This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front door in Seattle with grey walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Front Entry in the Amberwood Model

Cypress Homes, Inc.

The front door entry brings you to the office, the great room, and stairs to the finished rec room.
Mid-sized country foyer in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Taylor Estates Dream Home

Stonebuilt Homes

Stonebuilt was thrilled to build Grande Prairie's 2016 Rotary Dream Home. This home is an elegantly styled, fully developed bungalow featuring a barrel vaulted ceiling, stunning central staircase, grand master suite, and a sports lounge and bar downstairs - all built and finished with Stonerbuilt’s first class craftsmanship. Chic Perspective Photography

Fairmont Floor Plan in Kelsey Park

Ventura Homes

Entry with arch opening.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Austin with white walls, vinyl floors, a single front door and a black front door.

Capitol Hill 2

Aquarian Renovations

Aquarian Renovations
Photo of a large transitional foyer in Edmonton with brown walls, vinyl floors, a pivot front door and a black front door.

The Honeysuckle

Kessler Construction LLC

Front entry with luxury vinyl flooring.
Mid-sized traditional entry hall with beige walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Calcatta Gold- Kitchen and First Floor Remodel

May Construction, Inc.

Fresh gray walls and new patterned staircase pave the way for the bold black railing, taking this entry to the next level. Custom Cabinetry compliments the LVP flooring and make this space not only stylish but practical.

Maple Grove Main Floor New Vibes

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

We were referred by one of our best clients to help these clients re-imagine the main level public space of their new-to-them home. They felt the home was nicely done, just not their style. They chose the house for the location, pool in the backyard and amazing basement space with theater and bar. At the very first walk through we started throwing out big ideas, like removing all the walls, new kitchen layout, metal staircase, grand, but modern fireplace. They loved it all and said that this is the forever home... so not that money doesn't matter, but they want to do it once and love it. Tschida Construction was our partner-in-crime and we brought the house from formal to modern with some really cool features. Our favorites were the faux concrete two story fireplace, the mirrored french doors at the front entry that allows you to see out but not in, and the statement quartzite island counter stone.

Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Decorate: Chattin Valley Custom Home

Nico Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, grey floor, vinyl floors, a pivot front door and a black front door.

Transitional Treasure

Layla Weiss Designs

Rachel Matlick and Alethea wise
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a black front door and black floor.

Dramatic Spaces

Coppertree Homes

This view is from the piano room, looking towards the formal foyer, home office, and stairs to the finished lower level. The 8' front door with sidelights offers views to the wooded homesite. The home is a blend of contemporary rustic, transition, with glimpses of industrial charm. The piano room has two-sides of black metal framing with glass. The space is certainly dramatic and unique.

St. Andrew Suited Home

Janus Homes

Mid-sized contemporary foyer in Calgary with white walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

Argyll Sun

Addison Grace Design

An open and functional mudroom with blue cabinets that perfectly compliment the hints of gray and blue in the floor tile. The dark wood bench tops are a perfect compliment for this colour. A tiled dog wash is also seen for maximum use of this multipurpose space.

Custom Contemporary Mountain Home

Premier Development, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a black front door, brown floor and timber.

Steele Way Project

Bella B Home Designs

This is an example of a large transitional entryway in Philadelphia with grey walls, vinyl floors, a double front door, a black front door, beige floor and wallpaper.

Private pool property in Round Rock, Texas

Home Staging Texas

Light and bright, high ceiling, entryway with update floors, paint throughout, updated stairwell welcomes you into a warm and beautiful home.
This is an example of a large transitional foyer in Austin with beige walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Mid-sized front door in Philadelphia with beige walls, vinyl floors, a single front door and a black front door.

Main Floor Update

Zengel Group

Inspiration for an entryway in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a single front door and a black front door.

Entryway Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and a Black 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.