The task for this beautiful Hamilton East federation home was to create light-infused and timelessly sophisticated spaces for my client. This is proof in the success of choosing the right colour scheme, the use of mirrors and light-toned furniture, and allowing the beautiful features of the house to speak for themselves. Who doesn’t love the chandelier, ornate ceilings and picture rails?!

Front Entry Porch

Forte Building Group, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front door in Nashville with a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

As seen in this photo, the front to back view offers homeowners and guests alike a direct view and access to the deck off the back of the house. In addition to holding access to the garage, this space holds two closets. One, the homeowners are using as a coat closest and the other, a pantry closet. You also see a custom built in unit with a bench and storage. There is also access to a powder room, a bathroom that was relocated from middle of the 1st floor layout. Relocating the bathroom allowed us to open up the floor plan, offering a view directly into and out of the playroom and dining room.

Charlie Kingham | Guildford

A Charlie Kingham authentically true bespoke boot room design. Handpainted classic bench with boot shoe storage, as well as matching decorative wall shelf. Including Iron / Pewter Ironmongery Hooks.

Seattle Frink House

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Traditional foyer with seating nook
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a white front door.

Westchester Traditional

Chango

Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
This is an example of a large traditional mudroom in New York with beige walls, a double front door and grey floor.

Shabby Chic Foyer

Home ReHabIt, LLC

Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.

Hampton's Style Traditional

John McClain Design

Traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Stairway & Entryways

Green Acorn

Inspiration for a traditional entryway in Raleigh.

Foyer

Jules Duffy Designs

Photo Credit: Laura Moss
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls and multi-coloured floor.

Entryway Hallway Closet

lnclighting.llc

Are you looking for the perfect entrance for your interior design? The elegant French Country Chandeliers bring unparalleled vision to the entryway.
Traditional entryway in Atlanta.

Timeless Colonial Project

The Fox Group

Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls and black floor.

Traditional Entry

Traditional mudroom in Minneapolis with beige walls, a dutch front door, a brown front door and grey floor.

Historic Remodel

EDAD studio

This is an example of a traditional entry hall in Tampa with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

Lafayette Residence - Irving Park

Acanthus Architecture, PA

Stacey Van Berkel
Photo of a traditional mudroom in Other with white walls and travertine floors.

Reach In Closet

ABC Closets

A.Marie Productions / Michelle Brinn
Photo of a traditional entryway in Philadelphia.

Cyprus House Plan

Walker Home Design

Photo of a large traditional entry hall in Salt Lake City with white walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floor.

Excelsior Bayside Cottage

TEA2 Architects

Yellow door, yellow rug
Traditional entry hall in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and beige floor.

Cradle Rock, Princeton NJ

Deborah Leamann

This is an example of a traditional mudroom in Philadelphia with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Sussex

Ella Pays Designs

Mid-sized traditional entry hall in Sussex with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and beige floor.

Traditional White 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 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.