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Modern Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Helmsley
Helmsley
Dragonwood Doors & LumberDragonwood Doors & Lumber
The Helmsley is a modern, square top solid medieval walnut exterior entrance door with apposing sidelight glass details for the modern and classical home. This modern style in conjunction with the medieval walnut wood species makes a one-of-a-kind look that brings the old into the new.
Burr Ridge Modern
Burr Ridge Modern
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
A wood entry door with metal bands inlaid flanked by glass panels and modern light sconces. Dekton panels finish out the cladding at this unique entry
Modern Residence on Premium Point
Modern Residence on Premium Point
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
Home A Rama 2016
Home A Rama 2016
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Sliding barn doors lead the way into office space. Photo by: Thomas Graham
Front doors
Front doors
Palladio ShowroomPalladio Showroom
Yorkleigh Home Renovation
Yorkleigh Home Renovation
Alair Homes Forest HillAlair Homes Forest Hill
The main floor and kitchen was completely updated in this West End home.
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Custom walnut entry door into new residence and cable railing at the interior stair. Kaplan Architects Photo
Entry/Formal Living Space
Entry/Formal Living Space
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
This two story entry features a combination of traditional and modern architectural features. To the right is a custom, floating, and curved staircase to the second floor. The formal living space features a coffered ceiling, two stories of windows, modern light fixtures, built in shelving/bookcases, and a custom cast concrete fireplace surround.
East End NY Beach House
East End NY Beach House
Mode Interior DesignsMode Interior Designs
Modern Beach Retreat designed by Sharon Bonnemazou of Mode Interior Designs. Mudroom with stone flooring.Photo by Collin Miller
N Residence | Saratoga
N Residence | Saratoga
Via Builders, Inc.Via Builders, Inc.
Dean J. Birinyi Architectural Photography http://www.djbphoto.com
Los Altos Hills Full House Remodel
Los Altos Hills Full House Remodel
Essence Design BuildEssence Design Build
Be greeted by a breathtaking fusion of modern design and timeless elegance upon entering your newly remodeled home. A sleek, wooden pivot door acts as a grand entrance, flanked by expansive sidelights that bathe the space in natural light. As you step inside, your gaze is drawn upwards to a contemporary glass chandelier, its cascading design adding a touch of luxury against the soaring high ceiling. This meticulously crafted entryway sets the stage for a truly impressive and unforgettable first impression.
French Oak - 7" Wide Plank Flooring
French Oak - 7" Wide Plank Flooring
PurezaWoodPurezaWood
Entryway with custom wide plank flooring, white walls, fireplace and lounging area.
Highlands Modern Home Renovation
Highlands Modern Home Renovation
Ponciano DesignPonciano Design
Ozark Modern, Springfield, MO
Ozark Modern, Springfield, MO
Erica Lea Design StudiosErica Lea Design Studios
Front entry Photo by: Starboard & Port L.L.C
Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury mansion modern front door entrance ponds
Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury mansion modern front door entrance ponds
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury mansion modern front door entrance ponds. Photo by William MacCollum.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
We drew inspiration from traditional prairie motifs and updated them for this modern home in the mountains. Throughout the residence, there is a strong theme of horizontal lines integrated with a natural, woodsy palette and a gallery-like aesthetic on the inside. Interiors by Alchemy Design Photography by Todd Crawford Built by Tyner Construction
Pine Perch
Pine Perch
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Pine Perch commands dramatic views to the eastern plains, from the Pine Brook Hills community just west of Boulder. Nestled into a sloping foothills site, the home is a lively beginning for a newly married couple and their visiting children and grandchildren. The continuation of materials from interior to exterior creates visually engaging indoor-outdoor connections. Structural stone walls extend from living spaces to outside buttressed walls, and steel ceiling beams ascend continuously from the Great Room to the uplifted shed roof outdoors. Corner window walls further help to “break the container” of living in this natural setting. Centered on food and good times, this sun-filled home expresses an uplifting spirit that the couple enthusiastically celebrates as life’s next chapter. The aesthetic is eclectic, while comfortably modern in its local response to site and materiality. Photo: Ron Ruscio Photography
2015 Parade of Homes
2015 Parade of Homes
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Tarrytown Modern
Tarrytown Modern
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Ana Swanson
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom
Moose DesignsMoose Designs
Here is an example of a modern farmhouse mudroom that I converted from a laundry room by simply relocating the washer and dryer, adding a new closet and specifying cabinetry. Within that, I choose a modern styled cabinet and hardware; along with warm toned pillows and decorative accents to complete that farmhouse feel.

Modern Entrance with a Dark Wood 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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