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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.

Escarpment

NFG Designs

Transitional mudroom in Toronto with white walls, multi-coloured floor and wood walls.

Crestview Eclectic Kitchen

Skelly Build

Transitional foyer in Austin with blue walls, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood walls.

ЖК Вест Гарден

ON Design

Mid-sized transitional vestibule in Moscow with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a white front door, white floor, recessed and wood walls.

Downtown Bellevue Custom Home

JayMarc Homes

A detail shot of the chandelier hanging below the vaulted ceiling skylights, surrounded by wood paneling.
Photo of a large transitional foyer in Seattle with vaulted and wood walls.

Entrance

Rose & Lily Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and wood walls.

Lakeside New Build

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This entryway has exposed wood ceilings and a beautiful wooden chest. The wood elements of the design are contrasted with a bright blue area rug and colorful draperies. A large, Urchin chandelier hangs overhead.

Silver Lake Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Walk through a double door entry into this expansive open 3 story foyer with board and batten wall treatment. This mill made stairway has custom style stained newel posts with black metal balusters. The Acacia hardwood flooring has a custom color on site stain.

Custom Black Forest Home

KLo Home Design

Owners entry/ mudroom with wood slats and wood hooks, custom bench and key drop countertop with storage
Mid-sized transitional mudroom in Denver with grey walls, ceramic floors, a pivot front door, grey floor and wood walls.

Parliament House

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Informal Foyer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional entry hall in Grand Rapids with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floor, slate floors and wood walls.

Contemporary Masculine Remodel

Folding Chair Design

Design ideas for a large transitional foyer in Baltimore with white walls, marble floors, a double front door, a white front door, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Scarsdale House Renovation

KIM Architecture + Design

Mid-sized transitional mudroom in New York with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and wood walls.

Hilltop Dream

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

The intent was to create a space that would transition smoothly from the natural elements of the outdoors. To create a welcoming space that would feel special but family friendly—not stuffy. The whimsical console, dynamic light fixture and natural materials help achieve these goals. Note: the generous sidelight offers a welcoming peek through the dining room and into the backyard.

Iron Doors

Antigua Doors

Three plank, with pair three light sidelights iron and glass entry door.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front door in San Francisco with grey walls, limestone floors, a single front door, a gray front door, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

Foyer

Rose & Lily Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, brown floor and wood walls.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Design ideas for a 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.

Rusholme Restored

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional foyer in Toronto with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Scarsdale House Renovation

KIM Architecture + Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in New York with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and wood walls.

Contemporary Masculine Remodel

Folding Chair Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional foyer in Baltimore with white walls, marble floors, a double front door, a white front door, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Entry Way Accent Wall

Brush Painting and Design

Inspiration for a small transitional foyer in Toronto with white walls and wood walls.

Transitional Entryway Design Ideas with Wood 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 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.