Traditional foyer with yellow walls, a dark wood front door, medium hardwood floors and a single front door.

Design ideas for a large transitional entry hall in Sydney with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and beige floor.

Historic Wauwatosa Porch Remodel

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

The ceiling was retained, retrimmed with 1 x 6 trim boards hiding the electrical runs. The clean sharp lines of the window and door are evident. A repurposed 90” x 38” wide entry door with mortised hinges and lock was refinished thus tying together the old with the new.

This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House

Kathy Marshall Design

Lovely front entrance with delft blue paint and brass accents. Front doors should say welcome and thank you for visiting, I think this does just that!

Cape Cod Entry staircase

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Creamy white glass cabinetry and seat at the bottom of a stairwell. Green Slate floor, this is a Cape Cod home on the California ocean front. Stan Tenpenny, contractor,

1911 Colonial Revival

Peter LaBau, LLC

Peter LaBau
Photo of a large traditional entry hall in Boston with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a white front door.

My Houzz: French Country Meets Southern Farmhouse Style in Georgia

Corynne Pless

Avondale Residence

Carlton Construction

Jessie Preza
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Jacksonville with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a blue front door.

TH Remodeling Inc.

TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front door in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Carriage House and entry

Lynn Hopkins Architects

This project was on the cover of the book In-laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional entryway in Boston with yellow walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Classic Revival

Gryboski Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional foyer in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

A Simple Challenge

Ketron Custom Builders

Mid-sized country foyer in Columbus with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a white front door.

Historic Colonial Portico

Stephanie Fox-Architect

This is an example of a small traditional front door in New York with yellow walls, slate floors, a single front door and a black front door.

Redesign - Tamworth, NH

Sold By Design North - Home Staging - Real Estate

I designed this entryway for function. Each member of this family had space for winter boots, coats, hats gloves and I added an accordian drying rack for wet winter clothing. Photo credit: Joe Martin

3 Chambord - The Dominion

K. Miller Interiors

Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Austin with yellow walls, marble floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Country Kitchen, Bath & Laundry

Julia Metcalf Architecture & Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional mudroom in New York with yellow walls, travertine floors, a single front door, a white front door and beige floor.

Front Door

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Piers Lamb Photography - Inviting front door with beadboard barrel vault and chandelier.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front door in DC Metro with yellow walls, slate floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

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ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers

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360 Painting Katy

Photo of a mid-sized traditional foyer in Houston with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Michele and Greg's Whole Home Transformation

2e Architects

Vince Lupo - Direction One
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Baltimore with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with Yellow Walls and a Single 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.