Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, terrazzo floors, a single front door, a black front door, white floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Bright Harmony

Colossus Mfg.

Functional and organized mud room with custom built natural wood bench and white upper cabinetry.
Design ideas for a small transitional entryway in Sacramento with white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

End of terrace home transformation in North London

VORBILD Architecture

Small transitional front door in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a green front door, white floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

まかないハウス

ANALOG Inc.

Photo of a small modern entry hall in Yokohama with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Rosetta Refurbishment

SPACE Architecture Studio Limited

New Entrance and lobby to beach house, complete with handcrafted "oar" door pull, by a New Zealand Artist.
This is an example of a small beach style front door in Wellington with black walls, painted wood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, white floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

再利用した踏み石

牧建築工房

書庫入口の踏み石。以前建っていたお蔵の踏み石を再利用しています。
This is an example of a small entryway in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a sliding front door, a glass front door, grey floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

開杭の家（ZEH認定ゼロエネルギー住宅）

一級建築士事務所ケンソウアーキテクツ

中庭に面した明るいエントランス
Inspiration for a modern entryway in Osaka with planked wall panelling.

エントランスホール

株式会社a3　(エーサン）

灰炭入りモルタルの床はリビングまで同素材と認め玄関に広がりが生まれた。洗面の琉球ブロックがアクセントに。
This is an example of a small modern entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

豊四季の家

ユウ建築設計室

Design ideas for a small scandinavian entry hall in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a gray front door, grey floor, wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

学園前マンションリノベーション

米田建築アトリエ一級建築士事務所

Inspiration for a small industrial entry hall in Other with white walls, granite floors, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

十条の家(ウロコ壁が特徴的な自然素材のリノベーション)

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

十条の家(ウロコ壁が特徴的な自然素材のリノベーション) 株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士建築士事務所 https://www.ogino-a.com/

院内の住宅　〜建具のインスタレーション〜

納谷建築設計事務所

This is an example of a mid-sized asian entryway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a sliding front door, a gray front door, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

家族を迎え入れる玄関

國分大輔建築設計事務所

Photo of a mid-sized modern entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

中野のリノベーション

株式会社 mioke design

Design ideas for a small modern entryway in Tokyo with concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

豊四季の家

ユウ建築設計室

Photo of a small scandinavian entry hall in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a gray front door, grey floor, wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

学園前マンションリノベーション

米田建築アトリエ一級建築士事務所

This is an example of a small industrial entryway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

エントランスホール

株式会社a3　(エーサン）

灰炭入りモルタルの床はリビングまで同素材と認め玄関に広がりが生まれた。
Small modern entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

玄関ホール

國分大輔建築設計事務所

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Entryway Design Ideas with 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.