Fall entry with pumpkins and chrysanthemum.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front door in Portland with brown walls, brick floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Dallas | Melissa | Kitchen, Bar, Dining, Fireplaces

Kitchen Design Concepts

This 1960's home needed a little love to bring it into the new century while retaining the traditional charm of the house and entertaining the maximalist taste of the homeowners. Mixing bold colors and fun patterns were not only welcome but a requirement, so this home got a fun makeover in almost every room! Original brick floors laid in a herringbone pattern had to be retained and were a great element to design around. They were stripped, washed, stained, and sealed. All wood floors in the home were also sanded, stained, and refinished so the front stairway got a mini-makeover as well. The bright yellow front door speaks for itself, and welcomes you to this stunning home.

Dutch Doors

OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.

Mid-sized transitional front door in Orange County with brick floors, a dutch front door, a yellow front door and brown floor.

State Street Home Remodel

Pro Choice Contractors

This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Raleigh with grey walls, brick floors, a single front door and a yellow front door.

Yellow Door Cape Cod

Tobias M. Sullivan Architect

photos by Nicole Rauzi, R.A. and Tina Colebrook, R.A.
This is an example of a transitional front door in Baltimore with grey walls, brick floors, a single front door and a yellow front door.

1920s Bungalow Staged for Sale

StudioBARON Design + Staging

Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with white walls, brick floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and red floor.

Outdoor Living - Life inside, and out!

Boca Tech and Automation

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, brick floors, a yellow front door and brown floor.

Exterior Painters

Fresh Coat Painters of Gainesville

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front door in Other with yellow walls, brick floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and red floor.

Fall-O-Ween

Three Roses Interiors

Fall entry with pumpkins and chrysanthemum.
Mid-sized traditional front door in Portland with brown walls, brick floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Brick Floors and a Yellow 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.