A typical product of the mid 80s, before its transformation, this St. Louis home was largely devoid character and detail. An early primary objective of the client was to transform the lackluster foyer into an impressive appetizer of things to come inside the now-grand home. An upmarket Art Deco-inspired light fixture with cascading fluted glass tubes arranged around a brass frame replaces a common low-quality Big Box affair. The fixture emits a serviceable, but subtle warm skin-flattering glow. To encapsulate the space and make a grand first impression, walls are elevated with distinctive, dimensional wallcoverings with authentic metallic leafing on horsehair panels. A simple, but striking bench with tufted ebony leather and curved brass legs offers plentiful and functional seating. The oval console with sensual brass legs and a honed marble top, soften the space’s angles. An iconic, arch-topped, vintage-inspired brass mirror intentionally contrasts with the modern space adding a splash of femininity. The delicate buffet lamp offers old world charm, while the rug is weather resistant to help contain the detritus of real-family living.

Villa Garches II

KAST DESIGN

Mid-sized contemporary entry hall in Paris with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and wood walls.

Appartement Dunkerque - Paris 09

KAST DESIGN

Inspiration for a small modern foyer in Paris with medium hardwood floors, a white front door and planked wall panelling.

Shipway Entry & Staircase

JS Interiors LLC

Custom Cabinetry, Top knobs matte black cabinet hardware pulls, Custom wave wall paneling, custom engineered matte black stair railing, Wave canvas wall art & frame from Deirfiur Home, Design Principal: Justene Spaulding Junior Designer: Keegan Espinola Photography: Joyelle West

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Denver with wood walls.

Double Doors Featuring the Warmth of Wood But The Durability of Wrought Iron

Clark Hall Doors

These custom iron doors feature a Bronze finish, textured insulated glass panels, and personalized door hardware to complement the home's unique exterior.

Best of Novella Collection

Hallmark Floors

The Twain Oak is rustic modern medium oak inspired floor that has light-dark color variation throughout.
Large modern front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Прихожая

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary entry hall in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Space, Storage, and Style Upgrades

Meadowlark Design+Build

Front entry of the home has been converted to a mudroom and provides organization and storage for the family.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Wellesley Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Boston with metallic walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, grey floor and wallpaper.

Cardiff Custom Home

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style foyer in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

CHD-Entrance

WISSAMHAYEK Studio

Mid-sized modern foyer in Other with medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, wood walls and beige floor.

Project Simply The Best

Urbaine Home

Design ideas for a large country front door in Other with a single front door and wood walls.

Not a Modern Farmhouse

Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country entry hall in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Lake Boone Trail

Cambridge Classic Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Shelly R. in Kinderhook

B Designs Interior's

Shelly, hired me, to add some finishing touches. Everything, she tried seemed to demure for this dramatic home, but it can be scary and one may not know where to start. take a look at the before's and travel along as we take a lovely home to a spectacular home!

Modern Condo Reimagined

Wiles Design Group

This remodel transformed two condos into one, overcoming access challenges. We designed the space for a seamless transition, adding function with a laundry room, powder room, bar, and entertaining space. This mudroom exudes practical elegance with gray-white patterned wallpaper. Thoughtful design includes ample shoe storage, clothes hooks, a discreet pet food station, and comfortable seating, ensuring functional and stylish entry organization. ---Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-condo-remodel

Little Chalfont Family Garden - Entrance gates and walling

Chiltern Garden Design

The original gates were shabby and lightweight, and not in the right place. We helped the homeowner apply for planning permission to move the driveway entrance so that parking is in a less obtrusive place, and replaced the gates with automated hardwood curved gates set into impressive brick columns. Brick walls are softened with flint panels at the front entrance, tying into the vernacular of the Chilterns. The formerly plain expanse of lawn which ran from the driveway to the house has been swapped for a lush green entrance garden, with the focus on textures and shapes rather than high colour contrast, for year round appeal.

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Denver with wood walls.

McGee Home - Killowen Construction

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Front Entry Way featuring Painted brick wall, wood floors, and elegant lighting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Salt Lake City with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and brick walls.

All Wall Treatments Entryway Design Ideas

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.