This Farmhouse has a modern, minimalist feel, with a rustic touch, staying true to its southwest location. It features wood tones, brass and black with vintage and rustic accents throughout the decor.

Maplewood II Project

Victoria Balson Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style mudroom in New York with white walls, brick floors, red floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Hammett

Oivanki Photography

Photo of a large midcentury front door in New Orleans with white walls, brick floors, a double front door, a blue front door, red floor and vaulted.

XXS // Portico

Brosh Architects

The brief was to design a portico side Extension for an existing home to add more storage space for shoes, coats and above all, create a warm welcoming entrance to their home. Materials - Brick (to match existing) and birch plywood.

Texas Ranch House

WoodCo

Cypress Ceilings
Photo of a country entryway in Austin with beige walls, brick floors and vaulted.

Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC

Bloodfire Studios LLC

entry area from the main door of the addition
Small transitional vestibule in Atlanta with white walls, brick floors, a double front door, a black front door, grey floor and wallpaper.

Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation

nancekivell home planning & design

Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior

On the fairway

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

A view of the front door leading into the foyer and the central hall, beyond. The front porch floor is of local hand crafted brick. The vault in the ceiling mimics the gable element on the front porch roof.

Calle Mi Gusta

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Mid-sized foyer in Albuquerque with white walls, brick floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, red floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Southern Traditional Brick Two Story

Wyrick Residential Design

Large traditional mudroom in Houston with grey walls, brick floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, red floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Victoria BC Farm House (In Progress)

Christin Gregersen Interior Design

Modern Farmhouse Front Entry with herringbone brick floor and Navy Blue Front Door
Inspiration for a large country front door in San Francisco with white walls, brick floors, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floor.

Exterior Lantern Lighting

French Market Lanterns

This is an example of a large arts and crafts front door in Houston with white walls, brick floors, a single front door, a black front door, red floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Farmhouse Mudroom

Colette Interiors

Gut renovation of mudroom and adjacent powder room. Included custom paneling, herringbone brick floors with radiant heat, and addition of storage and hooks.

Fontaine New Build

TJH Construction Company, LLC

Photo of a large transitional front door in Other with brick floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

The mudroom, also known as the hunt room, not only serves as a space for storage but also as a potting room complete with a pantry and powder room.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional mudroom in Baltimore with white walls, brick floors, a dutch front door, a blue front door and timber.

The Breezeway

Brothers Builds

Previously concrete floor, osb walls, and no window. Now the first thing you see when you step into the farmhouse is a beautiful brick floor, trimmed out, natural light, and tongue and groove cedar floor to ceiling. Total transformation.

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.

Taviawk

Imbue Design

This is an example of a foyer in Salt Lake City with brick floors, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floor and wood.

XXS // Portico

Brosh Architects

Atlas Wall Mount - By Legendary Lighting

French Market Lanterns

Atlas Wall Mount - By Legendary Lighting Full Scroll Wall Mount Gas Lantern
Photo of an arts and crafts front door in Houston with white walls, brick floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door and wood.

All Ceiling Designs Entryway Design Ideas with Brick Floors

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.