Photo of a large country foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Prospect Heights Brownstone - Vestibule

Ben Herzog

Inspiration for a small transitional front door in New York with pink walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floor and wallpaper.

Madeira Modern Farmhouse

Michele Nieter - Arbor Living Interiors

Country entryway in Cincinnati with a double front door, a dark wood front door and planked wall panelling.

Sheer Perfection

Anny Designs

This house accommodates comfort spaces for multi-generation families with multiple master suites to provide each family with a private space that they can enjoy with each unique design style. The different design styles flow harmoniously throughout the two-story house and unite in the expansive living room that opens up to a spacious rear patio for the families to spend their family time together. This traditional house design exudes elegance with pleasing state-of-the-art features.

Прихожая

Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!

Крупноформатные зеркала расширяют небольшую прихожую
Inspiration for a small transitional entry hall in Moscow with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Suburban Traditional

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a traditional front door with a dutch front door, a dark wood front door, decorative wall panelling, grey walls, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bay Pearl

Kirsten Johnstone Architecture

Photo of a large modern entry hall in Melbourne with porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor and wood walls.

Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva

Lowell Custom Homes

https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Photo by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Relaxed luxury on the shore of beautiful Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.

Summit Avenue Mudroom Entry Bench

Amy Carman Design

In the remodel of this early 1900s home, space was reallocated from the original dark, boxy kitchen and dining room to create a new mudroom, larger kitchen, and brighter dining space. Seating, storage, and coat hooks, all near the home's rear entry, make this home much more family-friendly!

Mudroom Hall Tree

Meyer Design

This mudroom can be opened up to the rest of the first floor plan with hidden pocket doors! The open bench, hooks and cubbies add super flexible storage! Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

Entry Foyer

Angela Reynolds Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Miami with green walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Golf Course Contemporary

Peregrine Design Build

Herringbone tiled entry
Photo of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Burlington with grey walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Mount Baker Historic Craftsman

Board & Vellum

Photography by Miranda Estes
Mid-sized arts and crafts foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, wood walls and coffered.

Long Grove, IL 3

Heartstone Custom Builders

This is an example of a foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and brick walls.

The Dunes

Renovation Angel Interior Design Noosa

Giraffe entry door with Vietnamese entry "dong." Tropical garden leads through entry into open vaulted living area.
Photo of a small beach style front door in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

RSJ, Grand Highlands

Aspen Builders

Photo of a transitional foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Waters Edge

Coastal Signature Homes

This is an example of a transitional foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floor and panelled walls.

Winter Decor

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Inspiration for a front door in Chicago with a single front door, a dark wood front door and brick walls.

American Spirit

Faure Halvorsen Architects

Photo of a large country mudroom in Other with slate floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor, wood, wood walls and brown walls.

Lakeside Executive Retreat

Duke Homes, Inc.

Soaring ceilings, natural light and floor to ceiling paneling work together to create an impressive yet welcoming entry.
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Indianapolis with white walls, laminate floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

All Wall Treatments Entryway Design Ideas with 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.