Small modern entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Entryway Envy

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

This is an example of an entryway in Other with ceramic floors, a blue front door, blue floor and white walls.

De Nimes' House

Into interior design

This is an example of a small contemporary entry hall in London with blue walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Vestibule

Jules Duffy Designs

Photographed by Laura Moss
Design ideas for a small transitional entry hall in New York with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Mid-sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic floors, a double front door, a blue front door, blue floor and decorative wall panelling.

De Nimes' House

Into interior design

Design ideas for a small eclectic entry hall in London with blue walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Renovations

Woodland Building & Remodeling

New patio with front gable entry to match existing dormers. finished off with pvc posts and pvc railings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front door in Bridgeport with white walls, travertine floors, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Larkspur White in Forest

PatriARCH Architecture

View of entry, blue door,
Photo of a mid-sized traditional entryway in San Francisco with white walls, a dutch front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Cabinet d'Avocats

Desjoconception

Banque d'accueil sur mesure en multi plis de boulot et strat blanc.
Photo of a transitional foyer in Paris with blue walls, carpet, a double front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Entryway Vestibule in a Crafstman home in Montreal West

Versa Style Design

The clients wanted to brighten up the palette and add light while respecting the Craftsman style woodwork and the classic character of the home. They also expressed a desire for eclectic blended with traditional styling. The entryway is light, bright, and welcoming! Materials used: Dark stained wood millwork and trim, Marrakesh blue and white cement floor tile 8 x 8, Sherwin Williams paint for door, walls, ceiling and wall hooks.

Entryway Vestibule in a Crafstman home in Montreal West

Versa Style Design

Entryway Design Ideas with a Blue Front Door and Blue 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.