This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Geelong with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and decorative wall panelling.

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.

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.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Photo of a large country foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Client Free as a Bird Part Two

Lauren DeBello Interiors

Photo of a transitional entryway in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Midcentury inspired new build

Cat Dal Interiors

This new build architectural gem required a sensitive approach to balance the strong modernist language with the personal, emotive feel desired by the clients. Taking inspiration from the California MCM aesthetic, we added bold colour blocking, interesting textiles and patterns, and eclectic lighting to soften the glazing, crisp detailing and linear forms. With a focus on juxtaposition and contrast, we played with the ‘mix’; utilising a blend of new & vintage pieces, differing shapes & textures, and touches of whimsy for a lived in feel.

Deloraine Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

front entry w/ seating
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain floors, black floor and panelled walls.

New Project

Houssie

Design ideas for a small scandinavian front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, linoleum floors, a single front door, a white front door, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

South Raleigh Remodel

Home Enrich

This is an example of a large foyer in Raleigh with beige walls, marble floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

modern staircase, wainscot paneling

Nicolette Design Group, LLC

This beautiful 2-story entry has a honed marble floor and custom wainscoting on walls and ceiling
Photo of a mid-sized modern foyer in Detroit with white walls, marble floors, grey floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

ASC Margaritaville

Amy Storm & Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor and panelled walls.

The Wade

Beacon Street

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a black front door and panelled walls.

Fun and Colorful in San Jose

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a small country front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor and decorative 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.

Barrel Foyer

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Paneled barrel foyer with double arched door, flanked by formal living and dining rooms. Beautiful wood floor in a herringbone pattern.
Mid-sized arts and crafts foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, vaulted and panelled walls.

Posthill

Stephanie Brown Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional foyer in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, black floor and decorative wall panelling.

Entrance Hall

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Grand Entrance Hall. Column Parquet Floor Feature mirror Pendant light Panelling dado rail Victorian tile Entrance porch Front door Original feature

Coastal Colonial New Construction

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country mudroom in New York with blue walls, brick floors, a white front door, black floor and panelled walls.

Somers Residence

Highland Builders LLC

This foyer feels very serene and inviting with the light walls and live sawn white oak flooring. Custom board and batten is added to the feature wall. Tons of sunlight greets this space with the clear glass sidelights.

Adirondack Style Custom Home

Howell Custom Building Group

The homeowners of this expansive home wanted to create an informal year-round residence for their active family that reflected their love of the outdoors and time spent in ski and camping lodges. The result is a luxurious, yet understated, entry and living room area that exudes a feeling of warmth and relaxation. The dark wood floors, cabinets with natural wood grain, coffered ceilings, stone fireplace, and craftsman style staircase, offer the ambiance of a 19th century mountain lodge. This is combined with painted wainscoting and woodwork to brighten and modernize the space.

Entryway Design Ideas with Decorative Wall Panelling and Panelled Walls

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.