This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Geelong with black walls, terrazzo floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, grey floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Coastal Farmhouse

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Photo of a small country mudroom in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

The ample, custom cabinetry in the mudroom hide all of the necessities of modern living at the "back of house" functional area. With windows and French doors flanking the long space, it is flooded with light and feels expansive. Indoor/outdoor STARK carpet is warm yet durable.

Transit

Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.

Large transitional mudroom in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Barrington Carpenter Gothic

Katie Hutchison Studio

This project for a builder husband and interior-designer wife involved adding onto and restoring the luster of a c. 1883 Carpenter Gothic cottage in Barrington that they had occupied for years while raising their two sons. They were ready to ditch their small tacked-on kitchen that was mostly isolated from the rest of the house, views/daylight, as well as the yard, and replace it with something more generous, brighter, and more open that would improve flow inside and out. They were also eager for a better mudroom, new first-floor 3/4 bath, new basement stair, and a new second-floor master suite above. The design challenge was to conceive of an addition and renovations that would be in balanced conversation with the original house without dwarfing or competing with it. The new cross-gable addition echoes the original house form, at a somewhat smaller scale and with a simplified more contemporary exterior treatment that is sympathetic to the old house but clearly differentiated from it. Renovations included the removal of replacement vinyl windows by others and the installation of new Pella black clad windows in the original house, a new dormer in one of the son’s bedrooms, and in the addition. At the first-floor interior intersection between the existing house and the addition, two new large openings enhance flow and access to daylight/view and are outfitted with pairs of salvaged oversized clear-finished wooden barn-slider doors that lend character and visual warmth. A new exterior deck off the kitchen addition leads to a new enlarged backyard patio that is also accessible from the new full basement directly below the addition. (Interior fit-out and interior finishes/fixtures by the Owners)

Menlo Park Small Reno

Fiorella Design, LLC

open cubbies, open bench, open shelves, wood bench seat
Design ideas for a small country mudroom in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and planked wall panelling.

Home on the Range

Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Entry/Central stair hall features steel/ glass at both ends.
Large transitional entry hall in Austin with white walls, limestone floors, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floor and vaulted.

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Design ideas for a small contemporary mudroom in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Un appartamento eccentrico | Restauro completo | 120 mq

Architetto Marco Finardi

Ristrutturazione completa appartamento da 120mq con carta da parati e camino effetto corten
Inspiration for a large contemporary entryway in Other with grey floor, recessed, grey walls and wallpaper.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

La création d'une troisième chambre avec verrières permet de bénéficier de la lumière naturelle en second jour et de profiter d'une perspective sur la chambre parentale et le couloir.

New Home Design and Build

Quartz Homes

Design ideas for a large country front door in Atlanta with white walls, a double front door, a black front door, timber and planked wall panelling.

Old Orchard Residence II

Jodie Rosen Design

Mid-sized contemporary entry hall in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and panelled walls.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Inviting entry to this lake home. Opening the front door, one is greeted by lofted lake views out the back. Beautiful wainscot on the main entry and stairway walls

Contemporary New Construction

Single Source Builders

Front covered entrance to tasteful modern contemporary house. A pleasing blend of materials.
Small contemporary front door in Boston with black walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Toorak Residence

MR.MITCHELL

Photo of a contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Stately Colonial

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional mudroom in Boston with blue walls, slate floors, a single front door, a black front door, black floor and planked wall panelling.

Modern Family Remodel The Woodlands

Marker Girl Home

This remodel was for a family moving from Dallas to The Woodlands/Spring Area. They wanted to find a home in the area that they could remodel to their more modern style. Design kid-friendly for two young children and two dogs. You don't have to sacrifice good design for family-friendly

GINOUX

Desjoconception

Small contemporary entry hall in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and wallpaper.

Traditional Home Addition and Renovation

RIC design build

This traditional Cape Cod was ready for a refresh including the updating of an old, poorly constructed addition. Without adding any square footage to the house or expanding its footprint, we created much more usable space including an expanded primary suite, updated dining room, new powder room, an open entryway and porch that will serve this retired couple well for years to come.

Proensa

ar.t design

Type : Appartement Lieu : Paris 16e arrondissement Superficie : 87 m² Description : Rénovation complète d'un appartement bourgeois, création d'ambiance, élaboration des plans 2D, maquette 3D, suivi des travaux.

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.