This is an example of a small modern entry hall in Fukuoka with concrete floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Ryegrass Residence

Stockton and Shirk Interior Design

Large country foyer in Other with medium hardwood floors, a double front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

玄関ポーチ

さいとう建築工房

This is an example of a large traditional entryway in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Villeray renovation 3

Studio MMA Architecture + Design

Hall d'entrée / Entrance hall
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial mudroom in Montreal with ceramic floors, a single front door, a white front door, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Lodge Cabin - Renovation

RPC Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large country front door in Atlanta with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a brown front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Los Altos House

KRAFTBUILT LLC

Inspiration for a modern entryway in San Francisco with yellow walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

MCG | La casa dei Birilli

PLUS ULTRA studio

Foto: Federico Villa
Design ideas for a large country entryway in Other with a glass front door, exposed beam and wood walls.

Napier Lake

Streamline Design Ltd.

Exterior entryway.
Photo of a country entryway in Vancouver with brown walls, brick floors, a single front door, exposed beam and wood walls.

From stodgy … to lodgy

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

An entry staircase was removed, making way for the eye-catching new entrance way with exposed trusses.
This is an example of a large country foyer in Other with a single front door, exposed beam and wood walls.

Historic Swansboro Remodel

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional entryway in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Monterey

Paso Robles Landscaping

Front landscaping in Monterey, CA with hand cut Carmel stone on outside of custom home, paver driveway, custom fencing and entry way.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style front door in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, laminate floors, a double front door, a brown front door, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Cortes Island Main Living

Parker&Harlow Inc.

Remote luxury living on the spectacular island of Cortes, this main living, lounge, dining, and kitchen is an open concept with tall ceilings and expansive glass to allow all those gorgeous coastal views and natural light to flood the space. Particular attention was focused on high end textiles furniture, feature lighting, and cozy area carpets.

Cliff Drive Entry

ALTER Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized foyer in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

The A-Frame

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

壬生中川の家リノベーション

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

Small country front door in Kyoto with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a sliding front door, a metal front door, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Lodge Cabin - Renovation

RPC Custom Builders

Large country front door in Atlanta with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a brown front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

段の家

ノットイコール一級建築士事務所

This is an example of a small scandinavian entry hall in Fukuoka with concrete floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Rush Creek Ranch Log Home and Addition (L12667)

Real Log Homes

Inspiration for a front door in Other with concrete floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Домик для отдыха "Жар птица". Реализованный.

Кулинич Анастасия

Домик отдыха выполнен в стеле русской избы. Но в современном прочтение. Яркие акценты красного цвета в сочетание бревен слоновой кости создают необычную атмосферу в интерьере.

薪ストーブのある玄関土間

M&K建築事務所有限会社

玄関土間には薪ストーブが置かれ、寒い時のメイン暖房です。床や壁への蓄熱と吹き抜けから2階への暖気の移動とダクトファンによる2階から床下への暖気移動による床下蓄熱などで、均一な熱環境を行えるようにしています。
Small traditional entry hall in Other with white walls, granite floors, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Entryway Design Ideas with Exposed Beam and Wood Walls

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.