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.

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.

Lamb Residence

Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP

Ciro Coelho Photography
Photo of a contemporary front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Calender

ALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLC

Brian McWeeney
Design ideas for a transitional front door in Dallas with concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door, beige walls and beige floor.

Palm Desert- Midcentury Modern

Abode Image

Photography by ABODE IMAGE
Mid-sized midcentury front door in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a double front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Hall d'entrée

franck brouillet * photographies

franck brouillet
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Bordeaux with grey walls, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small modern foyer in Seattle with grey walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Transitional Style

Yeda Home Decor LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional foyer in DC Metro with green walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Rochester Mid-Century

Nightingale Co.

Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Detroit with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Los Gatos courtyards house

ANAV-DESIGN

black framed windows, oak floor, orange door,
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Modern-Retro Westside Kitchen

Mighty House Construction

This is an example of a midcentury entryway in Seattle with white walls, linoleum floors, an orange front door and beige floor.

リノベの家　下広岡

株式会社リノベ

This is an example of a small traditional entry hall in Other with grey walls, plywood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Custom Meadowvale

Rinaldi Homes

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

Fenway Condo

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Photo: Samara Vise Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Marguerite Apt A

Cree designs

A beautiful urban beachside apartment in Corona Del Mar, CA. Open concept entry, living, dining, and kitchen are the primary spaces to hang out in.
This is an example of a small beach style front door in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Walnut St Home

Habit Studio

Judy Obersi
Large transitional mudroom in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Armstrong

New Bedford Floor Covering, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front door in Boston with beige walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Renovation - Lorne Park

Cresmark Custom Homes

Open concept main hallway entry with paneled feature wall and light hardwood flooring. Wood front door with clear glass sidelite.
Design ideas for a modern entryway in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door, beige floor and panelled walls.

リノベの家　下広岡

株式会社リノベ

Design ideas for a small traditional entry hall in Other with orange walls, plywood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Sandpiper Mid-Century Modern

Abode Image

Photography by ABODE IMAGE
Inspiration for a midcentury entryway in Other with a double front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with an Orange Front Door and Beige Floor

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.