This is an example of a mid-sized modern foyer in Melbourne with beige walls, bamboo floors, a single front door and a red front door.

Coppell House

Mohment

Large contemporary front door in Dallas with bamboo floors, white walls, a single front door, a red front door and brown floor.

Aranda House

Light House Architecture & Science

Ben Wrigley
Small contemporary mudroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, bamboo floors, a double front door, a red front door and brown floor.

Boston St

Peterberg Construction, Inc

Peterberg Construction, Inc Main Entry w/ Hall Closet
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, bamboo floors, a single front door and a red front door.

Mashpee Post Modern

Longfellow Design Build

Mike Ciolino
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern foyer in Boston with white walls, bamboo floors, a single front door, a red front door and beige floor.

Clerestory Window Entry Hall, Faculty House, ENRarchitects with Topos Architects

Eric N. Rohlfing, ENR architects

ENRarchitects designed and rebuilt this 975sf, single story Residence, adjacent to Stanford University, as project architect and contractor in collaboration with Topos Architects, Inc. The owner, who hopes to ultimately retire in this home, had built the original home with his father. Services by ENRarchitects included complete architectural, structural, energy compliance, mechanical, electrical and landscape designs, cost analysis, sub contractor management, material & equipment selection & acquisition and, construction monitoring. Green/sustainable features: existing site & structure; dense residential neighborhood; close proximity to public transit; reuse existing slab & framing; salvaged framing members; fly ash concrete; engineered wood; recycled content insulation & gypsum board; tankless water heating; hydronic floor heating; low-flow plumbing fixtures; energy efficient lighting fixtures & appliances; abundant clerestory natural lighting & ventilation; bamboo flooring & cabinets; recycled content countertops, window sills, tile & carpet; programmable controls; and porus paving surfaces.

くの字の平屋

kameplan architects一級建築士事務所

2017年　日本エコハウス大賞　協賛賞〜お客様を迎える玄関とは別に、家族のための3帖ほどの内玄関を設けています。雑然としがちな靴や傘、コートやバビーカーなどが収納できます。
Design ideas for a mid-sized country entry hall in Other with white walls, bamboo floors, a sliding front door, a red front door and beige floor.

くの字の平屋

kameplan architects一級建築士事務所

2017年　日本エコハウス大賞　協賛賞〜左のワインレッドのドアは木製の玄関ドア。右手の奥に家族用の内玄関と収納スペースを設けていますので、お客様をお迎えする空間はすっきりシンプルに。宙に浮いている収納はスリッパ収納です。
Photo of a mid-sized country entry hall in Other with white walls, bamboo floors, a single front door, a red front door and beige floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Bamboo Floors and a Red 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.