Entry in the Coogee family home
Photo of a small beach style foyer in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door and planked wall panelling.

Mt Macedon

Lume Architecture

Contemporary foyer in Melbourne with black walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Tall Timbers, WaterColor

Anthony J. Vallée

Design ideas for a small transitional entry hall in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Woods at Landherr: Lot 7

Bentley Construction LLC

Transitional mudroom in Huntington with grey walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Light Engineered Hardwood Floors

Hallmark Floors

The Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection is crafted from French white oak with a Nu Oil® finish.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country entry hall in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Wheeler Whole House Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Photo of a country mudroom in Minneapolis with blue walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Aurora bathroom room and mud room

Avant Design

Client wanted to have a clean well organized space where family could take shoes off and hang jackets and bags. We designed a perfect mud room space for them.

Transitional Coastal Cottage | Reverence

Homes by Tradition

This is an example of a transitional mudroom in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors and planked wall panelling.

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.

Modern Farmhouse

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Modern Farmhouse Foyer Entrance

Ever After Custom Homes

White oak flooring with herringbone inlay. Black double door entryway. Custom built in bench with hooks and shiplap. Semi-flushmount star light.
Design ideas for a large country foyer in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and planked wall panelling.

Gracious Entry with White Oak Floors and Hanging Lanterns

Sea Island Builders LLC

Gracious entry to this charming coastal home with hanging lantern pendants and sliding barn doors to a spacious office space.
This is an example of a beach style entryway with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and planked wall panelling.

North Shore Gem

Leah Bolger Design

Inspiration for a transitional entryway in Other with light hardwood floors and planked wall panelling.

Not a Modern Farmhouse

Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country entry hall in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Merritt Island, FL

Ally Whalen Design

Design ideas for a small transitional mudroom in Orlando with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Park Slope Apartment

Ben Herzog

Small transitional mudroom in New York with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Harrison Residence

Highland Builders LLC

The perfect space to unload when entering the home. Custom cabinetry was designed for our clients living. Sherwin Williams Pure White was the color of choice for cabinetry and shiplap while the bench tops and shelf are stained in walnut. Counter is a granite in the color steel rock with a leathered finish. We used Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil on the walls.

Menlo Park Small Reno

Fiorella Design, LLC

open cubbies, open bench, open shelves, wood bench seat
Design ideas for a small country mudroom in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and planked wall panelling.

The Kelso

JayMarc Homes

The mudroom sits right off the garage and leads into the kitchen. Double door storage, white shelving units, bench and coat hangers create an organized space.

Coastal Farmhouse

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Mid-sized beach style mudroom in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Entryway Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Planked Wall Panelling

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.