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.

Forever Ranch

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The entry is visually separated from the dining room by a suspended ipe screen wall.
Photo of a small midcentury front door in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

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?

Light Engineered Hardwood Floors

Hallmark Floors

The Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection is crafted from French white oak with a Nu Oil® finish.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country entry hall in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Foyer

Lifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

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.

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.

Schuller Residence

AB Design Elements, LLC

A welcoming foyer...custom wood floors with metal inlay details, thin brick veneer ceiling, custom iron and glass doors.
Inspiration for a large foyer in Phoenix with white walls, a double front door, a black front door and exposed beam.

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

This is an example of an expansive modern foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Alabaster and Oak

Schrock's Woodworking

Photo of a small country mudroom in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The 5th Paradise Model ATU- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This Paradise Model ATU is extra tall and grand! As you would in you have a couch for lounging, a 6 drawer dresser for clothing, and a seating area and closet that mirrors the kitchen. Quartz countertops waterfall over the side of the cabinets encasing them in stone. The custom kitchen cabinetry is sealed in a clear coat keeping the wood tone light. Black hardware accents with contrast to the light wood. A main-floor bedroom- no crawling in and out of bed. The wallpaper was an owner request; what do you think of their choice? The bathroom has natural edge Hawaiian mango wood slabs spanning the length of the bump-out: the vanity countertop and the shelf beneath. The entire bump-out-side wall is tiled floor to ceiling with a diamond print pattern. The shower follows the high contrast trend with one white wall and one black wall in matching square pearl finish. The warmth of the terra cotta floor adds earthy warmth that gives life to the wood. 3 wall lights hang down illuminating the vanity, though durning the day, you likely wont need it with the natural light shining in from two perfect angled long windows. This Paradise model was way customized. The biggest alterations were to remove the loft altogether and have one consistent roofline throughout. We were able to make the kitchen windows a bit taller because there was no loft we had to stay below over the kitchen. This ATU was perfect for an extra tall person. After editing out a loft, we had these big interior walls to work with and although we always have the high-up octagon windows on the interior walls to keep thing light and the flow coming through, we took it a step (or should I say foot) further and made the french pocket doors extra tall. This also made the shower wall tile and shower head extra tall. We added another ceiling fan above the kitchen and when all of those awning windows are opened up, all the hot air goes right up and out.

Earthy Mountain Modern

Joe McGuire Design

In transforming their Aspen retreat, our clients sought a departure from typical mountain decor. With an eclectic aesthetic, we lightened walls and refreshed furnishings, creating a stylish and cosmopolitan yet family-friendly and down-to-earth haven. The inviting entryway features pendant lighting, an earthy-toned carpet, and exposed wooden beams. The view of the stairs adds architectural interest and warmth to the space. ---Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/earthy-mountain-modern

House on First Lake

CK Architects

Mid-sized transitional foyer in Bridgeport with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a metal front door, beige floor and exposed beam.

はぐくむ家

バークレーの風一級建築士事務所

70年という月日を守り続けてきた農家住宅のリノベーション建築当時の強靭な軸組みを活かし、新しい世代の住まい手の想いのこもったリノベーションとなった夏は熱がこもり、冬は冷たい隙間風が入る環境から開口部の改修、断熱工事や気密をはかり夏は風が通り涼しく、冬は暖炉が燈り暖かい室内環境にした空間動線は従来人寄せのための二間と奥の間を一体として家族の団欒と仲間と過ごせる動線とした北側の薄暗く奥まったダイニングキッチンが明るく開放的な造りとなった

Transitional Home on Lake Front Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Mid-sized transitional foyer in Houston with white walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floor and exposed beam.

Beaumont Bungalow

Sasquatch Architecture

Inspiration for an arts and crafts entryway in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front door in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and exposed beam.

Barn Inspiration

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized country foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door, beige floor and exposed beam.

Royal Oak, MI

Dan Davis Design

The open layout of this newly renovated home is spacious enough for the clients home work office. The exposed beam and slat wall provide architectural interest . And there is plenty of room for the client's eclectic art collection.

Woking Way Residence

Hsu McCullough

Interior entry on left. Powder Room on right
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, black floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Entryway Design Ideas with White Walls 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.