This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front door in Orange County with a dutch front door, an orange front door, white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Modern Spanish Revival

SDG Architects

Photo by John Merkl
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and brown floor.

Promontory

Gina Roberts-Wagner

This is an example of a contemporary front door in Boise with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

exposition heights

Floisand Studio

Design ideas for a small scandinavian entry hall in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and white floor.

Lake Oswego Modern Retreat

Grove Custom Homes

Mid-sized modern front door in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Modern Decorative Entry Door

User

A mountain modern residence situated in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. Our modern aluminum door adds just the right amount of flair to this beautiful home designed by FORMation Architecture. The Circle F Residence has a beautiful mixture of natural stone, wood and metal, creating a home that blends flawlessly into it’s environment. The modern door design was selected to complete the home with a warm front entrance. This signature piece is designed with horizontal cutters and a wenge wood handle accented with stainless steel caps. The obscure glass was chosen to add natural light and provide privacy to the front entry of the home. Performance was also factor in the selection of this piece; quad pane glass and a fully insulated aluminum door slab offer high performance and protection from the extreme weather. This distinctive modern aluminum door completes the home and provides a warm, beautiful entry way.

Litlle Rock

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Inspiration for a modern entryway in Los Angeles with a single front door and an orange front door.

House // TW

M Gooden Design

Photo: Roy Aguilar
Design ideas for a small midcentury foyer in Dallas with a single front door and an orange front door.

The Jetsetter | Dallas

Bauhaus Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front door in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floor.

各務原の切妻屋根の家

永井政光建築設計事務所

Photo of a small asian entry hall in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a sliding front door, an orange front door, orange floor and wood.

Ravenna Garden House entry Hall

D3 Architects

The entry to this modern home is protected and screened from the main living spaces so people have a moment to acclimate. This is a centuries old tradtional architectural design strategy found all over the world, from England, to North Africa, to East Asia.

Kensington Mid-Century Addition/Renovation

Balodemas Architects

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front door in DC Metro with a single front door and an orange front door.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

The front entry is opened up and unique storage cabinetry is added to handle clothing, shoes and pantry storage for the kitchen. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

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building Lab, inc.

View of entry hall at night. Scott Hargis Photography.
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in San Francisco with white walls, a single front door, an orange front door and light hardwood floors.

The Last House

David Small Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary entry hall in Toronto with white walls, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floor.

Contemporary Entry

Inspiration for a contemporary entry hall in Melbourne with white walls, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

House // TW

M Gooden Design

Photo: Roy Aguilar
Design ideas for a small midcentury foyer in Dallas with terra-cotta floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

Orange Front Door

Voorhees Design Chatsworth

This front entry door is 48" wide and features a 36" tall Stainless Steel Handle. It is a 3 lite door with white laminated glass, while the sidelite is done in clear glass. It is painted in a burnt orange color on the outside, while the interior is painted black.

Arias Project

Khameleon Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door, an orange front door and white floor.

Joshua Nimmo

NIMMO Architecture

Contemporary entryway in Dallas with a single front door and an orange front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with an Orange 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.