This is an example of a traditional vestibule in New York with yellow walls and painted wood floors.

photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional mudroom in Portland Maine with yellow walls and slate floors.

Carriage House Estate

OLSON LEWIS + Architects

Each wing of this former stable and carriage house became separate homes for two brothers. Although the structure is symmetrical from the exterior, it is uniquely distinct inside. The two siblings have different personalities and lifestyles; each wing takes on characteristics of the brother inhabiting it. The domed and vaulted space between the two wings functions as their common area and can be used to host large- scale social events. Contractor: Brackett Construction Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Custom Home in Annapolis

Timberlake Design Build

Foyer and staircase in custom home in Annapolis.
Large traditional foyer in Baltimore with yellow walls and medium hardwood floors.

Laundry, mud rooms and front entrance cabinets

User

White Mud Room Closets by Nexs Cabinets Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional mudroom in Calgary with yellow walls and medium hardwood floors.

Simple elegance

Nautilus Homes

This is a very well detailed custom home on a smaller scale, measuring only 3,000 sf under a/c. Every element of the home was designed by some of Sarasota's top architects, landscape architects and interior designers. One of the highlighted features are the true cypress timber beams that span the great room. These are not faux box beams but true timbers. Another awesome design feature is the outdoor living room boasting 20' pitched ceilings and a 37' tall chimney made of true boulders stacked over the course of 1 month.

Traditional Entry

Inspiration for a traditional entryway in Chicago with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Luxury Vinyl Tile & Planks

Miller's of Claflin

Mid-sized traditional mudroom in Wichita with yellow walls, a single front door and a white front door.

Out with the Old

Lagois Design Build Renovate

The exterior of this home was not only dated, but showcasing the architecture of two competing decades (the 50’s and 70’s). Our clients wanted a modern update to the exterior and a practical front entry. The flat roof on their living room was also leaking and needed to be addressed. We said goodbye to the brick and aluminum siding and replaced it with stone and cement fibre. An eyebrow roof delineates the stone and siding and we extended the roof of the main home for weather protection and aesthetic improvement. Wrought iron railings and stone steps fit in nicely with their natural surroundings and invite visitors to the front door. A foyer addition allowed the creation of a covered porch area on the outside and an open coatroom and home office extension on the inside. Round windows were added to the front and side of the home which add style and bring in much needed natural light. The existing family room with the leaking roof was legally non-conforming and required a minor variance. Existing defined parking areas further complicated this issue, but we were able to compromise by not extending the front porch across the full width of the addition. A new sloped roof, with interior vaulted ceilings enhances the visual indoor-outdoor integration of the home. This renovated home’s new exterior fits in perfectly with the neighboring homes and provides the owner’s with two covered entries to protect them from our Ottawa climate.

Entry Foyer

CLARICE SMYTH DESIGN

This bright and welcoming entry foyer features high ceilings panel door with sidelights and transom. The entry console provides a place for mail, keys, and a quick check in the mirror before greeting guest. The red oriental style console has a distressed finish. It is accessorized with a buffet lamp, bowl of decorative orbs, and designer bouquet. Underneath an antiques umbrella stand, a woodcrafter's Duncan Phife chair sample and two aged black iron cats. This vignette hints to what to visitors should expect beyond the threshold.

Ann Arbor Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Forward Design Build Remodel

Our clients came to us wanting to update their kitchen while keeping their traditional and timeless style. They desired to open up the kitchen to the dining room and to widen doorways to make the kitchen feel less closed off from the rest of the home. They wanted to create more functional storage and working space at the island. Other goals were to replace the sliding doors to the back deck, add mudroom storage and update lighting for a brighter, cleaner look. We created a kitchen and dining space that brings our homeowners joy to cook, dine and spend time together in. We installed a longer, more functional island with barstool seating in the kitchen. We added pantry cabinets with roll out shelves. We widened the doorways and opened up the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We added cabinetry with glass display doors in the kitchen and also the dining room. We updated the lighting and replaced sliding doors to the back deck. In the mudroom, we added closed storage and a built-in bench.

Riverdale

David J. Design Inc.

In the entrance we built cabinetry instead of a standard closet. Here the kids can sit on the bench to put on their boots.
Design ideas for a large traditional vestibule in Toronto with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a white front door.

House by Regent's Park - Project by Vicki Wells/Wells & Trembath

Adam Butler Photography

Photographs by Adam Butler
This is an example of a traditional foyer in London with yellow walls.

Georgian Manor

Jones & Boer Architects, Inc.

Gordon Beall photographer
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and yellow walls.

1930s New England Colonial: Exterior, Entry, Front Hall

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish in 1930, this gorgeous New England Colonial underwent a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs. The addition included an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic home, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision. On the front door: Heritage Red by Benjamin Moore.

South Fork Construction

copper railing
Photo of a mid-sized traditional foyer in Sacramento with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Arch Top White Oak Front Door with Side Lights and Ashley Norton Hardware

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Arch Top White Oak Front Door with Side Lights and Ashley Norton Hardware, distressed dark stained white oak floors.

Custom Homes

Talbert Building

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

Federal Colonial

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Derived from the famous Captain Derby House of Salem, Massachusetts, this stately, Federal Style home is situated on Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This is a home of grand scale featuring ten-foot ceilings on the first floor, nine-foot ceilings on the second floor, six fireplaces, and a grand stair that is the perfect for formal occasions. Despite the grandeur, this is also a home that is built for family living. The kitchen sits at the center of the house’s flow and is surrounded by the other primary living spaces as well as a summer stair that leads directly to the children’s bedrooms. The back of the house features a two-story porch that is perfect for enjoying views of the private yard and Chebacco Lake. Custom details throughout are true to the Georgian style of the home, but retain an inviting charm that speaks to the livability of the home.

GMA

Michael Lowry Photography

Michael Lowry Photography
This is an example of a traditional foyer in Orlando with yellow walls and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Entryway Design Ideas with Yellow Walls

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.