Mid-sized country foyer in Vancouver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Modern Cabin

Outside Architecture

Design ideas for a small country entry hall in Portland with concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Rustic Revelation

Angelica Henry Design

This is an example of a country foyer in Phoenix with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door and an orange front door.

Baltimore City Rowhouse Renovation

Charleene's Houses, LLC

Complete renovation of 1880 Baltimore City rowhouse including the addition of a 3rd bath, renovation of 2.5 baths, kitchen renovation and moving dining room to the front of the home and adding a banquette for seating.

Riverside House

Rogers Design Build

Large country front door in Other with beige walls, slate floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

Weekend Getaway - Entrance shade garden

The Crafted Garden

Small shade garden at entrance at the edge of a patio. A copper rain chain was installed and to issue gutter rainwater into a hidden retention box. A PVC pipe ran from the chamber, under pavers and daylighted onto hillside to left. Plantings include Clethra, Astilbe pumila, Thalictrum rochebruneanum, Rogersia aeculifolia, Alchemilla mollis, Hosta.

The Orange Door Mountain Cottage

Monica Stevenson Photography/Motion

Interior Design: Monica Stevenson and Katherine Pfaff Wallpaper: Brittany Ellis-Anthony, The Pattern Collective Contractor: Burnie Shealey Photography: Monica Stevenson

Cliff Drive Entry

ALTER Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized country foyer with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

FREE Home Seller Staging in Albuquerque, NM

Robert Carmody and ABQ Real Estate

Inspiration for a mid-sized country entryway in Albuquerque with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and multi-coloured floor.

Whisper Creek Home Staging

Lenko Design, LLC

MFRMLS PHOTO Staged with homeowners existing furniture.
Photo of a country entryway in Other with beige walls, concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floor.

Modern Cabin

Outside Architecture

Photo of a small country front door in Portland with a single front door, an orange front door, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Devereux Acres

Koze Design And Build Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country foyer in Vancouver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Country Entryway Design Ideas with an Orange 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 country 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 country 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.