Magnificent pinnacle estate in a private enclave atop Cougar Mountain showcasing spectacular, panoramic lake and mountain views. A rare tranquil retreat on a shy acre lot exemplifying chic, modern details throughout & well-appointed casual spaces. Walls of windows frame astonishing views from all levels including a dreamy gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite, & awe-inspiring family room below. 2 oversize decks designed for hosting large crowds. An experience like no other!

Modern Renovation, Rye Brook, NY

Lara Michelle Interiors Inc.

Chuan Ding
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Magnificent

CMM Custom Homes

Sean Litchfield
This is an example of a large transitional foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Manoa Valley Remodel

H-1 Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front door in Hawaii with blue walls, painted wood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Briarcliffe Estates, Lemont

Castletown Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front door in Chicago with medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey walls.

32C Mosman

TDDP architects

Large transitional front door in Sydney with a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front door in Kansas City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Single Flat Arch Entry Door with Side Lights

Antigua Doors

An almost completed new construction project, received this flat arch entry door and two sidelights.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Sophia- Custom Built Home

Owen Homes LLC

Large transitional foyer in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Executive family home, Etobicoke ON

avenue design inc

aia photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Toronto with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Unit 11

Rinaldi Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Toronto with beige walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floor.

Dorset Park

Vernacular

Photography by Jacquelyn Smith
Transitional front door in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Investor - Cypress

TA DA by KAT Next Level Staging & Design

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Mid-sized transitional entry hall in Houston with grey walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floor.

Asti Ct

Acadian Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional foyer in Miami with white walls, marble floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Brooklyn Townhouse 2

Richard Massa Architect

This is an example of a small transitional vestibule in New York with beige walls, porcelain floors, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Meyer Kitchen

Legacy Custom Renovations

Mid-sized transitional mudroom in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

European Inspired Transitional Home

Design DCA

Foyer with Formal Living beyond.
Expansive transitional foyer in Houston with white walls, limestone floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floor.

Mahogany Double Door

TLG Doors and Hardware

Mahogany Entry With Flemish Glass, Wrought Iron Transom
Photo of a transitional front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Eymeric Widling Photography

Mid-sized transitional front door in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floor.

Modern Meets History

Lawrence Allan Inc.

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

Transitional Entryway Design Ideas with a Dark Wood Front Door

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 transitional 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 transitional 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.