Large country foyer in New York with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door, wood and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a beach style mudroom in Minneapolis with blue walls, a single front door, a white front door, grey floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Appartement Jouffroy d'Abbans-

Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieur

Pour ce projet nous avons réduit l'entrée existante de moitié afin d'agrandir la nouvelle cuisine. Le challenge était de garder une vraie entrée avec beaucoup de caractère sur un tout petit espace.

Front Porches & Entrances

CBH Architects

This front porch redesign in Scotch Plains, NJ provided a deep enough porch for good coverage for guests and deliveries. The warmth of the wood double doors was continued in the ceiling of the barrel vault. Galaxy Building, In House Photography.

The Garden Bay Timber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Newly renovated front entry door with sidelights on either side.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front door in Vancouver with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood.

Rénovation totale d'un appartement familial

ATELIER F2B

séparation à claire-voie en chêne avec habillage du plafond
Small contemporary vestibule in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and wood.

Historic Naglee Park Preservation

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

This partially paned door with thick beveled glass is a typical feature in Craftsman homes, as is the covered porch.
Photo of a large arts and crafts front door in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a red front door, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

豊橋市　豊橋の家

株式会社kotori

ブルーグレーの塗り壁とレッドシダーの製作建具や軒天井がマッチする玄関ポーチ。
This is an example of a small modern front door in Other with blue walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor and wood.

MERCIER

AOUN INTERIEURS

Rien de tel qu'un peu de bleu pour égayer une journée. Lors de la rénovation de sa galerie, le client demande plus de lumière pour mettre en avant ses oeuvres. Pour lui, AOUN INTERIEURS a alors imaginé un projet avec une palette spécifique et un jeu de matière aux teintes naturelles. Aujourd'hui la galerie a gagné en taille et en clarté avec l'apport supplémentaire des fenêtres. Et surtout, le regard peut profiter pleinement de la mise en valeurs des tableaux.

The Mews

Anima Lunar Collective

In the renovation for a family mews, ALC met the clients need for a home to escape to. A little space where the client can tune in, wind down and connect with the beautiful surrounding landscape. This small home of 25m2 fits in everything the clients wanted to achieve from the space and more. The property is a perfect example of smart use of harmonised space as ALC designed and though through each detail in the property. The home includes details such as a bespoke headboard that has a retractable lighting and side table to allow for access to storage. The kitchen also integrates additional storage through bespoke cabinetry, this is key in such a small property. Drawing in qualities from the surrounding landscape ALC was able to deepen the client’s connection with the beautiful surrounding landscape, drawing the outside in through thoughtful colour and material choice. ALC designed an intimate seating area at the back of the home to further strengthen the clients relationship with the outdoors, this also extends the social area of the home maximising on the available space.

The Blue House

Black Cat Design Build, LLC

A bit of contrasting color to welcome you in to this home. Cedar ceilings under the covered entry, set off with black trim
This is an example of an eclectic entryway in Portland with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door and wood.

The Garden Bay Timber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Newly renoved covered entry, with log flared posts and a timber truss.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style front door in Vancouver with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood.

The Garden Bay Timber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Newly renoved covered entry, with log flared posts and a timber truss.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style front door in Vancouver with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood.

The Garden Bay Timber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Newly renoved covered entry, with log flared posts and a timber truss.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front door in Vancouver with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood.

The Garden Bay Timber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Newly renovated front entry door and closet space. A hidden L shaped stair case with a peekabo glass railing down the hallway.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front door in Vancouver with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Photo of a large country foyer in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a black front door, wood and wallpaper.

Entryway Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Wood

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.