Rancho Santa Fe, CA Home Staging Whispering Palms

Michael Andrew Photography
Photo of a large foyer in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Ford Place

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
Photo of a small transitional foyer in Cleveland with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a dark wood front door, a double front door and brown floor.

"Tuscan Estates" Model - Norris/Riverview Homes

Norris Furniture & Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional front door in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Design ideas for a small midcentury mudroom in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Inner Balance

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Inspiration for a large country front door in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Brentwood Interiors Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This foyer received a decor refresh to create a space that was cohesive with the deign plan for the remaining of the home. Neutral tones and natural accents were the focus.

South Beach in Leawood, Kansas - Entry

Kenny's Tile & Floor Covering

Photo of an expansive mediterranean entry hall in Kansas City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floor.

North Upland Hacienda

Rob Clark Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Lyon

J B Hall Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front door in Austin with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large transitional front door in Kansas City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Tuxedo Park

Elle Du Monde LLC

This is an example of a transitional entryway in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Carroll Gardens Corner Brownstone - Mudroom

Ben Herzog

Small transitional foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

PARC MONCEAU

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Photo : BCDF Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a blue front door, brown floor and wallpaper.

Stubbs Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style front door in Other with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door, brown floor and coffered.

HAUTEVILLE - Rénovation d'un appartement familial de 135m²

Studio Castille

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional foyer in Paris with blue walls, a double front door, brown floor and wallpaper.

White Marsh Residence | Blue Bell, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Fullerton Family Home

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Remodel Whole House: Regency Court

Nico Interior Design

Mid-sized traditional mudroom in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Lori & Jim's Mid Century Modern Whole House Renovation

Americraft, Inc

Photo of a large midcentury front door in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Landon

Frankel Design Build

Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, brown floor and a glass front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Double Front Door and Brown 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.