Design ideas for a large beach style entry hall in Sussex with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a medium wood front door, grey floor and a single front door.

Manasota Key, FL-Coastal Cottage

Wright Jenkins Home Design

The two-story entry provides a view into the great room with water views beyond.
Large beach style front door in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor and vaulted.

Custom Prairie with Contemporary Interior

Moser Architects PLLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Oneida Way Home Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

These wonderful clients returned to us for their newest home remodel adventure. Their newly purchased custom built 1970s modern ranch sits in one of the loveliest neighborhoods south of the city but the current conditions of the home were out-dated and not so lovely. Upon entering the front door through the court you were greeted abruptly by a very boring staircase and an excessive number of doors. Just to the left of the double door entry was a large slider and on your right once inside the home was a soldier line up of doors. This made for an uneasy and uninviting entry that guests would quickly forget and our clients would often avoid. We also had our hands full in the kitchen. The existing space included many elements that felt out of place in a modern ranch including a rustic mountain scene backsplash, cherry cabinets with raised panel and detailed profile, and an island so massive you couldn’t pass a drink across the stone. Our design sought to address the functional pain points of the home and transform the overall aesthetic into something that felt like home for our clients. For the entry, we re-worked the front door configuration by switching from the double door to a large single door with side lights. The sliding door next to the main entry door was replaced with a large window to eliminate entry door confusion. In our re-work of the entry staircase, guesta are now greeted into the foyer which features the Coral Pendant by David Trubridge. Guests are drawn into the home by stunning views of the front range via the large floor-to-ceiling glass wall in the living room. To the left, the staircases leading down to the basement and up to the master bedroom received a massive aesthetic upgrade. The rebuilt 2nd-floor staircase has a center spine with wood rise and run appearing to float upwards towards the master suite. A slatted wall of wood separates the two staircases which brings more light into the basement stairwell. Black metal railings add a stunning contrast to the light wood. Other fabulous upgrades to this home included new wide plank flooring throughout the home, which offers both modernity and warmth. The once too-large kitchen island was downsized to create a functional focal point that is still accessible and intimate. The old dark and heavy kitchen cabinetry was replaced with sleek white cabinets, brightening up the space and elevating the aesthetic of the entire room. The kitchen countertops are marble look quartz with dramatic veining that offers an artistic feature behind the range and across all horizontal surfaces in the kitchen. As a final touch, cascading island pendants were installed which emphasize the gorgeous ceiling vault and provide warm feature lighting over the central point of the kitchen. This transformation reintroduces light and simplicity to this gorgeous home, and we are so happy that our clients can reap the benefits of this elegant and functional design for years to come.

The Highlands House

Karly Kristina Design

Photo of a transitional entryway in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and grey floor.

Irvine Home Remodel II

Mr. Build Construction

Inspiration for a foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and grey floor.

Clover Hill

Aundra Designs & CO

Teryn Rae Photography
Large transitional entry hall in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floor.

Palatine

Heartstone Custom Builders

Mudroom in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Greystone

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional entry hall in Raleigh with grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

The Metropolitan - Williamsburg Brooklyn

Star Renovations NY

Modern and sleek open concept living/dining room, 6.5" wide Engineered wood flooring, High gloss flat cabinets, and, Glass railing
This is an example of a large modern entry hall in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a white front door and grey floor.

The Villas

Unique Homes Iowa

This is an example of a small transitional mudroom in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay Show Home

David Reid Homes

This stunning home showcases the signature quality workmanship and attention to detail of David Reid Homes. Architecturally designed, with 3 bedrooms + separate media room, this home combines contemporary styling with practical and hardwearing materials, making for low-maintenance, easy living built to last. Positioned for all-day sun, the open plan living and outdoor room - complete with outdoor wood burner - allow for the ultimate kiwi indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The striking cladding combination of dark vertical panels and rusticated cedar weatherboards, coupled with the landscaped boardwalk entry, give this single level home strong curbside appeal.

Delray Noir

Nikki Levy Interiors

Everything and entry should be
Mid-sized transitional front door in Miami with black walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a white front door and grey floor.

Modern Beach House

Miccaro Designs/Interiors by Michele

Warren Wilson Construction Luiza Matysiak Photography
Large contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Bright New Beginnings

Parkyn Design

Contemporary foyer with screen dividers showcasing the baby grand piano.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Westhampton

Eye For It All

Double Height Foyer with Custom Paneled Walls
Design ideas for a modern foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a white front door and grey floor.

PENTHOUSE, CENTRAL LONDON

John Carpenter Design

A refurbished penthouse in central London, with contemporary and art deco influenced design. Featuring new bespoke joinery and stone work, specially commissioned art and custom designed furnishings. New flooring, wall finishes and bronze fixtures and fittings. A newly space planned entrance hall with custom floor to ceiling shoe storage joinery, and a newly formed utility room.

Park Creek New Home

Love Your Room LLC

We assisted with building and furnishing this model home. The entry way is two story. We kept the furnishings minimal, simply adding wood trim boxes.

Appartement Familial

ATELIER F2B

Inspiration for a mid-sized foyer in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Los Altos Hills "Amherst"

UTOPIA Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Grey 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.