This fabulous mirror reflect the grand spiral staircase in the entrance. The modern entry table reflects the shapes of the chandelier and the iron balustrade on the staircase. Photo by Fernando De Los Santos

2016 Home A Rama Chatham Hills

G&G Custom Homes, Inc

Mid-sized contemporary front door in Indianapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Bartram Trail

Persnickety Interiors Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Talis Park Estate Home "Sinatra Model"

Interiors Group of SW Florida

Double Entry Foyer
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary entry hall in Miami with brown walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Old Oak Lane

Romanelli & Hughes Custom Home Builders

Rodney Middendorf Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional entry hall in Columbus with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Interiors

Hoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary entry hall in Indianapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Edgefield Mud Room

Upton Architecture, LLC

Mouse on House
Design ideas for a small traditional mudroom in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Westport Beach House

Bensonwood

Stacy Bass Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style foyer in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Crescent Hill- Foyer

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Nina Farmer Interiors Builder: Wellen Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Eric Piasecki Photography

Thunderbird Trail

Ashley Martin Home

Small transitional foyer in Orlando with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and brown floor.

Maplehurst

Duet Design Group

Colorful Mudroom, Photo by Susie Brenner Photography
Design ideas for a transitional mudroom in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

2017 OMAHA SPRING PARADE OF HOMES

Lee Douglas Interiors

Photo of a transitional foyer in Omaha with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

East Nashville Transitional Craftsman HPR

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Matt Mueller
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Armstrong Flooring

GILBERT FLOORING AND PAINT

Photo of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Interior Projects

D&T Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Palo Alto, CA - Modern Elm

Shaw Cabinetry & Woodworks

Cherie Cordellos Photography
Mid-sized modern mudroom in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

16th Street Bungalow

MPR Architecture

Open stair in foyer with red front door.
Photo of an arts and crafts foyer in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a red front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Modern Craftsman at the Rim, Tetharow in Bend OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a small arts and crafts foyer in Portland with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse

ROAM Architecture

Design ideas for an expansive modern foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Brown 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.