Photo of an asian entryway in Auckland with medium hardwood floors and wood walls.

Inspiration for a large asian entry hall in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

高槻の家（takatsuki hause）

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian entryway in Osaka with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Renovation - Remuera

Japan Homes Limited

Inspiration for an asian entryway in Auckland with wood walls.

福井の家

神家昭雄建築研究室

現代ではめずらしい二間続きの和室がある住まい。部屋のふるまいに合わせて窓の位置や大きさを決め、南庭、本庭、北庭を配している。プレイルームではビリヤードや卓球が楽しめる。撮影：笹倉洋平
Design ideas for an asian entry hall in Other with brown walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, black floor, wood and wood walls.

四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-

Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所

住宅街の角地に建つ『四季の舎』プライバシーを確保しながら、通りに対しても緑や余白を配し緩やかに空間を分けている。軒や格子が日本的な陰影をつくりだし、庭との境界を曖昧にし、四季折々の風景を何気ない日々の日常に感じながら暮らすことのできる住まい。懐かしさのある凜とした佇まい。
This is an example of a large asian front door in Other with brown walls, granite floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor and wood walls.

高槻の家（takatsuki hause）

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

This is an example of a mid-sized asian entryway in Osaka with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

D寺庫裏・客殿プロジェクト／地域の風景をつくる古刹の住まい

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

玄関ホール内観−１。梁で支えられた天井面は、乳白色のポリカーボネイト板。採光は屋根に設けたトップライトから取っている
This is an example of a large asian entry hall in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

北外山の二世帯の家

永井政光建築設計事務所

Inspiration for a large asian entry hall in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

船底天井のホール

牧建築工房

正面の窓越しに芝生の中庭をのぞめる玄関ホール。左手の腰壁裏に手洗い場をもうけてあります。
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian entry hall in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Asian Entryway Design Ideas with Wood 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 Asian 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 Asian 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.