Mid-sized transitional foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a black front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Mudroom Renovation and Redesign

Folding Chair Design

Katie Merkle
Large country mudroom in Baltimore with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a black front door.

Meuble d'entrée

Rubeo.

Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Bordeaux with a single front door, white walls, light hardwood floors, a black front door and beige floor.

Coastal Farmhouse

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Photo of a small country mudroom in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Bogart 1

Studio Design Elements

Photo of a large country foyer in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door, white floor and decorative wall panelling.

Shou Sugi Ban Home

User

The home is able to take full advantage of views with the use of Glo’s A7 triple pane windows and doors. The energy-efficient series boasts triple pane glazing, a larger thermal break, high-performance spacers, and multiple air-seals. The large picture windows frame the landscape while maintaining comfortable interior temperatures year-round. The strategically placed operable windows throughout the residence offer cross-ventilation and a visual connection to the sweeping views of Utah. The modern hardware and color selection of the windows are not only aesthetically exceptional, but remain true to the mid-century modern design.

A Well Traveled Thousand Oaks Treasure

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

King City Mid Century Modern

Katherine Joy Interiors

Whether you are coming or going, this foyer is welcoming and the narrow entrance table adds a minimalistic design feel to the space.
Small midcentury foyer in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a black front door.

Hawthorn Residence

Lewisham Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a black front door.

Quinn Grove 2023

KE Property Styling Melbourne

This is an example of a contemporary entryway in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Modern Tudor

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Custom windows, engineered hardwood floors in white oak, white trim, restoration hardware light.
Expansive modern entry hall in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floor.

Black & White Traditional Home

Duke Homes, Inc.

The front door is painted in black to provide a contrasting entry way.
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Entryway Ideas

Perry Homes

Entryway
Inspiration for an entry hall in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian entry hall in Grand Rapids with black walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Orinda Mid-Century Modern

The Home Co.

Large midcentury foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Cardiff Custom Home

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style foyer in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Beach Style Entry

Inspiration for a large beach style foyer in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door and a black front door.

Lake District #3

Jeff King & Company

Matthew Millman Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style foyer in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, beige walls and beige floor.

Transitional Entry

Inspiration for a transitional front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse

Gardner Homes

Gorgeous entry with loads of natural light. Light hardwood floors flow from room to room on the first level. Oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures add a sense of eclectic elegance to the farmhouse setting.

Entryway Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and a Black 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.