This is an example of a modern front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. Structural considerations required a more extensive tear down, however the clients wanted the entire remodel design kept intact, essentially recreating much of the existing home. The overall floor plan design centers on maximizing the views, while extensive glazing is carefully placed to frame and enhance them. The residence opens up to the outdoor living and views from multiple spaces and visually connects interior spaces in the inner court. The client, who also specializes in residential interiors, had a vision of ‘transitional’ style for the home, marrying clean and contemporary elements with touches of antique charm. Energy efficient materials along with reclaimed architectural wood details were seamlessly integrated, adding sustainable design elements to this transitional design. The architect and client collaboration strived to achieve modern, clean spaces playfully interjecting rustic elements throughout the home. Greenbelt Homes Glynis Wood Interiors Photography by Bryant Hill

Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography

From Kids to Quiet

SV Design

On the site of an old family summer cottage, nestled on a lake in upstate New York, rests this newly constructed year round residence. The house is designed for two, yet provides plenty of space for adult children and grandchildren to come and visit. The serenity of the lake is captured with an open floor plan, anchored by fireplaces to cozy up to. The public side of the house presents a subdued presence with a courtyard enclosed by three wings of the house. Photo Credit: David Lamb

FORMA Design

The dramatic front-door surround gives a hint of the architectural language of the addition in the back of the house. A hand-hammered vaulted copper canopy hangs above the door and is lit from below for dramatic effect. A door with a glass light allows for a glimpse of what awaits you inside.

St. Simons Island, GA

Summerour Architects

5,400 Heated Square Foot home in St. Simons Island, GA
Design ideas for a mediterranean foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.

Rustic Entry

Small country mudroom in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone floors, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floor, wood and wood walls.

Elliot

ACH Custom Homes

Photo of a country front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a glass front door.

Art Deco House, Malvern

Caulfield Krivanek Architecture

With a touch of Hollywood glamour, this grand entrance welcomes visitors. Exquisite detailing in the front door, first floor window and entrance lights offer a glimpse of the quality of finishes inside the home.

Lakeshore Renovation

Tucker Homes

Traditional entryway in Toronto with a glass front door.

BUZZARD'S BAY

Hickox Williams Architects, Inc.

The original house, built in the early 18th century, was moved to this location two hundred years later. This whole house project includes an outdoor stage, a library, two barns, an exercise complex and extensive landscaping with tennis court and pools. A new stair winds upward to the study built as a widow's walk on the roof. A large window provides a view to the sea-wall at the bottom of the garden and Buzzard's Bay beyond. The new stair allows views from the central front hall into the Living Room, which spans the waterside. The bluestone-edged swimming pool and hot pool merge with the landscape, creating the illusion that the pool and the sea are continuous.

Oceanfront Cottage

Whitten Architects

photography by Trent Bell
This is an example of a traditional entryway in Portland Maine with a glass front door.

Broad Oaks

Zogheib, Necessary Luxury

Expansive modern foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floor and wood.

6313

Heavenly Homes

Traditional entryway in Houston with a glass front door, a double front door and beige floor.

Oak Pond Home Remodel

Green Couch Design

Small midcentury mudroom in Oklahoma City with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floor.

Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Large scandinavian front door in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floor and exposed beam.

Buckhead Remodel

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Photo of a transitional mudroom in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floor and wallpaper.

Gear Loft

Johnston Architects

Photo of a small country mudroom in Seattle with grey floor, wood walls, brown walls, concrete floors, a glass front door, vaulted and wood.

Cape Elizabeth Renovation

Reiter Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a beach style mudroom in Portland Maine with beige walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floor and wood walls.

823

The PRG Group

Design ideas for a country mudroom in Other with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with an Orange Front Door and a Glass 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.