Upon entry guests get an initial framed peek of the home's stunning views.
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and wood.

Tropical Modern Kauai

Keuka Studios, Inc

The Kauai Style cable railing is seen on this entry bridge to the front door. It can also be seen on the outdoor deck beyond. Cable railings are great for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The posts are made of solid aluminum and powder coated black. Railings by Keuka Studios

Ledgewood- Front Door

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a modern front door in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a white front door.

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.

Wading Place 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Photo of a large modern foyer in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a metal front door.

Beverly Hills Modern

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Entryway to modern home with 14 ft tall wood pivot door and double height sidelight windows.
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

Harlem Brownstone

kimberly peck architect

This brownstone, located in Harlem, consists of five stories which had been duplexed to create a two story rental unit and a 3 story home for the owners. The owner hired us to do a modern renovation of their home and rear garden. The garden was under utilized, barely visible from the interior and could only be accessed via a small steel stair at the rear of the second floor. We enlarged the owner’s home to include the rear third of the floor below which had walk out access to the garden. The additional square footage became a new family room connected to the living room and kitchen on the floor above via a double height space and a new sculptural stair. The rear facade was completely restructured to allow us to install a wall to wall two story window and door system within the new double height space creating a connection not only between the two floors but with the outside. The garden itself was terraced into two levels, the bottom level of which is directly accessed from the new family room space, the upper level accessed via a few stone clad steps. The upper level of the garden features a playful interplay of stone pavers with wood decking adjacent to a large seating area and a new planting bed. Wet bar cabinetry at the family room level is mirrored by an outside cabinetry/grill configuration as another way to visually tie inside to out. The second floor features the dining room, kitchen and living room in a large open space. Wall to wall builtins from the front to the rear transition from storage to dining display to kitchen; ending at an open shelf display with a fireplace feature in the base. The third floor serves as the children’s floor with two bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The fourth floor is a master suite with a large bedroom and a large bathroom bridged by a walnut clad hall that conceals a closet system and features a built in desk. The master bath consists of a tiled partition wall dividing the space to create a large walkthrough shower for two on one side and showcasing a free standing tub on the other. The house is full of custom modern details such as the recessed, lit handrail at the house’s main stair, floor to ceiling glass partitions separating the halls from the stairs and a whimsical builtin bench in the entry.

Venado Residence

Mosier Luxury Homes

Photo of a large modern foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Smithtown Artisan Home

Aspect Design Build

Expansive modern front door in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Miller Lane, East Hampton

Jason Thomas Architect

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary entryway in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and beige floor.

Modern Entry

Photo of a large modern entryway in Miami with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a blue front door.

Sandringham, Melbourne

Destination Living

This is an example of a large modern foyer in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Lake Oswego Modern Retreat

Grove Custom Homes

Mid-sized modern front door in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Wimberley Modern Hill Country

Levitas Modern Homes

Large modern foyer in Austin with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and vaulted.

Modernist Treehouse

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized modern entry hall in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floor.

Santa Monica

Lori Backen Interiors

Here I was very focused on allowing the Architecture to take center stage. I kept the entry hall furnishings to a minimum. The art, the architecture, the views, the finishes,... it was all exquisite. I didn’t want the furniture to upstage any of it. I used very high quality pieces that were extremely refined yet a bit rustic. A nice juxtaposition....

Ocean Breeze

Eyoh Design

coastal home, natural materials, newport beach, pop of color, stained glass window, tranquil, warm
Midcentury foyer in Orange County with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, grey walls and beige floor.

Australian Minimalist Ground-Up

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

Hurst House

Strom Architects

Andy Stagg
This is an example of a contemporary entryway in Hampshire with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Modern Lake Home

Alair Homes Charlotte

10 foot by 6 foot pivot hinge glass door.
Inspiration for a large modern front door in Charlotte with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and a Pivot 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.