Photo of a large country foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Montemar Exterior Remodeling

Top Shelf Construction

Photo of a country front door in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Moores Mill

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Photo of a large country front door in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floor.

Dutch Doors

OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front door in Orange County with grey walls, a dutch front door, beige floor and a dark wood front door.

Rustling Cove

Smith Builders

A hidden door with touch-latches keeps the entryway sleek and clean while still providing functionality to access the guest room. Photographed by Phillip Leach

Modern Farm House Rustic

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Photo of a mid-sized country mudroom in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Mudroom, French tile floor, built in white oak cabinets

Thomas Guy Carpentry

Stonework to match existing house, french tile floor, white oak mudroom cabinets / photos by Kurt Muetterties
This is an example of a contemporary entryway in Philadelphia with grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Entryway Ideas

Perry Homes

Entryway
This is an example of an entry hall in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman

design by Christina Perry

A contemporary craftsman East Nashville entry featuring a dark wood front door paired with a matching upright piano and white built-in open cabinetry. Interior Designer & Photography: design by Christina Perry design by Christina Perry | Interior Design Nashville, TN 37214

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a large transitional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Everwood - Modern Ranch

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Brad DeHaan Homes Photographer: Brad Gillette Every day feels like a celebration in this stylish design that features a main level floor plan perfect for both entertaining and convenient one-level living. The distinctive transitional exterior welcomes friends and family with interesting peaked rooflines, stone pillars, stucco details and a symmetrical bank of windows. A three-car garage and custom details throughout give this compact home the appeal and amenities of a much-larger design and are a nod to the Craftsman and Mediterranean designs that influenced this updated architectural gem. A custom wood entry with sidelights match the triple transom windows featured throughout the house and echo the trim and features seen in the spacious three-car garage. While concentrated on one main floor and a lower level, there is no shortage of living and entertaining space inside. The main level includes more than 2,100 square feet, with a roomy 31 by 18-foot living room and kitchen combination off the central foyer that’s perfect for hosting parties or family holidays. The left side of the floor plan includes a 10 by 14-foot dining room, a laundry and a guest bedroom with bath. To the right is the more private spaces, with a relaxing 11 by 10-foot study/office which leads to the master suite featuring a master bath, closet and 13 by 13-foot sleeping area with an attractive peaked ceiling. The walkout lower level offers another 1,500 square feet of living space, with a large family room, three additional family bedrooms and a shared bath.

Aspen French House Plan

Walker Home Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional entry hall in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Modern Tudor

Newgard Custom Homes

Grand Entry Foyer Matt Mansueto
Inspiration for a large transitional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, limestone floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floor.

Eastwood Plan

Ecraft LLC.

This is an example of a country entry hall in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Transitional Entry

Photo of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Edmonton with grey walls, ceramic floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floor.

Purdue

Helton Residential

Garage entrance has plenty of storage and a useful built-in bench.
Design ideas for a large transitional mudroom in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Tuscan Farmhouse Entry

Laura Lee Designs

A large, rustic entryway with Laura Lee Designs sconces along the staircase.
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floor.

Front Entry - The Brahmin - 2 Story Transitional

Cascade West Development

The Brahmin - in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. It has a very open and spacious feel the moment you walk in with the 2 story foyer and the 20’ ceilings throughout the Great room, but that is only the beginning! When you round the corner of the Great Room you will see a full 360 degree open kitchen that is designed with cooking and guests in mind….plenty of cabinets, plenty of seating, and plenty of counter to use for prep or use to serve food in a buffet format….you name it. It quite truly could be the place that gives birth to a new Master Chef in the making! 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

The Kimberley

Raykon Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

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.

Entryway Design Ideas with Grey Walls and a Dark 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.