VHT Studios
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts mudroom in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Entry

Wolfe Rizor Interiors

Expansive traditional foyer in Orlando with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a medium wood front door.

Doors

Window World

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front door in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

Interior Front Entrance

Catlin Design

Shown here is a mix use of style to create a unique space. A repeat of stone is captured with a stone entry cabinet and use of texture is seen with a paneled wallpaper ceiling.

Niwot New Construction

Coburn Design Build

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts foyer in Denver with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

The Village Condo at Mountain Park

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Condo entry from spiral staircase into large hallway.
Photo of a small mediterranean front door in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

3 Creek Ranch

With the Grain, LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized country entry hall in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

Hip and Fresh in Evanston

Esslinger Design Company

Hip and fresh update to this historic home in Evanston, using bold colors, shapes and patterns.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

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.

Fun and Colorful in San Jose

Carmit Oron Interior Design

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.

Transitional Elegance Entry

John McClain Design

A semi-open floor plan greets you as you enter this home. Custom staircase leading to the second floor showcases a custom entry table and a view of the family room and kitchen are down the hall. The blue themed dining room is designated by floor to ceiling columns. We had the pleasure of designing all of the wood work details in this home. Photo: Stephen Allen

Foyer Featuring Stone Columns and Floating Open Tread Walnut Staircase with Waln

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Foyer featuring stone columns and floating open tread walnut staircase with walnut pivot front door. Walnut pivot door with side lights and transom. Linear wall sconces.

Sherman Hill

Anders Hagberg Construction

painted door
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front door in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Oakland Bachelor Studio

Monogram Decor

Photo by Adza
This is an example of a small eclectic foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home

Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design

The grand entry sets the tone as you enter this fresh modern farmhouse with high ceilings, clerestory windows, rustic wood tones with an air of European flavor. The large-scale original artwork compliments a trifecta of iron furnishings and the multi-pendant light fixture.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Maison LeBlanc

E.T. DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC.

Mid-sized transitional front door in Vancouver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

Surrey Hills, Dado rail with painted timber panelling below and wallpaper above.

Colour Confidence Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country entry hall in Melbourne with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Hilltop

Whalen Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front door in St Louis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

Foyer + Stairwell - The Aerius - Two Story Modern American Craftsman

Cascade West Development

The Aerius - Modern American Craftsman on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Upon opening the 8ft tall door and entering the foyer an immediate display of light, color and energy is presented to us in the form of 13ft coffered ceilings, abundant natural lighting and an ornate glass chandelier. Beckoning across the hall an entrance to the Great Room is beset by the Master Suite, the Den, a central stairway to the Upper Level and a passageway to the 4-bay Garage and Guest Bedroom with attached bath. Advancement to the Great Room reveals massive, built-in vertical storage, a vast area for all manner of social interactions and a bountiful showcase of the forest scenery that allows the natural splendor of the outside in. The sleek corner-kitchen is composed with elevated countertops. These additional 4in create the perfect fit for our larger-than-life homeowner and make stooping and drooping a distant memory. The comfortable kitchen creates no spatial divide and easily transitions to the sun-drenched dining nook, complete with overhead coffered-beam ceiling. This trifecta of function, form and flow accommodates all shapes and sizes and allows any number of events to be hosted here. On the rare occasion more room is needed, the sliding glass doors can be opened allowing an out-pour of activity. Almost doubling the square-footage and extending the Great Room into the arboreous locale is sure to guarantee long nights out under the stars. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Expansive Luxury Craftsman Home

BlackRock Construction

Joey Jones
Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts foyer in Burlington with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Medium Wood 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.