Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. ‘’The Nest’’, derived from its nestled-among-the-trees feel, is a peaceful dwelling integrated into the beautiful surrounding landscape. Inspired by the quintessential Australian landscape, we used rustic tones of natural wood, grey brickwork and deep eucalyptus in the external palette to create a symbiotic relationship between the built form and nature. The Nest is a home designed to be multi purpose and to facilitate the expansion and contraction of a family household. It integrates users with the external environment both visually and physically, to create a space fully embracive of nature.

Sherwood Family Queenslander

Studio Lifestyling

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style entry hall in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and grey floor.

Macleod Residence

DSdezines Interiors

Custom build mudroom a continuance of the entry space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary mudroom in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Classy Colonial

Moser Architects PLLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in DC Metro with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Modern Tudor House | New Construction and Decorating

Bria Hammel Interiors

This is an example of a transitional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Life On Longview

Delphinium Design

Bright and beautiful foyer in Charlotte, NC with double wood entry doors, custom white wall paneling, chandelier, wooden console table, black mirror, table lamp, decorative pieces and rug over medium wood floors.

New Dwelling Surf Coast

Baker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd

front door centred on tree
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a green front door.

stunning Farmhouse

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large country mudroom in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Short Hills, NJ

Amy Kalikow Design

Regan Wood photo credit
Photo of a transitional entry hall in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

English Countryside Manor

Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.

Dayna Flory Interiors Martin Vecchio Photography
Large transitional foyer in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dovercourt

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

Part height millwork floats in the space to define an entry-way, provide storage, and frame views into the rooms beyond. The millwork, along with a changes in flooring material, and in elevation, mark the foyer as distinct from the rest of the house.

Concordia Midcentury Modern

risa boyer architecture

Reagen Taylor
This is an example of a small midcentury mudroom in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

8ft. Classic-Craft American Style door and sidelites

User

8ft. Therma-Tru Classic-Craft American Style Collection fiberglass door with high-definition Douglas Fir grain and Shaker-style recessed panels. Door and sidelites include energy-efficient Low-E glass.

Wide Plank White Oak Wood Floor in Nashville TN with Matching Stair Treads

Oak & Broad

8" Character Rift & Quartered White Oak Wood Floor with Matching Stair Treads. Extra Long Planks. Finished on site in Nashville Tennessee. Rubio Monocoat Finish. www.oakandbroad.com

Arlington Bungalow

Moore Architects, PC

Originally built as a modest two-bedroom post-World War II brick and block rambler in 1951, this house has assumed an entirely new identity, assimilating the turn-of-the-century farmhouse and early century Craftsman bungalow aesthetic. The program for this project was tightly linked to aesthetics, function and budget. The owner had lived in this plain brick box for eight years, making modest changes, which included new windows, a new kitchen addition on the rear, and a new coat of paint. While this helped to lessen the stark contrast between his house and the wonderful Craftsman style houses in the neighborhood, the changes weren’t enough to satisfy the owner’s love of the great American bungalow. The architect was called back to create a house that truly fit the neighborhood. The renovated house had to: 1) fit the bungalow style both outside and inside; 2) double the square footage of the existing house, creating new bedrooms on the second floor, and reorganizing the first floor spaces; and 3) fit a budget that forced the total reuse of the existing structure, including the new replacement windows and new kitchen wing from the previous project. The existing front wall of the house was pulled forward three feet to maximize the existing front yard building setback. A six-foot deep porch that stretched across most of the new front elevation was added, pulling the house closer to the street to match the front yard setbacks of other local early twentieth century houses. This cozier relationship to the street and the public made for a more comfortable and less imposing siting. The front rooms of the house became new public spaces, with the old living room becoming the Inglenook and entry foyer, while the old front bedroom became the new living room. A new stairway was positioned on axis with the new front door, but set deep into the house adjacent to the reconfigured dining room. The kitchen at the rear that had been opened up during the 1996 modifications was closed down again, creating clearly defined spaces, but spaces that are connected visually from room to room. At the top of the new stair to the second floor is a short efficient hall with a twin window view to the rear yard. From this hall are entrances to the master bedroom, second bedroom and master bathroom. The new master bedroom located on the centerline of the front of the house, fills the entire front dormer with three exposures of windows facing predominately east to catch the morning light. Off of this private space is a study and walk-in closet tucked under the roof eaves of the new second floor. The new master bathroom, adjacent to the master bedroom with an exit to the hall, has matching pedestal sinks with custom wood medicine cabinets, a soaking tub, a large shower with a round-river-stone floor with a high window facing into the rear yard, and wood paneling similar to the new wood paneling on the first floor spaces. Hoachlander Davis Photography

Open Concept Kitchen w/ Blue & White Cabinets & White Countertops

The Cleary Company

Mudroom is an entry hall of the garage. The space also includes stacking washer & dryer.
Mid-sized country mudroom in Columbus with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Timeless Sedona - Foyer

Stephanie Larsen Interior Design and Associates

Interior Design: Stephanie Larsen Interior Design Photography: Steven Thompson
This is an example of a modern entryway in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

#BrilliantonBorder Custom Home

WYC Designs

Long foyer with picture frame molding, large framed mirror, vintage rug and wood console table
Mid-sized transitional foyer in Orlando with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Foxcroft Estate Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Photo of a small country mudroom in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Color Forward

DEW Design Company

Simple mudroom storage brings character and color to this bungalow's entry. Rattan doors so belongings can air out of sight. A play on slate blue - slightly more saturated than the wall color.

Entryway Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Marble Floors

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.