Photo by Read McKendree
Design ideas for a country foyer in Burlington with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

A Designer's Family Home

LaBonte Construction

Mid-sized transitional foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a black front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Modern Southwest Farmhouse

LNA Interiors

This Farmhouse has a modern, minimalist feel, with a rustic touch, staying true to its southwest location. It features wood tones, brass and black with vintage and rustic accents throughout the decor.

Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project

Haven Design and Construction

The kitchen sink is uniquely positioned to overlook the home’s former atrium and is bathed in natural light from a modern cupola above. The original floorplan featured an enclosed glass atrium that was filled with plants where the current stairwell is located. The former atrium featured a large tree growing through it and reaching to the sky above. At some point in the home’s history, the atrium was opened up and the glass and tree were removed to make way for the stairs to the floor below. The basement floor below is adjacent to the cave under the home. You can climb into the cave through a door in the home’s mechanical room. I can safely say that I have never designed another home that had an atrium and a cave. Did I mention that this home is very special?

English Tudor

Monarch & Maker

Expansive traditional foyer in Houston with beige walls, a double front door, a brown front door, exposed beam and wood walls.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

This is an example of a large modern foyer in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and exposed beam.

Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation

Jetton Construction, Inc.

This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

The original mid-century door was preserved and refinished in a natural tone to coordinate with the new natural flooring finish. All stain finishes were applied with water-based no VOC pet friendly products. Original railings were refinished and kept to maintain the authenticity of the Deck House style. The light fixture offers an immediate sculptural wow factor upon entering the home.

Custom Built & Designed HomeArt

Rejoy Interiors, Inc.

Grand Foyer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Welcoming Entryway

Enfort Homes

Expansive entryway leading to an open concept living room, with a private office and formal dining room off the main entrance.
Country entryway in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a black front door and exposed beam.

Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive beach style entryway in Charleston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

Highland Drive

Reuter Homes

Design ideas for a midcentury foyer in Orange County with green walls, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Amazing Waterview/North Seattle Richmond beach

Leif Helleren Homes

Photo of a mid-sized beach style entryway in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Upper East Side Co-Op Renovation

Bolster

Gut renovation of an entryway and living room in an Upper East Side Co-Op Apartment by Bolster Renovation in New York City.
Photo of a small traditional foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, brown floor and timber.

Old Chatham, NY (5911)

Timberpeg

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front door in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a red front door and exposed beam.

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small beach style mudroom in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

eichler in marinwood

building Lab, inc.

Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis

Maplewood II Project

Victoria Balson Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style mudroom in New York with white walls, brick floors, red floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Basement Remodel with Gym and Sauna in Atlanta

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

We created this 1250 sq. ft basement under a house that initially only had crawlspace and minimal dugout area for mechanicals. To create this basement, we excavated 60 dump trucks of dirt through a 3’x2’ crawlspace opening to the outside.

Entryway Design Ideas with Timber and Exposed Beam

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.