Photo of a mid-sized traditional foyer in Raleigh with white walls, brick floors, a double front door and a brown front door.

Traditional Entry

Design ideas for a traditional front door in Minneapolis with beige walls, brick floors, a double front door, a brown front door and red floor.

English Country House | Greenville, DE

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a large traditional mudroom in Wilmington with grey walls, brick floors, a single front door, a brown front door and red floor.

Stone Creek Residence

Brechbuhler Architects

Stone Creek Residence - Mud Room and Utility Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional mudroom in Other with white walls, brick floors, a dutch front door, a brown front door and brown floor.

Baileyana 2

Black Bear Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional front door in San Francisco with brick floors, a single front door and a brown front door.

Breathtaking Entryway Design Featuring a Custom Ornate Wrought Iron Door

Clark Hall Doors

Bask in a breathtaking view every time you come home. This luxe and unique entryway and driveway sets the stage for one of our favorite projects—the ornate iron doors and windows finished in Cinnamon look absolutely beautiful on this exterior. Photo by Jim Schmid Photography

ImComingHome

S.Flynn Design + Build

The mudroom was in desperate need of a refresh. We put a rustic, white-washed herringbone brick tile on the floor, which adds so much character to the space, plus it’s enormously practical. Speaking of practicality, we added a row of mudroom lockers and a bench with loads of storage, plus plenty of room to slide shoes under the drawers. We love how the natural, character-grade oak cabinets pair with the white cabinetry, which is original to the home but with new drawer fronts. We had so much fun designing this cozy little room, from the wood slat detail on the walls to the vintage-inspired ceramic knobs on the bench drawers.

Ambler Kitchen & Mudroom

Mergen Company

This entry to the home in the past had been the laundry. It was opened up, with more windows and is now a useful mud room. There are now two laundrys, one on the second floor to service the bedroooms and also one in the basement for larger items like blankets.

Exterior Projects

Dorsey Contracting Co.

Photo of a large contemporary front door in Other with white walls, brick floors, a single front door, a brown front door, red floor and vaulted.

Coastal Family Retreat

Pamela Neel Interiors

Design ideas for a small beach style front door in Jacksonville with brown walls, brick floors, a single front door and a brown front door.

Paradiso

Inside Stories

Entryway in Denver with brick floors, a double front door, a brown front door, vaulted and brick walls.

Master Bathroom, Laundry and Foyer Remodel

A&E Construction and Design Center

Mudroom/Foyer, Master Bathroom and Laundry Room renovation in Pennington, NJ. By relocating the laundry room to the second floor A&E was able to expand the mudroom/foyer and add a powder room. Functional bench seating and custom inset cabinetry not only hide the clutter but look beautiful when you enter the home. Upstairs master bath remodel includes spacious walk-in shower with bench, freestanding soaking tub, double vanity with plenty of storage. Mixed metal hardware including bronze and chrome. Water closet behind pocket door. Walk-in closet features custom built-ins for plenty of storage. Second story laundry features shiplap walls, butcher block countertop for folding, convenient sink and custom cabinetry throughout. Granite, quartz and quartzite and neutral tones were used throughout these projects.

Stanford Remodel

Lynch Construction Group

Mid-sized traditional foyer in New Orleans with beige walls, brick floors, a single front door and a brown front door.

Palm Breeze on Ono

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

The living room has white ship lap walls and split brick floors. There are french doors leading to a porch overlooking the water. There is wood flooring matching the stained wooden columns and beams. There is a sliding wooden barn door to add to the rustic appeal of the room. Designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and build by Phillip Vlahos of VDT Construction.

Modern Farmhouse

Calista Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a mid-sized country front door in Miami with beige walls, brick floors, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floor.

Exterior Lantern Lighting

French Market Lanterns

This is an example of a country front door in Houston with white walls, brick floors, a double front door, a brown front door, red floor and vaulted.

Master Bathroom, Laundry and Foyer Remodel

A&E Construction and Design Center

Coastal Family Retreat

Pamela Neel Interiors

Inspiration for a small beach style front door in Jacksonville with brown walls, brick floors, a single front door and a brown front door.

Masterpiece Entry Doors

Masterpiece Doors

Masterpiece Doors & Shutters Orleans Design - New Natural Bronze Finish - Monumental Glass - 678-894-1450
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Atlanta with beige walls, brick floors, a double front door, a brown front door and red floor.

Kitchen and Family Room with Master Suite Addition

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

We added a 3 story addition to this 1920's Dutch colonial style home. The addition consisted of an unfinished basement/future playroom, a main floor kitchen and family room and a master suite above. We also added a screened porch with double french doors that became the transition between the existing living room, the new kitchen addition and the backyard. The existing kitchen became the new mudroom. We matched the interior and exterior details of the original home to create a seamless addition. Photos- Chris Marshall & Sole Van Emden

Entryway Design Ideas with Brick Floors and a Brown 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.