This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Geelong with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and decorative wall panelling.

Sewickley Farm Project

Executive Developers, LLC

double door front entrance w/ covered porch
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front door in Other with concrete floors, a double front door and a black front door.

The Riley, O'Fallon, IL

D&F Contracting, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front door in St Louis with beige walls, concrete floors, a single front door and a black front door.

A11

HGK Hamburger Grundstückskontor GmbH

Inspiration for a large scandinavian foyer in Hamburg with white walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Neubau eines Einfamilienhaus mit dunklem Klinker

Architekturbüro MATTHIAS MECKLENBURG

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern foyer in Hamburg with white walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse

James E. Moline Builders, Inc.

Photo by Ethington
Design ideas for a mid-sized country front door in Other with a black front door, white walls, concrete floors, a single front door and grey floor.

Hendra Queenslander

Jenny Ford Design

We chose a black gloss door for this entrance, which added instant class and glamour to the home. It also provides the entrance with a hard wearing finish that won't look dirty. Here you can see how the wall colour matches the floor. We also carefully picked out which architectural features would carry the white trim. The result is beautiful.

Modern Clean Lines

Design Ecology

Benjamin Lasseter
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern foyer in Austin with beige walls, concrete floors, a single front door and a black front door.

Modern Tuscan

Diamante Custom Homes

Photo of a small traditional front door in Austin with beige walls, concrete floors, a single front door and a black front door.

San Juan Capistrano

McRae Lambert Dunn

Vertical Board & Batten Front Entry with Poured in place concrete walls, inviting dutch doors and a custom metal canopy
Mid-sized country front door in Orange County with grey walls, concrete floors, a dutch front door, a black front door and grey floor.

NYC Townhouse

Salisbury & Manus

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front door in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Chelsea

Boldfort

Design ideas for a traditional front door in London with red walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Country Entry

Design ideas for a large country front door in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Cottonwood Contemporary Dream

Cultivate Construction

COLLABORATION PROJECT| SHEAR FORCE CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in San Diego with grey walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Matthies Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional mudroom in Chicago with a single front door, white walls, concrete floors, a black front door and grey floor.

土間

株式会社コムハウス

This is an example of a country mudroom in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

11th Avenue

MG Design & Building Pty Ltd

Small contemporary foyer in Melbourne with concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and white walls.

Mountain Modern Lake House

Judd Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front door in Other with concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor and wood.

Front Door

Studio Corbeau

Mid-century modern styled black front door.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front door in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Casa De Aguinaga

Da Agu

Foyer with cement tiles rugs, vaulted ceilings
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean foyer in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Concrete Floors 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.