Design ideas for a small country front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Historic Home Entry

Six Walls Inc

Once an empty vast foyer, this busy family of five needed a space that suited their needs. As the primary entrance to the home for both the family and guests, the update needed to serve a variety of functions. Easy and organized drop zones for kids. Hidden coat storage. Bench seat for taking shoes on and off; but also a lovely and inviting space when entertaining.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a small country entry hall in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Forever Ranch

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The entry is visually separated from the dining room by a suspended ipe screen wall.
Photo of a small midcentury front door in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Ski Tip 14

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Photo of a country front door in Other with white walls, marble floors, a dark wood front door, brown floor and vaulted.

Ozarks Neo Prairie

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Photo of a contemporary foyer in Little Rock with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Century Farms

Willis Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a transitional foyer in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве

Duga Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian entry hall in Saint Petersburg with white walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Red Hill House

Bella Vie Interiors

This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.

Foyer

Kay Story Interiors

Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, a single front door, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

823

The PRG Group

Design ideas for a country entryway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor and wood.

Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room

Clark + Aldine

Inspiration for a mid-sized country mudroom in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional foyer in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bright and Fun Transitional Entry - Dallas, TX

Design Lifestyles, LLC

Inspiration for a small front door in Dallas with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floor.

West Clay Residence

Nystrom Design

Design ideas for a transitional entry hall in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a white front door and brown floor.

Pathway : Victorian Tiles

London Mosaic

London Mosaic Traditional Pathway Design
Design ideas for a traditional entryway in London with ceramic floors and brown floor.

The Rustic Modern

House Sprucing

Inspiration for a large country foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Photos

The Bespoke Craftsman

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional foyer in San Diego with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a blue front door and brown floor.

Austin Victorian

Chango

Austin Victorian by Chango & Co. Architectural Advisement & Interior Design by Chango & Co. Architecture by William Hablinski Construction by J Pinnelli Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott

RIOS

Jula Cole Design

Country mudroom in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Brown Floor and Green 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.