Paul Cheney
This is an example of a midcentury front door in Charleston with white walls, slate floors, a single front door and a yellow front door.

Dutch Doors

Antigua Doors

Antigua Doors
This is an example of a small transitional front door in San Francisco with grey walls, slate floors, a dutch front door and a yellow front door.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Mid-century modern double front doors, carved with geometric shapes and accented with green mailbox and custom doormat. Paint is by Farrow and Ball and the mailbox is from Schoolhouse lighting and fixtures.

Mountview

Benedict Design

Photographer: Mitchell Fong
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front door in Other with grey walls, slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Adair Avenue

Elle Du Monde LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Atlanta with grey walls, slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Fishing Camp Remodel

J.R. Fulmer & Son's Construction, Inc.

This project was a challenge for all involved. Originally the land was used as a fishing camp, and had 4 individual cabins. We ajoined the space between 2 of the cabins to create a custom home on several different levels.

San Mateo Addition 1

Cline Architects

Mid-sized modern foyer in San Francisco with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and black floor.

Mid-century renovation

AMBIT Architecture

The entry foyer was clad in welcoming stained mahogany.
This is an example of a small modern foyer in Philadelphia with brown walls, slate floors, a single front door and a yellow front door.

Foyer

The Vuepoint Group, LLC

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Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts foyer in Raleigh with beige walls, slate floors, a single front door and a yellow front door.

Entryway

West Chester Rug Gallery

Inspiration for a mid-sized front door in Other with slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and brown floor.

Country Manor

Lisa Davis Interiors

Mudroom
Photo of a mid-sized country mudroom in Boston with yellow walls, slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and multi-coloured floor.

Extension and remodel of house in Worthing

CARL Architect

Mid-sized modern entry hall in Hampshire with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

San Mateo Addition 1

Cline Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern foyer in San Francisco with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and black floor.

Country Manor

Lisa Davis Interiors

Mudroom
Mid-sized country mudroom in Boston with yellow walls, slate floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and multi-coloured floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Slate Floors and a Yellow 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.