Patrick Plunkett Architectural Design, Ltd.

Front Foyer and Entry Staircase
Expansive country foyer in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

「ＵＴＨ」都会の中で木々に囲まれて暮らす

アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所

Photo of a modern entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

The Coastal CA Home

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Photo of a small beach style foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a white front door, beige floor and timber.

Foyer After

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Foyer After
Design ideas for a beach style foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a white front door, brown floor and timber.

Oak court renovation

Fiorella Design, LLC

country entry with shiplap ceiling and light hardwood floors
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a white front door, beige floor and timber.

Summerland Beach House

Triple A Interior Design

Entry/mudroom with entrance to the kitchen and powder room
Small beach style entry hall in Vancouver with a single front door, white walls, vinyl floors, a glass front door, grey floor and timber.

Foyer Design | Contemporary | Artis Interiorz | Bangalore

Artis Interiorz Pvt. Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary foyer in Bengaluru with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a white front door, white floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Ocean Park, Kiawah Island

Buffington Homes South Carolina

This is an example of a beach style entryway in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floor, coffered and timber.

Painted Brick and Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

Large country foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

いぶし瓦の平屋

合同会社アトリエヒシダ

Photo of an entryway in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, a black front door, grey floor and timber.

South Asheville Modern Farmhouse

Judd Builders

This is an example of a small transitional front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floor and timber.

Laguna Beach Entry

Marea Clark Interiors

This is an example of a beach style entryway in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a white front door, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Manomet Bluffs Home Addition/Remodel

Thorson Restoration & Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style mudroom in Boston with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

The House at Eagle Mountain Lake

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Large modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors and timber.

Manoa Blues

Ko'olau Builders

Inspiration for a large transitional front door in Hawaii with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Nellie Gail Ranch Farmhouse

Gilbert Design Group

Total transformation turning this older home into a updated modern farmhouse style. Natural wire brushed oak floors thru out, An inviiting color scheme of neutral linens, whites and accents of indigo

774 Sand Dollar Dr

Garriott Home & Design

Ship lap encases this front entryway giving it a bright and airy feel with an open pendant light.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style foyer with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Coastal Cottage | Reverence

Homes by Tradition

Transitional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a dark wood front door and timber.

Entry hall

rosstang architects

New family entry hall with hand made tiles feature on the floor
Inspiration for a contemporary entry hall in Melbourne with white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, timber and brick walls.

Barqui

YUTOROSU architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary entry hall in Tokyo with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Entryway Design Ideas with White Walls and Timber

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.