http://www.cookarchitectural.com Perched on wooded hilltop, this historical estate home was thoughtfully restored and expanded, addressing the modern needs of a large family and incorporating the unique style of its owners. The design is teeming with custom details including a porte cochère and fox head rain spouts, providing references to the historical narrative of the site’s long history.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Large country entryway in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, slate floors, black floor and decorative wall panelling.

Elston

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized midcentury mudroom in Grand Rapids with white walls, carpet and blue floor.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Custom dog wash located in mudroom
Photo of a mid-sized country mudroom in Denver with white walls, black floor and coffered.

Timeless Colonial Project

The Fox Group

Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls and black floor.

Luxe Traditonal Sitting Room

Maraya Interior Design

Black Venetian Plaster Music room with ornate white moldings. Handknotted grey and cream rug, Baccarat crystal lighting in Dining Room and Burgandy lighting in music room. Dining Room in background. This room is off the entry. Black wood floors, contemporary gold artwork. Antique black piano. White, gold and almost black are used in this very large, traditional remodel of an original Landry Group Home, filled with contemporary furniture, modern art and decor. White painted moldings on walls and ceilings, combined with black stained wide plank wood flooring. Very grand spaces, including living room, family room, dining room and music room feature hand knotted rugs in modern light grey, gold and black free form styles. All large rooms, including the master suite, feature white painted fireplace surrounds in carved moldings. Music room is stunning in black venetian plaster and carved white details on the ceiling with burgandy velvet upholstered chairs and a burgandy accented Baccarat Crystal chandelier. All lighting throughout the home, including the stairwell and extra large dining room hold Baccarat lighting fixtures. Master suite is composed of his and her baths, a sitting room divided from the master bedroom by beautiful carved white doors. Guest house shows arched white french doors, ornate gold mirror, and carved crown moldings. All the spaces are comfortable and cozy with warm, soft textures throughout. Project Location: Lake Sherwood, Westlake, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills.

Family Lake House

aamodt / plumb architects

Modern artwork on the hallway and front door of the Lake Austin project, a modern home in Austin, Texas.
Photo of a contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floor.

Living Spaces by SUITE New York

SUITE New York

This is an example of a transitional entryway in New York with white walls and black floor.

Mud Room Cabinets

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

Entering from the garage, this mud area is a welcoming transition between the exterior and interior spaces. Since this is located in an open plan family room, the homeowners wanted the built-in cabinets to echo the style in the rest of the house while still providing all the benefits of a mud room. Kara Lashuay

Portola Valley Ranch

Libby Raab Architecture

Front Entry Gable on Modern Farmhouse
Mid-sized country front door in San Francisco with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Parquet Nero Personalizzato

HUS MILANO

Il cavallo di battaglia di Neroparquet è la personalizzazione. In questo caso il cliente ha scelto un oliatura nera, per rendere più ricercato il parquet. Anche il formato scelto è stato creato su misura (30x60) che è stato poi posato in una composizione che vede l’alternarsi di moduli perpendicolari tra loro (1 vert, 2 orizz). Il battiscopa bianco crea un forte contrasto ma bilancia il tono scuro del parquet.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

Inspired by the luxurious hotels of Europe, we were inspired to keep the palette monochrome. but all the elements have strong lines that all work together to give a sense of drama. The amazing black and white geometric tiles take centre stage and greet everyone coming into this incredible double-fronted Victorian house. The console table is almost like a sculpture, holding the space alongside the very simple decorative elements. The simple pendants continue the black and white colour palette.

Maison cubique enduit et briques grises

POUWELS AB ARCHITECTEURS

Entrée conçue comme un atrium sur 2 niveaux autour de laquelle s'organisent de nombreuses pièces
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Lille with white walls, ceramic floors, a black front door and black floor.

Midcentury inspired new build

Cat Dal Interiors

This new build architectural gem required a sensitive approach to balance the strong modernist language with the personal, emotive feel desired by the clients. Taking inspiration from the California MCM aesthetic, we added bold colour blocking, interesting textiles and patterns, and eclectic lighting to soften the glazing, crisp detailing and linear forms. With a focus on juxtaposition and contrast, we played with the ‘mix’; utilising a blend of new & vintage pieces, differing shapes & textures, and touches of whimsy for a lived in feel.

Deloraine Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

front entry w/ seating
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain floors, black floor and panelled walls.

Dark and moody family home, Mississauga ON

avenue design inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a black front door and black floor.

Westmere Residence

Kanat Studio

White entry with floating cabinet and minimalist décor.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary entry hall in Auckland with white walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Westfield NJ, New Build

Raychel Wade Design

Transitional mudroom in New York with beige walls and blue floor.

Foyer

The Decorator, LLC

Behind the glass front door is an Iron Works console table that sets the tone for the design of the home.
Large transitional foyer in Denver with white walls, slate floors, a double front door, a glass front door and black floor.

Olympus Cove

DFS Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury front door in Salt Lake City with white walls and black floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Black Floor and Blue 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.