This is an example of a large transitional front door in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and planked wall panelling.

Ivy Creek Residence

Brent Campbell, Architect

This is an example of a country mudroom in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Red Hill House

Bella Vie Interiors

This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.

Summit Avenue Mudroom Entry Bench

Amy Carman Design

In the remodel of this early 1900s home, space was reallocated from the original dark, boxy kitchen and dining room to create a new mudroom, larger kitchen, and brighter dining space. Seating, storage, and coat hooks, all near the home's rear entry, make this home much more family-friendly!

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

Design ideas for a small traditional mudroom in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Flower Showhouse at Brierfield Farm

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Bevolo Cupole Pool House Lanterns welcome guests in the foyer of the 2021 Flower Showhouse. https://flowermag.com/flower-magazine-showhouse-2021/

Bristol Farm - Maine

Burrow & Nest

This grand entryway was given a fresh coat of white paint, to modernize this classic farmhouse. The Moravian Star ceiling pendant was selected to reflect the compass inlay in the floor. Rustic farmhouse accents and pillows were selected to warm the space.

Otter + Howell

Clark + Aldine

This is an example of a mid-sized country mudroom in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Devereux Acres

Koze Design And Build Inc.

Mid-sized country foyer in Vancouver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Lantern House on the River

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Transitional foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Lake Union Boathouse

P31 Collaborative

Project completed as Senior Designer with NB Design Group, Inc. Photography | John Granen
Beach style foyer in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor, exposed beam, wood and planked wall panelling.

Smart SIPs 9 Star Rated Home

Smart SIPs Pty Ltd

This contemporary Duplex Home in Canberra was designed by Smart SIPs and used our SIPs Wall Panels to help achieve a 9-star energy rating. Recycled Timber, Recycled Bricks and Standing Seam Colorbond materials add to the charm of the home.

Front Entry

CS Thomas Construction

The front hallway provides a direct line of sight from the living room all the way to the front door.
Front door with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Entry Way Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized entry hall in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Lake Keowee Custom Home

The Stillwater Group

Photo of a transitional entryway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Master Bedroom Suite

Cossart Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Atlanta with dark hardwood floors, timber and planked wall panelling.

Prospect Lefferts Garden House

JMorris Design

We added shiplap to give a more durable coat and backpack location for a busy family of 5. Stain glass windows are such a wonderful home feature.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic entryway in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors and planked wall panelling.

Completed Homes 3

Ten Oaks Homes

Inspiration for a country foyer in Baltimore with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Swansboro Remodel

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Rustic Meadows Phase 2 Model Home

DoubleRock Homes

This entry is located next to the garage entrance. It is a large space with enough area to accommodate coat and shoe bench as well as the dog room with the laundry room right around the corner.

Entryway Design Ideas with Dark 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.