Modern farmhouse entryway leads to a warm inviting living room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country entry hall in Other with a black front door, white walls, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

The Ranch Project

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for a large beach style front door in Other with white walls, slate floors, a white front door, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Small midcentury foyer in Other with blue walls, slate floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, green floor and decorative wall panelling.

SD Modern

aaNovo

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern mudroom in Indianapolis with slate floors, a single front door and planked wall panelling.

Northpoint Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Stone Top Sofa Table with lamps, pottery, and mirror
Photo of a large country entry hall in Other with brown walls, slate floors, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood walls.

Rockridge

Cobalt Design

For this ski chalet located just off the run, the owners wanted a Bootroom entry that would provide function and comfort while maintaining the custom rustic look of the chalet. This family getaway was built with entertaining and guests in mind, so the expansive Bootroom was designed with great flow to be a catch-all space essential for organization of equipment and guests. Nothing in this room is cramped –every inch of space was carefully considered during layout and the result is an ideal design. Beautiful and custom finishes elevate this space.

Valley Residence

DÖRR Advanced Opening Systems

Photo of a mid-sized foyer in Santa Barbara with slate floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, exposed beam and brick walls.

Parliament House

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Informal Foyer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Grand Rapids with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floor, slate floors and wood walls.

Modern Farmhouse Spec Home

Todd Creative Design

Mid-sized contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Aquascape Scalloped urn installation with lights and fire fountain

Olympian Water Gardens

Aqusacape scalloped urn water feature with lights and fire fountain
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Manchester with beige walls, slate floors, a single front door, a black front door, black floor and brick walls.

Rockridge

Cobalt Design

Laundry Room & Mudroom

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

This is an example of an arts and crafts mudroom in Other with blue walls, slate floors, grey floor and wallpaper.

Deer Valley Log Masterpiece

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Large country foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, slate floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floor, wood and wood walls.

Brimfield Home

Executive Developers, LLC

Foyer with hidden door in paneling
Design ideas for a large country foyer in Other with white walls, slate floors, a double front door, a black front door, grey floor and panelled walls.

Mountain View House - Ligonier, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Large transitional foyer in Other with white walls, slate floors, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Photo of a large transitional foyer in Other with white walls, slate floors, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

All Wall Treatments Entryway Design Ideas with Slate Floors

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.