Entry foyer with millwork storage
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Garden House

ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and vaulted.

Ocean Breeze

Eyoh Design

coastal home, natural materials, newport beach, pop of color, stained glass window, tranquil, warm
Midcentury foyer in Orange County with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, grey walls and beige floor.

Smithtown Artisan Home

Aspect Design Build

Expansive modern front door in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Custom Rustic Modern Pivot Entry Door

CLS Custom Doors and Windows

This is an example of a large modern front door in Los Angeles with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Boxmere

JPStyles

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional foyer in Baltimore with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Custom Doors

Builders Door & Window

Inspiration for a large transitional foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Gates

Gates Doors & Ironworks

Photo of a large modern front door in Los Angeles with concrete floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Cottesloe, Western Australia

User

This is an example of a contemporary entryway in Perth with white walls, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Huntington Beach

Michael Fullen Design Group

Country entryway in Los Angeles with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Rustling Cove

Smith Builders

A hidden door with touch-latches keeps the entryway sleek and clean while still providing functionality to access the guest room. Photographed by Phillip Leach

Mountain Side Modern Gem

Veritas Fine Homes Inc

Marona Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door in Denver with beige walls, slate floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

The Kimberley

Raykon Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Valhalla Residence

RKD Architects, Inc

The entry sits between two stone wedges that run from the front porch, through the entry, and out to the back porch. Photo by Vance Fox
Design ideas for a large country front door in Sacramento with slate floors, a pivot front door, beige walls and a dark wood front door.

Forest Road -Vail

Pruett & Co.

Welcome home- this space make quite the entry with soaring ceilings, a custom metal & wood pivot door and glow-y lighting.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Denver with white walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Modern Interior

ALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

RAS Photography, Rachel Sale
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Baltimore with white walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and white floor.

Modern Elements

Wells Built Homes

Rick Stordahl Photography
Large contemporary front door in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a large transitional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Napoli Residence

Abramson Architects

Exterior Stone wraps into the entry as a textural backdrop for a bold wooden pivot door. Dark wood details contrast white walls and a light grey floor. Photo: Roger Davies

Entryway Design Ideas with a Pivot Front Door and a Dark Wood 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.