Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI Entry way with double doors and sidelights open to cable stair railings on a floating staircase.
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and vaulted.

Modern Canyon Home

Stratos Form

Large modern front door in Orange County with beige walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Grade II* Listed Medieval Barn Conversion, Cornwall

The Bazeley Partnership

One of the only surviving examples of a 14thC agricultural building of this type in Cornwall, the ancient Grade II*Listed Medieval Tithe Barn had fallen into dereliction and was on the National Buildings at Risk Register. Numerous previous attempts to obtain planning consent had been unsuccessful, but a detailed and sympathetic approach by The Bazeley Partnership secured the support of English Heritage, thereby enabling this important building to begin a new chapter as a stunning, unique home designed for modern-day living. A key element of the conversion was the insertion of a contemporary glazed extension which provides a bridge between the older and newer parts of the building. The finished accommodation includes bespoke features such as a new staircase and kitchen and offers an extraordinary blend of old and new in an idyllic location overlooking the Cornish coast. This complex project required working with traditional building materials and the majority of the stone, timber and slate found on site was utilised in the reconstruction of the barn. Since completion, the project has been featured in various national and local magazines, as well as being shown on Homes by the Sea on More4. The project won the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Main Award for ‘Maer Barn, 14th Century Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn Conversion to Family Dwelling’.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Large transitional front door in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a white front door, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

A curved entryway with antique furnishings, iron doors, and ornate fixtures and double mirror. Antiqued bench sits in front of double-hung mirrors to reflect the artwork from across the entryway.

Wimberley Modern Hill Country

Levitas Modern Homes

Large modern foyer in Austin with light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door and vaulted.

Australian Minimalist Ground-Up

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

West Vancouver Beach Home

Hynesite Designs

Photo of an expansive beach style foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Traditional Hallway

Pantuso Architecture

This small hallway off the front entrance is the perfect segue providing access to closet space and a private entrance to the powder room. The barrel vaulted ceiling give visual interest and elevates the hall from a basic pass thru to a more elegant transition.

Paris in Draper

Steven Dailey Construction

This is an example of a large foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, marble floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, white floor and vaulted.

Custom Doors | Entry Door Installs - Great Park

The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group

Small contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a light wood front door, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Morgan Creek Estate

Interiors by Herlong

Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Charleston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, brown floor and vaulted.

Downtown Bellevue Custom Home

JayMarc Homes

A detail shot of the chandelier hanging below the vaulted ceiling skylights, surrounded by wood paneling.
Photo of a large transitional foyer in Seattle with vaulted and wood walls.

Point Hayden Renovation

XACT Interiors

Tore out stairway and reconstructed curved white oak railing with bronze metal horizontals. New glass chandelier and onyx wall sconces at balcony.
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with grey walls, marble floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Broadmoor Mid Century

Patricia Brennan Architects

Split level entry open to living spaces above and entertainment spaces at the lower level.
Mid-sized midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and vaulted.

Lakeside New Build

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This entryway has exposed wood ceilings and a beautiful wooden chest. The wood elements of the design are contrasted with a bright blue area rug and colorful draperies. A large, Urchin chandelier hangs overhead.

On the fairway

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

A view of the front door leading into the foyer and the central hall, beyond. The front porch floor is of local hand crafted brick. The vault in the ceiling mimics the gable element on the front porch roof.

AZZA Scottsdale - Entry Way

Regency Custom Homes

This 8200 square foot home is a unique blend of modern, fanciful, and timeless. The original 4200 sqft home on this property, built by the father of the current owners in the 1980s, was demolished to make room for this full basement multi-generational home. To preserve memories of growing up in this home we salvaged many items and incorporated them in fun ways.

Australian Minimalist Ground-Up

Cathie Hong Interiors

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

Photo of a large transitional mudroom in Chicago with grey walls, a single front door, a gray front door, grey floor and vaulted.

Entryway Design Ideas with 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.