This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.

Elegant Estate

12/12 Architects & Planners

French-country Formal

12/12 Architects & Planners

The front door opens to a spacious entry hall with coat closet, access to the formal parlor and dining rooms, with views to the den and family room beyond. The arched front door as replicated with arched framed openings to parlor and dining rooms.

幼稚園棟玄関

一級建築士事務所エイチ・アーキテクツ

幼稚園（こども園）の１階玄関です。
Expansive traditional entry hall in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

玄関ホール

栄和興産株式会社

Mid-sized traditional entryway in Nagoya with medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a green front door, wallpaper and wallpaper.

圧巻のエントランス　-Afternoon-

株式会社いそざきや

Design ideas for a large traditional entry hall in Other with dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a green front door, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper and grey walls.

明るい吹き抜け心安らぐクリニック

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

This is an example of a traditional entry hall in Yokohama with white walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a white front door, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

French-country Formal

12/12 Architects & Planners

The front door opens to a spacious entry hall with coat closet, access to the formal parlor and dining rooms, with views to the den and family room beyond.

ホテルのロビーに居るようにくつろげるクリニック

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

コラムのあるホテルのような待合室
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Yokohama with pink walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a white front door, pink floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Dewils社との出会い　キッチンから始まった家づくり

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

サーキュラー階段の玄関ホール。ロートアイアンの装飾でよりエレガントな空間に
Traditional entry hall in Tokyo with yellow walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor and wallpaper.

玄関ミラーとエコカラット

Orcasa

エコカラットプラス（陶連子とうれんじ）と巾木から天井までのオーダーミラーを設置しました。玄関が広く重厚感のある空間に。デザインだけでなく調湿・においの吸着・水拭き掃除もでき機能性もあります。
This is an example of a small traditional entry hall in Other with brown walls, porcelain floors, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

やさしく光を取り込む

株式会社いそざきや

Design ideas for a large traditional entry hall in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a green front door, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Dewils社との出会い　キッチンから始まった家づくり

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

サーキュラー階段の玄関ホール。アイアンの装飾でよりエレガントな空間に
This is an example of a traditional entry hall in Tokyo with yellow walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor and wallpaper.

階段手摺にやさしく光が差込む　-Evening-

株式会社いそざきや

This is an example of a large traditional entry hall in Other with dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a green front door, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper and grey walls.

241 Irvine Road - After

J. Parrish Builders

Traditional entryway in Other with wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

明るい吹き抜け心安らぐクリニック

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Yokohama with white walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a white front door, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

美しい弧を描くサーキュラー階段のある家

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

カーブを描いた大理石の玄関框。廊下へと続くアーチ開口。白とグレーに茶のアクセントがきいた落ち着いた空間。
Design ideas for a small traditional entry hall in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Traditional Entryway Design Ideas with Wallpaper

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 traditional 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 traditional 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.