Contemporary Steel MAIDEN Habitat Pivot Door
Photo of a large contemporary front door in San Diego with a pivot front door and a black front door.

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.

Transitional Entry

Inspiration for a transitional front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Privathaus Dormagen

BEGA

Lioba Schneider, Falke Architekten BDA, Köln
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front door in Cologne with white walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Razor's Edge

Drewett Works

White plaster overhangs were paired with travertine massing components that provide contrast and anchor the structure to the site. Project Details // Razor's Edge Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior design: Holly Wright Design Landscape: Bedbrock Developers Photography: Jeff Zaruba Travertine walls: Cactus Stone https://www.drewettworks.com/razors-edge/

Vista Residence

Miró Rivera Architects

Paul Finkel
Large midcentury foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a black front door.

The Cube House

Canvas Homes

Photography by Luke Potter
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, ceramic floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Meydenbauer Bay

Dandi Interior Design Studio

PNW Modern entryway with textured tile wall accent, tongue and groove ceiling detail, and shou sugi wall accent. This entry is decorated beautifully with a custom console table and commissioned art piece by DeAnn Art Studio.

Alexandria Custom Home Tailored for Family of Five

Braswell Design+Build

The rear entrance to the home boasts cubbyholes for three boys and parents, a tiled floor to remove muddy sneakers or boots, and a desk for quick access to the Internet. If you're hungry, it's but a few steps to the kitchen for a snack! Behind the camera is a built-in dog shower, complete with shelves and hooks for leashes and dog treats.

Minora Rd Dalkeith

Radiant Lighting

Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Perth with a pivot front door and a black front door.

Boatwright Road 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern foyer in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, brown floor and wood walls.

Mooloolaba rebuild

Coastal Style Constructions

Small beach style foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, vaulted and panelled walls.

Bellevue Contemporary

Baluco

This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a black front door.

Pivot Doors

PORTEUSA

Iron Door - Pivot 5 Style with Transom and Sidelight by Porte, Color Black, Clear Glass, Door Pull.
Mid-sized contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door and a black front door.

BDC Homes Showhome

Lucy Furniss Design

This here is the Entry Nook. A place to pop your shoes on, hand your coat up and just to take a minute.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front door in Hamilton with white walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, black floor and timber.

French Tudor with American Energy

Bella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling

Bella Vita Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional foyer in Dallas with a pivot front door and a black front door.

Rural Home speaks NYC Brownstone Vibe

Authentic Interiors

How Bold is this client desiring to surround themselves on three planes with black! Result is elegant and sophisticated! Creating the tone for their vision of a NYC Brownstone in the country vibe!

Rural Home speaks NYC Brownstone Vibe

Authentic Interiors

How Bold is this client desiring to surround themselves on three planes with black! Result is elegant and sophisticated! Creating the tone for their vision of a NYC Brownstone in the country vibe!

Contemporary Entrance at Laguna Beach, CA

RHINO STEEL DOORS

Contemporary entrances with clean lines only with Rhino Steel Pivot Doors. A larger front door gives a modern appearance that mixes with nowadays architecture.

Oakland Hills Modern Ranch

Broadway Design Build

This is an example of a modern entryway in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and vaulted.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Pivot Front Door and a Black 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 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.