This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Geelong with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door and decorative wall panelling.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

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Pasadena Colonial Re-imagined

JTID Inc.

The foyer opens onto the formal living room. The original glass pocket doors were restored as was the front door. Oak flooring in a custom chevron pattern. Furniture by others.

Cardiff Custom Home

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style foyer in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Large transitional front door in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a white front door, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Breckenridge Rental

Digital Media Innovations LLC

Automated lighting greets you as you step into this mountain home. Keypads control specific lighting scenes and smart smoke detectors connect to your security system.

Luxury Lake Home

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Blue and white mudroom with light wood accents.
This is an example of a large beach style mudroom in Minneapolis with blue walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Arched Entry

Benvenuti and Stein

Dramatic white and gray entry leads to a warm living space. Norman Sizemore -Photographer
Photo of a large transitional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and wallpaper.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Inspiration for a large country foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a large country foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and wood walls.

Trocadéro

BAT & CO

Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, marble floors, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floor and decorative wall panelling.

King Drive, New Orleans

M2 Studio

Inspiration for a large modern front door in New Orleans with white walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floor, wood and panelled walls.

Interiors

Property on STAGE

This is an example of a large transitional foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor and brick walls.

Traditional & Inviting Wrought Iron Doors

Clark Hall Doors

Featuring our Dark Bronze finish, these custom front double iron doors flaunt textured and insulated glass, as well as personalized hardware.
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Charlotte with a double front door, a brown front door and brick walls.

Coastal Colonial New Construction

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

Photo of a large traditional mudroom in Newark with blue walls, brick floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Hampton's Style Home

Monarch & Maker

The beautiful entryway to our Hampton's style home.
Design ideas for a large beach style foyer in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor and wood walls.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Inspiration for a large country foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Big Bev

Carl Mattison Design

Take a home that has seen many lives and give it yet another one! This entry foyer got opened up to the kitchen and now gives the home a flow it had never seen.

Cardamom on Ross - Entry

Renovation Angel Interior Design Noosa

Entry. Pivot door, custom made timber handle, woven rug.
This is an example of a large beach style front door in Sunshine Coast with white walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a white front door, white floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Coastal modern farmhouse mudroom storage decor

Amy Fox Interiors

Photo of a large beach style mudroom in Miami with white walls, marble floors, white floor and planked wall panelling.

All Wall Treatments Large Entryway Design Ideas

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.