Our client's wanted to create a home that was a blending of a classic farmhouse style with a modern twist, both on the interior layout and styling as well as the exterior. With two young children, they sought to create a plan layout which would provide open spaces and functionality for their family but also had the flexibility to evolve and modify the use of certain spaces as their children and lifestyle grew and changed.

Grand Oaks Estate

Nutter Custom Construction, LLC

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

The Norfolk - Wichita, KS

Nies Homes

Shane Organ Photo
Mid-sized country front door in Wichita with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

Our Work

Nikzad Floors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional entry hall in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Towne Lake Transitional

Talo Design Co.

Photo of a large transitional front door in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Covanburn Avenue, Hamilton

Millar Windows & Doors

This is an example of a modern front door in Glasgow with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Hollyberry Lane

KMH Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

New Neutrals

Lowe's Home Improvement

If you take inspiration from the natural world, opt for trend-defying calm neutrals. You may not realize how much range you can find—the spectrum runs from warm, earthy browns to cool, contemporary white.

Beacon Street Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a large transitional foyer in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

Craftsman

RON WILLIAMS BUILDING CO INC

Photo of an arts and crafts foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

Transitional Modern Home-Foyer

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Photo of a small transitional entry hall in Nashville with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Battersea House

Oakley Moore Interior Design

Transitional foyer in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a single front door and a gray front door.

Mount Pleasant Ion Eccentric

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Photo of a transitional foyer in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door, brown floor and recessed.

2016 Artisan Home Tour

Filament Lighting & Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a dutch front door and a gray front door.

Shady Oaks Lodge

Modern Rustic Homes

This is an example of a country foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

The Path Less Travelled

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized entry hall in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a gray front door and white floor.

West Rd Custom Build

Bob Buescher Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts front door in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

On Point

User

Country foyer in Philadelphia with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

The Dauphine – French Creole

Round Top Home Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional entry hall in Austin with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Portfolio

Joseph Rusin Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front door in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Gray 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.