Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a blue front door.

Hampstead Family Home

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Mid-sized traditional front door in London with beige walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Clean Slate

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Photo of a small transitional front door in Toronto with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a white front door.

Park Ridge Residence

Adam Green Architect

This elegant private residence combines Old-World charm and sophistication with the latest in modern technologies. Nearly every room in the home features a sweeping view of the adjacent golf course, which is best enjoyed from the outdoor kitchen overlooking a grand pool terrace. A smart home system is installed throughout and controls every comfort imaginable including lighting, temperature and entertainment at the tap of a finger. Hidden doors and passageways, a 3-sided glass fireplace, and built-in wine storage racks are just a few of the many surprises incorporated into this stunning abode.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floor.

Smithtown Artisan Home

Aspect Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Minneapolis with a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Shou Sugi Ban Home

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The home is able to take full advantage of views with the use of Glo’s A7 triple pane windows and doors. The energy-efficient series boasts triple pane glazing, a larger thermal break, high-performance spacers, and multiple air-seals. The large picture windows frame the landscape while maintaining comfortable interior temperatures year-round. The strategically placed operable windows throughout the residence offer cross-ventilation and a visual connection to the sweeping views of Utah. The modern hardware and color selection of the windows are not only aesthetically exceptional, but remain true to the mid-century modern design.

Historic Water Street

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Greg Premru
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style front door in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a blue front door.

Memmer Custom Homes (Parade of Homes)

Schlabach Woodworks

Mid-sized country front door in Columbus with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

5th Avenue Residence

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Apartment entry. Photo: Mikiko Kikuyama
Photo of a mid-sized modern front door in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a gray front door.

Rustling Cove

Smith Builders

A hidden door with touch-latches keeps the entryway sleek and clean while still providing functionality to access the guest room. Photographed by Phillip Leach

Yeates Residence

Willowood Homes

Dayson Johnson
Photo of a large country front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door and a blue front door.

N Maney Avenue

J Taylor Designs

Photo of a mid-sized country front door in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

New Construction - Lawrence Park, Toronto

South Park Design Build

This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Black & White Traditional Home

Duke Homes, Inc.

The front door is painted in black to provide a contrasting entry way.
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Fountain District Infill

Bellingham Bay Builders

The owners of this home came to us with a plan to build a new high-performance home that physically and aesthetically fit on an infill lot in an old well-established neighborhood in Bellingham. The Craftsman exterior detailing, Scandinavian exterior color palette, and timber details help it blend into the older neighborhood. At the same time the clean modern interior allowed their artistic details and displayed artwork take center stage. We started working with the owners and the design team in the later stages of design, sharing our expertise with high-performance building strategies, custom timber details, and construction cost planning. Our team then seamlessly rolled into the construction phase of the project, working with the owners and Michelle, the interior designer until the home was complete. The owners can hardly believe the way it all came together to create a bright, comfortable, and friendly space that highlights their applied details and favorite pieces of art. Photography by Radley Muller Photography Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Interior Design by Spiral Studios

Gothic Cottage

Daniel Contelmo Architects

The staircase is located in the entry to the house. The second tread wraps around to form a bench for the entry. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Architects

Modern Wood Doors

Modern Fabrication

Walnut V Grooved Panels with Stainless Strip
Large contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with green walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

West Hills Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor and recessed.

Transitional Entry

Inspiration for a transitional front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Front Door Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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.