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Contemporary Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
Beau IntérieurBeau Intérieur
Clément Boulard
Richmond, 1930's refurbishment
Richmond, 1930's refurbishment
Hannah BrownHannah Brown
Entry Detail
Entry Detail
Hive HomeHive Home
Amy Bartlam
MN_HotLines
MN_HotLines
Архитектурная студия Максима НовиньковаАрхитектурная студия Максима Новинькова
Contemporary Renovation
Contemporary Renovation
Wendy Wilson & AssociatesWendy Wilson & Associates
Wendy Wilson & Associates transformed this traditional Altadena home into a contemporary jewel for its new owners. A stately and dramatic door, in a rich ink blue hue, opens to an elegant basalt stone entry. The family room, master bedroom and all the bathrooms were completely renovated with many custom details including incorporating an antique carved wood mantel as a character piece for the new quartzite fireplace surround and beautiful walnut display cabinetry. Erika Bierman Photography
West Dulwich Family Home
West Dulwich Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added marble chequerboard tiles in the entrance and oak herringbone parquet in the main living area
Hawk's Nest
Hawk's Nest
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Front entry. Notice how open the home is. Both the upstairs living space and the ground floor entry space are designed to maximize the beautiful views and natural scenery. Anice Hochlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
3555 Residence
3555 Residence
Bob Greenspan PhotographyBob Greenspan Photography
Designed and built by Studio Build, Kansas City © Bob Greenspan Photography
San Francisco Modern
San Francisco Modern
Muratore Construction + DesignMuratore Construction + Design
design by: Muratore Photography by: Scott Hargis
Desert House - Modernism Week Featured Home
Desert House - Modernism Week Featured Home
Turkel DesignTurkel Design
Axiom Desert House by Turkel Design in Palm Springs, California ; Photo by Chase Daniel ; front door paint from Dunn-Edwards
Windsor Terrace House
Windsor Terrace House
Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.
Francis Dzikowski
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Изумрудный замок
Изумрудный замок
4room4room
LEO Door Collection
LEO Door Collection
CBW Windows and DoorsCBW Windows and Doors
LEO Door: This superb pre-assembled, pre-hung entry door is hand-made in the USA with love by CBW Windows & Doors, located in Los Angeles, CA. The Leo door is made with three powder-coated aluminum panels per side, as well as two 1 ½” wide clear-anodized aluminum thru-dividers. This unit comes with the frame (jamb), butt hinges, rolling latch, Euro-profile cylinder, anodized aluminum threshold, and 24” brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull bar. Please see documents for specifications and installation instructions. (All doors are customizable by clients)
Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 3 pièces dans le 14ème
Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 3 pièces dans le 14ème
Influences by C. CoatanerInfluences by C. Coataner
Cette large entrée dessert toutes les pièces de l'appartement, il fallait y créer des rangements sur mesure d'autant plus que l'on est contre le mur en arrondi de l'escalier. On a mixé des parties en bois pour faire le rappel du parquet avec 2 penderies, 1 placard pour cacher le tableau électrique et en partie basse des rangements à chaussures, l'ensemble peint en bleu comme les murs et toutes les portes.
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
UserUser
This is a marvelous blue that really stands out perfectly for this brick home. Using "Indigo Batik" by Sherwin Williams, we were able to transform the entire front of this home.
Bauer Project
Bauer Project
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Welcoming entrance to a fun and funky design aesthetic! Enjoy!
Квартира на Щукинской
Квартира на Щукинской
Le AtelierLe Atelier
Сергей Колчин, Надежда Торшина
Honeywell Road
Honeywell Road
Nicole Falla InteriorsNicole Falla Interiors
A high traffic area in busy family homes, this hallway required a little more order. This was provided by updating the hall cupboard to include antiqued mirrored doors – for a final check as you left the house. Panelling broke up the walls and lifted the area. A bespoke console table made AbsalonClassics on Etsy with an off cut of the very precious Lapis Lazuli stone from Marble City, provides a resting place for keys and letters and some welcoming flowers. The Dots coat hooks by Muuto provide further order. Floors for Thought supplied the grey herringbone runner, with the blue trim chosen to compliment the existing floor tiles. The Arezzo wall mirror was from Victoria Plumbing and the ‘cheeky’ bottom Vase from Rockett St George.
Wimbledon House - entrance
Wimbledon House - entrance
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Entrance. Photo by Chris Snook

Contemporary Entrance with a Blue Front Door 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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