Inspiration for an eclectic entryway in Philadelphia with brown walls, a single front door and an orange front door.

Modern Contemporary Front Entry. Front Yard Outdoor Living Area in Wash Park, Denver.
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Denver with brown walls, concrete floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

Alder Street Residence. Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front door in Seattle with brown walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floor.

Pacific Palisades

New Generation Home Improvements

Designed by Natalie Myers of Veneer Designs. Photography by Amy Bartlam.
Design ideas for a midcentury entry hall in Los Angeles with brown walls, a single front door, an orange front door and white floor.

Swansboro New Build

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor and wood walls.

Rustic Revelation

Angelica Henry Design

This is an example of a country foyer in Phoenix with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door and an orange front door.

Bau von verschiedenen Holzhäusern mit Holzfassade

Wilhelm Bruns GmbH Zimmerei und Tischlerei

Überdachter Eingang an ein Holzhaus
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Hamburg with brown walls, a single front door and an orange front door.

Armstrong

Abram W. Bergey & Sons, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional front door in Philadelphia with brown walls, vinyl floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

清瀬の家

SCaD株式会社　一級建築士事務所

Photo of a mid-sized asian entry hall in Tokyo Suburbs with concrete floors, a sliding front door, an orange front door, grey floor and brown walls.

Alder Street Residence. Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front door in Seattle with brown walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floor.

Swansboro New Build

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Beach style front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor and wood walls.

Entryway Design Ideas with Brown Walls and an Orange 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.