Mid-sized transitional entry hall in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a gray front door, timber and planked wall panelling.

狭小住宅リノベーション｜減築することで甦る家

中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所

玄関には新しい小さな便利なポストも設置しました。
Design ideas for a small entry hall in Osaka with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a gray front door, white floor, wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

豊四季の家

ユウ建築設計室

Photo of a small scandinavian entry hall in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a gray front door, grey floor, wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

スキユハウス　―犬と暮らす、ねじれ屋根の家―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

エントランスを入ると犬と一緒に登れる緩やかな階段が出迎えます。階段周りはバスルーム、収納などのある回遊できる土間になっています。 Photo by Masao Nishikawa
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern entryway in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, planked wall panelling, a sliding front door and a gray front door.

Keowee Lake House

C.E.I.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and planked wall panelling.

ツナグ・モノリス／併用住宅のエレベーター棟増築計画

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

エントランスのガラス屋根
Design ideas for a small contemporary entryway in Yokohama with grey walls, brick floors, a sliding front door, a gray front door, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

ツナグ・モノリス／併用住宅のエレベーター棟増築計画

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

EVホール２から母屋を見る。ガラス越しに食堂のテーブルが見える
This is an example of a small contemporary entry hall in Yokohama with white walls, porcelain floors, a sliding front door, a gray front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

ツナグ・モノリス／併用住宅のエレベーター棟増築計画

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

EVホール１の内観。床はレンガタイル、幕板はモルタル掻き落とし、天井は木格子の上に障子パネル
Photo of a small contemporary entry hall in Yokohama with grey walls, brick floors, a sliding front door, a gray front door, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

ソラミノイエ　―子育てと家事を楽しむ、戸建てリノベーション―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

真っ暗だった廊下へは階段を介して光が届きます。玄関スペースを広げてワークスペースとしました（写真右側）。玄関収納にはバギー置場を設け、子どもの成長に合わせて変えていきます。（写真　傍島利浩）
Design ideas for a small modern entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, cork floors, a single front door, a gray front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Деревенский сканди в городской квартире

Kutenkovs project

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian front door in Novosibirsk with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Деревенский сканди в городской квартире

Kutenkovs project

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian front door in Novosibirsk with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Gray Front Door and Planked Wall Panelling

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.