This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Sydney with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Cabbagetown House - Foyer/Entrance

Jacklynn Little Interiors

This is an example of a small traditional foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble floors, a single front door, a gray front door and white floor.

Grand Oaks Estate

Nutter Custom Construction, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional foyer in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Gracat Farm | Horsham, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a traditional foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

Julian Price House

Linda Lane Design

Dale Russell Photography
This is an example of a traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Linnéstaden, Första Långgatan 6A

Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri

This is an example of a scandinavian foyer in Gothenburg with white walls, painted wood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and grey floor.

Restyling appartamento Roma

simona rossetti designer

This is an example of a small modern foyer in Rome with porcelain floors, a double front door and a gray front door.

Rosehill Ave. Condo

Estee Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Toronto with a double front door, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a gray front door.

8500 Seminole Street grand-scale home in an ideal Chestnut Hill location

Team Whetzel

Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls, a single front door, a gray front door, brown floor and brick walls.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Eagleview Construction

First Look Canada
Mid-sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a gray front door and brown floor.

Burlington New Build

Kennedy + Kenel Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional foyer in Toronto with grey walls, a single front door, a gray front door, slate floors and grey floor.

Manhattan meets Longboat Key

April Balliette

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic foyer in Tampa with metallic walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a gray front door and beige floor.

Serenbe

John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large country foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a pivot front door, a gray front door, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

August 2015 Catalog

User

This is an example of a transitional foyer in Los Angeles with a single front door, a gray front door and multi-coloured floor.

Entrée I Fassade

Benjamin von Pidoll I Architektur

Philip Kistner
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Cologne with white walls, a single front door, a gray front door and concrete floors.

White Oak

Mill & Woods

White Oak never looked so good! These wide planks and color variations will steal the show in any interior.
Large contemporary foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, a single front door, a gray front door, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

XXS // Portico

Brosh Architects

The brief was to design a portico side Extension for an existing home to add more storage space for shoes, coats and above all, create a warm welcoming entrance to their home. Materials - Brick (to match existing) and birch plywood.

Homey Project

Blue Copper Design

This is an example of a small country foyer in Phoenix with white walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a gray front door and beige floor.

2016 Tundra Model

Lori Manning Designs

Gorgeous front entry way features iron rod doors and a beautiful and original chandelier!
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in Miami with white walls, marble floors, a double front door and a gray front door.

Ocean Front Condominium

Linda Perry Design Inc.

Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical foyer in Miami with beige walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a gray front door and white floor.

Foyer Design Ideas with a Gray 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.