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Black & White Tile

Michele Peterson Interiors

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Modern Tudor

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

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VICTORIAN DEAL BEACH HOUSE

Cara Woodhouse Interiors LLC

Expansive transitional foyer in New York with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floor.

Clapham Common Home

Elena Romanova Interiors

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South London Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

The generous proportions of the front door and surround in the entrance hallway were emphasised by being painted black, whilst the contemporary stained glass panels add a softness. The geometric black and white tiled floor is reminiscent of an original Victorian tiled hallway, but reimagined in a more contemporary style. And the panelling underneath the stairs is in a contemporary v-groove style, which has been used to create hidden shoe & coat storage.

Park Street Residence

B.E Architecture

Photographer Peter Clarke
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Alta Vista | Laguna Oak | Blair, NE

Hallmark Floors

Laguna Oak Hardwood – The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring Collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Mid-Century Beach Bungalow

Suncrest Home Builders

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Monte Cristo Ironworks

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Royal York Apartment

Peter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer

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Kingsway Georgian

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Wappingers Falls Addition

DBS Remodel

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Palm Tree House

Kate Mountstephens Architecture+Heritage

The original front verandah of the old house features a cane swinging seat
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Waterstone

Modern Whimsy Interiors

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Lincoln Park Single Family Home

Eva Quateman Interiors

Stunning black and white entryway with checkered floor and black and white staircase
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Modern Farmhouse

Svetlana Hanzyy Design

Arched brick ceiling
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Malvern Victorian Italianate

Brownlow Interior Design

Christine Francis Photographer
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The Bradford

Sardone | McLain Construction

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Estate Guest Villa

Dale Gardon Design

Dino Tonn
Large contemporary foyer in Phoenix with black walls, marble floors, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Black Front Door and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.