This is an example of a large arts and crafts front door in Houston with white walls, brick floors, a single front door, a black front door, red floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Entry | Seven Hills | 02104 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts foyer in Las Vegas with beige walls, a double front door, vaulted and brick walls.

The Kingsley Tavern

Cultura Studio

Feature Entry Reception Area
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts foyer in Perth with vinyl floors, a double front door, a black front door, brown floor, coffered and brick walls.

Pebble Bay - Denver, NC

Henderson Building Group

Gorgeous Miranda 4 Light arched doors in Mahogany with Low E Flemish Glass welcome you into the home.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts front door in Charlotte with a double front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Exterior Lantern Lighting

French Market Lanterns

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front door in Houston with multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a double front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Water Street Electric Lantern by Coppersmith

French Market Lanterns

Water Street electric Wall Mount Lanterns Coppersmith Antique Copper Finish
Photo of an arts and crafts front door in Houston with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, red floor and brick walls.

Exterior Lantern Lighting

French Market Lanterns

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts front door in Houston with red walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor and brick walls.

Arts and Crafts Entryway Design Ideas with Brick Walls

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 arts and crafts 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 An outdated or ill-fitting front door will imply what lies beyond is just as overdue for a makeover.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 arts and crafts 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.