This is an example of an entryway in Tokyo Suburbs with black walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

Okura House

Jessica Chloe Photography

Feature door and planting welcomes visitors to the home
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Auckland with black walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

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.

大泉寺の家　©ToLoLo studio

みのわ建築設計工房

Photo of a small entry hall in Other with black walls, a single front door, timber and wood walls.

CERI - l'entrée et l'escalier

Juline Picard - Live Architecture

Une entrée sombre et fonctionnelle pour mieux découvrir le grand volume blanc et clair de la pièce de vie principale et ainsi créer de l'intimité par rapport aux parties communes de l'immeuble. Rappel de claustra bois, dans l'entrée et en haut de l'escalier. L'entrée est optimisée: - placard cellier - banc et penderie - meuble à chaussures

俺の美容室

株式会社石山工業所

Design ideas for a small entry hall in Other with black walls, porcelain floors, a sliding front door, a black front door, black floor and timber.

M邸（リノベーション）

design office neno1365

Inspiration for an industrial entryway in Tokyo with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor and timber.

天遥かな家

西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning

Photo of a modern entry hall with black walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

横須賀の家　追浜

プラスプロスペクトコッテージ一級建築士事務所

焼杉と黄色い木製格子戸の詳細。
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front door in Other with black walls, limestone floors, a sliding front door, a yellow front door, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

Wood Cabinets In Mudroom

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

The cool tones of the wood in this mudroom are beautifully complimentary to the dramatic color on the walls.
Design ideas for a traditional entryway in Salt Lake City with black walls, porcelain floors and timber.

Okura House

Jessica Chloe Photography

Feature door and planting welcomes visitors to the home, night offers beautifully considered lighting
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Auckland with black walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

Rosetta Refurbishment

SPACE Architecture Studio Limited

New Entrance and lobby to beach house, complete with handcrafted "oar" door pull, by a New Zealand Artist.
Inspiration for 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.

M邸（リノベーション）

design office neno1365

Industrial entryway in Tokyo with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Entryway Design Ideas with Black Walls and Timber

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.