Designed to embrace an extensive and unique art collection including sculpture, paintings, tapestry, and cultural antiquities, this modernist home located in north Scottsdale’s Estancia is the quintessential gallery home for the spectacular collection within. The primary roof form, “the wing” as the owner enjoys referring to it, opens the home vertically to a view of adjacent Pinnacle peak and changes the aperture to horizontal for the opposing view to the golf course. Deep overhangs and fenestration recesses give the home protection from the elements and provide supporting shade and shadow for what proves to be a desert sculpture. The restrained palette allows the architecture to express itself while permitting each object in the home to make its own place. The home, while certainly modern, expresses both elegance and warmth in its material selections including canterra stone, chopped sandstone, copper, and stucco. Project Details | Lot 245 Estancia, Scottsdale AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Interiors: Luis Ortega, Luis Ortega Interiors, Hollywood, CA Publications: luxe. interiors + design. November 2011. Featured on the world wide web: luxe.daily Photos by Grey Crawford

Ozarks Neo Prairie

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Photo of a contemporary foyer in Little Rock with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Virginia Contemporary

M.S. Vicas Interiors

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in DC Metro with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Beach Style Entry

Beach style front door in Tampa with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Control/Shift House

Matt Fajkus Architecture

The Control/Shift House is perched on the high side of the site which takes advantage of the view to the southeast. A gradual descending path navigates the change in terrain from the street to the entry of the house. A series of low retaining walls/planter beds gather and release the earth upon the descent resulting in a fairly flat level for the house to sit on the top one third of the site. The entry axis is aligned with the celebrated stair volume and then re-centers on the actual entry axis once you approach the forecourt of the house. The initial desire was for an “H” scheme house with common entertaining spaces bridging the gap between the more private spaces. After an investigation considering the site, program, and view, a key move was made: unfold the east wing of the “H” scheme to open all rooms to the southeast view resulting in a “T” scheme. The new derivation allows for both a swim pool which is on axis with the entry and main gathering space and a lap pool which occurs on the cross axis extending along the lengthy edge of the master suite, providing direct access for morning exercise and a view of the water throughout the day. The Control/Shift House was derived from a clever way of following the “rules.” Strict HOA guidelines required very specific exterior massing restrictions which limits the lengths of unbroken elevations and promotes varying sizes of masses. The solution most often used in this neighborhood is one of addition - an aggregation of masses and program randomly attached to the inner core of the house which often results in a parasitic plan. The approach taken with the Control/Shift House was to push and pull program/massing to delineate and define the layout of the house. Massing is intentional and reiterated by the careful selection of materiality that tracks through the house. Voids and relief in the plan are a natural result of this method and allow for light and air to circulate throughout every space of the house, even into the most inner core. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

Irvine Terrace Contemporary

Michael Fullen Design Group

Karyn Millet
Photo of a contemporary front door in Orange County with beige walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Completed Projects - Jobs

Bramco Builders, Inc.

Contemporary front door in Orange County with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Los Altos Hills

Aleck Wilson Architects

Matthew Millman Photography http://www.matthewmillman.com/

Home 8

Falke Photography - Arch and Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary entry hall in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Mesa Contemporary

Allen Construction

Creating a distinct entry was important for both aesthetic and practical reasons. This new, elegant entry helps direct guests to the front door.
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Santa Barbara with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Contemporary Farmhouse

KGA Studio Architects, PC

This is an example of a mid-sized country front door in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door, brown floor and wood.

Breakwater

McClellan | Tellone

Design ideas for a large modern front door in Seattle with grey walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Encelia- Our Modern Spec Home

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
This is an example of an expansive modern foyer in San Diego with white walls, a pivot front door, a glass front door and porcelain floors.

Bulverde Contemporary Home

West Ridge Custom Homes

Ric J Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Austin with white walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Lobby

Meysam Mansouri

This is an example of an entry hall with grey walls, marble floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and wallpaper.

Linda Flora Dr.

Kami Rezai

Entry with pivot glass door
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floor.

Project 1

Clyde Goodwin Construction Inc

Design ideas for a tropical front door in San Diego with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Hillsborough Residence

Charlie Barnett Associates

This is an example of a modern front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Devon Valley House

McLean Quinlan

Entryway in Devon with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Bel Air

Blackband Design

Interior Design by Blackband Design Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone floors, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Pivot Front Door and a Glass Front Door

Make coming home a pleasure by making sure your entryway – also known as a foyer or vestibule – is the perfect transition from the public world to the private world. Your choice of front door, the organisation and general flow of the entryway should be practical and reflect the style of your home. Your entryway, foyer or vestibule is the first impression guests will have of your home. Does it reflect you and your household? Here are a few ways to make your entryway better - and if all else fails, there's always hiring an interior designer to help.

How can you make your front door stand out?

Front doors can make or break a home’s appeal. An outdated or ill-fitting front door will imply what lies beyond is just as overdue for a makeover. No one wants a front door that stands out for all the wrong reasons, so choose one that suits the style of your home. Aluminium doors, for example, are more suited to contemporary-style homes, whereas ornate timber doors suit period homes. That doesn’t mean you can’t inject some of your own personality, though. While the architectural style should remain the same, you can shake things up with paint colours and quirky door handles. If you’re planning a new home, play around with the size and shape of your entrance door, too, and if you want to include a screen door, look for one that architecturally complements the existing front door.

How can you create an organised entryway or foyer?

An organised foyer requires smart storage solutions – otherwise it’s at risk of becoming a dumping zone. Think about what you do when you first walk into your home. Most people will put their keys down, store a bag or coat, then take their shoes off. If this sounds like you, and your entryway is relatively sizeable, consider including some built-in joinery or a slimline console or hall table. Otherwise, hooks for keys, a coat stand and shoe rack will suffice. If you have a large family, allocate one drawer or shelf to each member of the clan. And finally, don’t overcrowd this area with belongings that can’t be stored in a bedroom. When guests arrive, you want to be able to offer them somewhere to put down their belongings.

Could a dirt room save your floors and entry?

Having a mudroom isn’t commonplace in Australia and New Zealand, but it is becoming increasingly popular as a means to keep mess at bay. In coastal areas, it is sometimes referred to as a sand room, while in rural areas, it can be known as a dirt room. A mudroom is usually a secondary entrance or located at the back entrance, and is ideal for storing shoes, school backpacks, sports equipment and pet essentials. You don’t have to dedicate an entire room to a mudroom. A narrow hall or partial wall will do the trick just fine – just add built-ins, some cubbies for individual family members and a bench. If you have a laundry that has direct access to the outdoors, it’s an ideal opportunity to convert it into a multi-purpose space. Combining a laundry and mudroom is a logical and effective use of space. If there’s no room inside, take a look outside. If you have a verandah, cordon off an area for the likes of dirty soccer boots and surfboards.