昭和九年に建てられた旧猪子家住宅。朽ち果てる寸前であったこの建物を2015年から2017年に掛けて修繕した。外観はそのままに、痛んでいるところを補修し、和室などは壁仕上げをやり直した。台所については、多少リフォームされたいたが、「たたき土間」や「水場」など、昔の「竈（くど）」ように改修した。
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional entryway in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and wood.

アルプスを臨む家

江川竜之建築スタジオ一級建築士事務所

Asian entry hall in Nagoya with white walls, a sliding front door and tatami floors.

土間のある家（愛犬と暮らす）

えぬぷらす一級建築士事務所

和風の玄関。左奥に床の間風の設いを設けた。壁は和紙貼。
Photo of a mid-sized asian entry hall in Osaka with tatami floors, beige walls, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

豊橋牛川町の家2014

株式会社kotori

玄関ホールに敷かれた畳は、帰宅後の疲労した足を優しく包み込む癒しのスペースになりました。ホールの先に見える中庭にはアオダモやモミジといった植栽が四季折々の表情をのぞかせています。また、吊り収納の間接照明も相まって柔らかい癒しのスペースを引き出しています。
Photo of a large scandinavian entry hall in Other with wood, white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, green floor and wallpaper.

香りを纏う家

有限会社長瀬工務店

季節を感じられる落ち着いた畳のある玄関。玄関【床の間】の壁紙クロスが空間全体を引き締めます。
Design ideas for a large asian entry hall in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

豊橋牛川町の家2014

株式会社kotori

玄関ホールに敷かれた畳は、帰宅後の疲労した足を優しく包み込む癒しのスペースになりました。ホールの先に見える中庭にはアオダモやモミジといった植栽が四季折々の表情をのぞかせています。また、吊り収納の間接照明も相まって柔らかい癒しのスペースを引き出しています。
Photo of a large entry hall in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, green floor, wood and wallpaper.

豊橋牛川町の家2014

株式会社kotori

玄関ホールに敷かれた畳は、帰宅後の疲労した足を優しく包み込む癒しのスペースになりました。ホールの先に見える中庭にはアオダモやモミジといった植栽が四季折々の表情をのぞかせています。また、吊り収納の間接照明も相まって柔らかい癒しのスペースを引き出しています。
Design ideas for a large entry hall in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, green floor, wood and wallpaper.

旧猪子家住宅

エムサンク_アーキテクト一級建築士事務所

昭和九年に建てられた旧猪子家住宅。朽ち果てる寸前であったこの建物を2015年から2017年に掛けて修繕した。外観はそのままに、痛んでいるところを補修し、和室などは壁仕上げをやり直した。台所については、多少リフォームされたいたが、「たたき土間」や「水場」など、昔の「竈（くど）」ように改修した。
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional entryway in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and wood.

玄関ホールに敷かれた畳は、帰宅後の疲労した足を優しく包み込む癒しのスペースになりました。ホールの先に見える中庭にはアオダモやモミジといった植栽が四季折々の表情をのぞかせています。また、吊り収納の間接照明も相まって柔らかい癒しのスペースを引き出しています。
Large entry hall in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, green floor, wood and wallpaper.

旧猪子家住宅

エムサンク_アーキテクト一級建築士事務所

昭和九年に建てられた旧猪子家住宅。朽ち果てる寸前であったこの建物を2015年から2017年に掛けて修繕した。外観はそのままに、痛んでいるところを補修し、和室などは壁仕上げをやり直した。台所については、多少リフォームされたいたが、「たたき土間」や「水場」など、昔の「竈（くど）」ように改修した。
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional entryway in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and wood.

Entryway Design Ideas with Tatami Floors and a Sliding 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.