Morton - Harr Residence, Court of Mysteries

Blue door, white stucco, stained concrete
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a blue front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Transitional Lake Retreat

Falcon Alaska

Design ideas for a large transitional front door in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, grey floor and exposed beam.

Contemporary Entry

Mid-sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a blue front door and exposed beam.

Saratoga

Melissa Nierman Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized country foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Cardinal

KC Karen Cullen Design For Living

Midcentury entryway in Other with bamboo floors, a blue front door and exposed beam.

海の見える家

(有)TEPEE HEART

Photo of a mediterranean entry hall in Other with white walls, marble floors, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floor and exposed beam.

Entry to Kitchen Connection with Exposed Beams and Accent Combed Blue Stucco

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Sacramento with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Color Scheme for Belize Airbnb

House of a Different Color

Photo of painting in process in the entry. Kept the entry walls and ceiling white, to allow the other spaces in the great room to draw the focus. The front doors shown here were not in great shape, so the owner asked to have them painted. We chose to paint them in the same deep blue color used in the living room. *** Hired to create a paint plan for vacation condo in Belize. Beige tile floor and medium-dark wood trim and cabinets to remain throughout, but repainting all walls and ceilings in 2 bed/2 bath beach condo.

Rénovation colorée d'un appartement

ATELIER DES MILLE

Design ideas for an eclectic foyer in Paris with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floor and exposed beam.

301 Buttonwood Ln Entry

Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a front door in Tampa with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Morton - Harr Residence, Court of Mysteries

Santa Cruz Green Builders

Blue door, white stucco, stained concrete
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a blue front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

海の見える家

(有)TEPEE HEART

Mediterranean entry hall in Other with white walls, marble floors, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floor and exposed beam.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Blue Front Door and Exposed Beam

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.