиле.
Small contemporary foyer in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Sunroom Mudroom
Sunroom Mudroom
Bailey Davol Studio BuildBailey Davol Studio Build
Jamaica Plain, MA -- "Sunroom mudroom." This back entry expansion project transformed a cramped doorway into a welcoming and functional vestibule for this bustling family home.
Поликарпова и яркость
Поликарпова и яркость
Salmon LairSalmon Lair
Планировочное решение: Миловзорова Наталья Концепция: Миловзорова Наталья Визуализация: Мовляйко Роман Рабочая документация: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Спецификация и смета: Царевская Ольга Закупки: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Авторский надзор: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Фотограф: Лоскутов Михаил Стиль: Соболева Дарья
Unley Park- Award Winner
Unley Park- Award Winner
DESIGNTECH studioDESIGNTECH studio
Unley Park award winning home. A collaboration between Designtech Studio & builder Finesse Built. Belinda Monck Photography
Small contemporary foyer in Adelaide with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
WESTCHESTER, NY
WESTCHESTER, NY
Natasha Habermann StudioNatasha Habermann Studio
Natasha Habermann
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in New York with light hardwood flooring, blue walls and beige floors.
Lakeside Tiny House
Lakeside Tiny House
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This lakeside A-Frame cottage required creative space planning. The main level leads to the master bedroom with a private deck. The master bathroom features a space-saving pocket door and a contemporary compact shower and vanity. Making use of all available space, built-in storage behind the entry door, along the base of the walls, and under the stairway leading to the loft (which serves as both a closet and future sleeping area for guests). All furniture was selected for multi-purpose and maximum storage. The floors look like a greyed rustic wood, but are actually luxury vinyl tiles...perfect for the in-and-out traffic from water related activities.

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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