A vivid pink dutch door invites you in.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style front door in Charlotte with black walls, concrete floors, a dutch front door, a red front door, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a mid-sized country mudroom in Houston with white walls, brick floors, a dutch front door, a blue front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Cape Dutch Residence | Burr Ridge, IL

Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.

Burr Ridge, IL home by Charles Vincent George Architects. Photography by Tony Soluri. Two-story white, painted brick, the home has a mud room with shiplap siding, reclaimed brick floors, built-in bench seating, barn door closet, and a charming Dutch door to bring in the fresh air. This elegant home exudes old-world charm, creating a comfortable and inviting retreat in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Lakeview Complete Reno

Timberwolf Construction

Country mudroom in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick floors, a dutch front door, a red front door, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

The English Cottage

Dyna Builders

This is an example of a traditional mudroom in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a white front door, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

North Tustin - Addition and Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

This charming, yet functional entry has custom, mudroom style cabinets, shiplap accent wall with chevron pattern, dark bronze cabinet pulls and coat hooks. Photo by Molly Rose Photography

Modern Americana

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography

Laguna Beach Entry

Marea Clark Interiors

This is an example of a beach style entryway in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a white front door, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Field House

Schultz Miller

Design ideas for a beach style front door in Seattle with white walls, a dutch front door, a white front door and planked wall panelling.

Meant to Be(ach)

GLDESIGN

Large beach style foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a blue front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

The Strand - Again

South Bay Green

We added this entry bench as a seat to take off and put on shoes as you enter the home. Using a 3 layer paint technique we were able to achieve a distressed paint look.

Project Home

Buzz Interior Design

With the historical front door based relatively close to a main road a new safer side entrance was desired that was separate from back entrance. This traditional Victorian Cottage with new extension using Millboard Envello Shadow Line Cladding in Burnt Oak, replicating an authentic timber look whilst using a composite board for longevity and ease of maintenance. Security for dogs was essential so a small picket was used to dress and secure the front space which was to be kept as small as possible. This was then dressed with a simple hedge which needs to get established and various potted evergreen plants. The porch simply provided a base for a few geranium pots for splash of colour. Driveway was cobbled to flow with the age of property.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a transitional mudroom in Grand Rapids with green walls, a dutch front door, a gray front door, multi-coloured floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Keowee Lake House

C.E.I.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a gray front door, timber and planked wall panelling.

Keowee Lake House

C.E.I.

Mid-sized transitional entry hall in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a gray front door, timber and planked wall panelling.

Quidnet Hideaway

BPC Architecture + Interior Design

Photo of a beach style mudroom in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a black front door, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

West Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

Welcome to The Cottages of Coronado by Flagg Coastal Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front door in San Diego with white walls, ceramic floors, a dutch front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Organic Coastal Reading Nook

Susie Rivadeneyra Design

Transitional foyer with white walls, a dutch front door, a black front door, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

North Tustin - Addition and Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large country mudroom in Orange County with white walls, limestone floors, a dutch front door, a light wood front door, green floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Modern Americana

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

Entryway Design Ideas with a Dutch Front Door 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.