Photo of a large country entryway in Houston with slate floors, a double front door and a light wood front door.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts foyer in New York with beige walls, slate floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Timberframe Renovation

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

Greg Hubbard Photography
Mid-sized traditional mudroom in Burlington with green walls, slate floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Northpoint Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Ski Mirror
Design ideas for a small country entry hall in Other with brown walls, slate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood walls.

Transitional Victorian

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

“A home should reflect the people who live in it,” says Mat Cummings of Cummings Architects. In this case, the home in question is the one where he and his family live, and it reflects their warm and creative personalities perfectly. From unique windows and circular rooms with hand-painted ceiling murals to distinctive indoor balcony spaces and a stunning outdoor entertaining space that manages to feel simultaneously grand and intimate, this is a home full of special details and delightful surprises. The design marries casual sophistication with smart functionality resulting in a home that is perfectly suited to everyday living and entertaining.

Entheogenic Design

The Vrindavan Project

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Chuckanut Mountain Addition

Highline Construction

This is an example of a large modern foyer in Seattle with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floor.

Cape Cod Entry staircase

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Creamy white glass cabinetry and seat at the bottom of a stairwell. Green Slate floor, this is a Cape Cod home on the California ocean front. Stan Tenpenny, contractor,

Simple Entry

Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.

entry with coat closet, tiled floor and wood door with side window
This is an example of a mid-sized country front door in Boston with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floor.

MCM Look / Blending Materials

Princeton Design Collaborative

photo by Jeffery Edward Tryon
Inspiration for a small midcentury front door in Philadelphia with white walls, slate floors, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and recessed.

Lake House

Carolina Timberworks

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Design ideas for a mid-sized country front door in Charlotte with green walls, slate floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Stone Farmhouse Renovation

Jonathan Miller Architects

Mid-sized country mudroom in Other with white walls, slate floors, a dutch front door, a light wood front door and black floor.

Utah Modern Farmhouse Home

Kyle Aiken

Modern Farmhouse Designed Mudroom Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury

Woodland Builders

Kitchen and mudroom remodel by Woodland Contracting in Duxbury, MA.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Boston with white walls, slate floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Wilson Bay Getaway

Baratto Brothers Construction

Rick Hammer
Mid-sized country front door in Minneapolis with slate floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

Chuckanut Builders

This mid century modern entry is welcoming and minimal. It is also the perfect example of the simplicity and beauty of the entire home.
Small midcentury front door in Seattle with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floor.

The Cliffs at Mountain Park: Private Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

The design of this refined mountain home is rooted in its natural surroundings. Boasting a color palette of subtle earthy grays and browns, the home is filled with natural textures balanced with sophisticated finishes and fixtures. The open floorplan ensures visibility throughout the home, preserving the fantastic views from all angles. Furnishings are of clean lines with comfortable, textured fabrics. Contemporary accents are paired with vintage and rustic accessories. To achieve the LEED for Homes Silver rating, the home includes such green features as solar thermal water heating, solar shading, low-e clad windows, Energy Star appliances, and native plant and wildlife habitat. All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography

Stone Farmhouse Renovation

Jonathan Miller Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country mudroom in Other with white walls, slate floors, a dutch front door, a light wood front door and black floor.

Wellesley Home remodel

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.

WGD Real Estate Photography
Photo of a small traditional front door in Boston with slate floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Extension in Mount Martha

Bay Vista Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern vestibule in Melbourne with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Slate Floors and a Light Wood Front Door

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.