ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

This warm colored entry welcomes Northwesterners in from the cold, framing artwork in a big way and celebrating the structure of the architecture in this Redmond townhome. Once you've got your coat and shoes off, a pale green welcomes you into a light bright nature-based open living space, where the "Gray Northwet" can't get at you. Until you leave again. Sunflower Original Art: Cedar West Paint: Phoenix Hammerstrom

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home light filled entry h

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home light filled entry hall with skylight style clerestory windows
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with orange walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Ancien moulin transformer en maison

Pauline Chelin Décoratrice d'intérieur

Inspiration for a country entry hall in Brest with orange walls, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Old World Charm on the Fairway - Carbondale, CO

Rocky Mountain Finishes

Rocky Mountain Finishes provided the prefinished CVG Doug Fir siding and soffit.
Design ideas for a large country front door in Other with orange walls, a single front door, a black front door and vaulted.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Photo of a small eclectic mudroom in Cornwall with orange walls, carpet, a dutch front door, a green front door, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home modern minimalist entrance

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home modern minimalist entrance
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean entryway in Los Angeles with orange walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor and vaulted.

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home modern entry hall with skyl

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home modern entry hall with skylight style clerestory windows
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean entry hall in Los Angeles with orange walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor and vaulted.

Entryway Design Ideas with Orange Walls and Vaulted

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.