This is an example of a large beach style foyer in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Smithtown Artisan Home

Aspect Design Build

Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Transitional Entry

Inspiration for a transitional front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Maison Grenier

Agathe Marimbert architecte

Philippe Billard
Inspiration for a contemporary mudroom in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors and a pivot front door.

Las Canoas Remodel Center Pivot Door

Allen Construction

Architect: Richard Warner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Award Winner: Master Design Awards, Best of Show
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Ledgewood- Front Door

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a modern front door in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a white front door.

Vista Residence

Miró Rivera Architects

Paul Finkel
Large midcentury foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a black front door.

Creating a modern facade

Bekom Design

Designers: Susan Bowen & Revital Kaufman-Meron Photos: LucidPic Photography - Rich Anderson
This is an example of a large modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, a pivot front door, light hardwood floors, a brown front door and beige floor.

Lake Oconee Residence

Architectural Collaborative

We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake.

Contemporary Home Design and Remodel

SOD Home Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and beige floor.

Edmonds

Alair Kirkland

Mid-sized transitional front door in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and beige floor.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Ross Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

A view of the entry made of charcoal concrete board and an open pivot door.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern entryway in San Francisco with a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Boatwright Road 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern foyer in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, brown floor and wood walls.

Arcadia Light

Benedicte Torrington Interior Design

Contemporary entry hall in Phoenix with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and beige floor.

Martis Modern Farmhouse Entry

ID3 Interior Design

Photo by Sinead Hastings-Tahoe Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a country foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and beige floor.

Swan Valley Modern Rustic

Skidmore Construction

A glass pivot door welcomes you to this modern rustic home with incredible mountain views. The home office is behind barn doors for privacy and the board and batten trim work and stunning light fixture bring elegance to the space. The herringbone pattern in the light hardwood floor guides you into the heart of the home.

Mooloolaba rebuild

Coastal Style Constructions

Small beach style foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, vaulted and panelled walls.

Tarzana

Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.

Front entrance of luxurious contemporary home. This open space allows for a seamless flow within the entire first floor.
Large contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Farmhouse Style Home

Arrowtown Construction | General Contractors, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse

K2 Signature Homes

5' pivot entry door and foyer. Photo by Eric Kruk
Large contemporary foyer in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and a Pivot 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.