Wilson Design & Construction, Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a country entry hall in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a blue front door and brown floor.

On the Bluff

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized country mudroom in Minneapolis with white walls, travertine floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Anbau Hamburg-Volksdorf 1

RYAN BAUGESTALTUNG

Country mudroom in Hamburg with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

RiverLights Mid-Century Modern 70 West Model

Mary Hannah Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury mudroom in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Chapel Cove- Vesta Home Show

David Clark Construction, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional entry hall in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Recent Project

Mina Kim

Foyer Area with gorgeous light fixture
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Executive Turnkey

RKI Interior Design

This is an example of a small modern entry hall in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mercer Island Residence

User

We painted all walls and woodwork C2, Architectural White to complement the dark wood floor, black accents, and furniture throughout. The vintage Thonet bench was upholstered in ostrich-embossed Pavoni leather, and the graphic pattern of the hair-on-hide rug is by Kyle Bunting. Alex Hayden Photography

Williams Wood Rd.

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

2 Flat conversion to single family in North Center

STUDIO Villanueva Architecture, LLC

Mid-sized traditional foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Harp Residence

St. Romain Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic foyer in New Orleans with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and brown floor.

Mohawk Flooring Gallery

American River Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized country entry hall in Sacramento with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

"Traditional Cape, Updated"

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

This is a craftsman-made custom boot bench, This simple design combines form and function as an alternative to a mudroom. Built into 'found space' it's all you need for a drop zone in the back entry. The shiplap in the hallway is integrated into this built in, making it a seamless addition. Holger Obenaus Photography

Project Photos

Laurie's Flooring, Blinds & Designs

Large country foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Just Around The Corner

This is an example of a mid-sized country mudroom in St Louis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Entry

Suburban Builders

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Lake Katherine Residence

Salted, LLC

Small eclectic foyer in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Santa Monica Residence

Kemper Interiors

Erika Bierman Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

2012 HGTV Green Home

J Steven Kemp Architect

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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with White Walls and Brown Floor

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.