Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional vestibule in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floor.

Apartment Entryway

Ward 5 Design

This is an example of a small eclectic vestibule in New York with white walls, a single front door and a blue front door.

Contemporary Challenge in Athens, GA

Mason & Son Design & Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary vestibule in Atlanta with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floor.

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Архитектурное бюро "ХВОЯ"

фотографии - Дмитрий Цыренщиков
Mid-sized contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg with white walls, slate floors, a single front door, a blue front door and black floor.

Taking Sides (West side story)

Eurodale Developments Inc

A new staircase allowed for a more formal vestibule, providing shelter from the rest of the open concept space. Exposed brick on the party wall adds texture and character to the otherwise new finishes. Turning the stair with a landing allows for the creation of a front closet for coats and boots.

Sound Living Homestead

Whitestone Building and Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional vestibule in Other with grey walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floor.

Issy les Moulineaux

Arkala Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Le Havre with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a blue front door.

Wood Medallion

French-Brown Floors Co.

Custom medallion installed by French-Brown crews. Please visit our website at www.french-brown.com to see more of our work.
Photo of a traditional vestibule in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a blue front door and grey floor.

Home Sweet Home -- a Traditional Condo

Just the Thing

This condo foyer is a perfect introduction to the interior, setting the mood instantly. We decided to extend the hardwood right to the entrance, since guests have a long way to walk on a carpeted corridor before arriving at the suite. We added moulding to the flat front door and painted it the same bright blue featured elsewhere in the suite. Traditional paneled doors replace basic sliding closet doors. Hand-painted pinstripes add whimsy and interest to the beige walls. While there is no room for a console table in the foyer itself, we used the walls on either side for small pieces of furniture that anchor a display of the clients' art collection. Rather than being just a pass-through area, the hallway now feels like part of the living room.

Harlem Townhouse

Gradient Architecture PLLC

Inspiration for a small modern vestibule in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floor.

Contemporary Challenge in Athens, GA

Mason & Son Design & Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary vestibule in Atlanta with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floor.

Historic Traditional House

Chroma Home

Sue Gorman
Photo of a vestibule in St Louis with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors and a blue front door.

Appartement "Assas"

Agence PROST

Design ideas for a large contemporary vestibule in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a blue front door and beige floor.

[Fauvet] - Rénovation et aménagement d'un investissement locatif

Maison Bloom Home Design

Création d'une entrée boîte habillée de bleu nuit pour mettre en valeur la luminosité de la pièce principale Intégration d'un lave-linge encastré entre l'entrée et la cuisine

Coastal Maine New Construction

Erin Forrey Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional vestibule in Portland Maine with blue walls, slate floors, a single front door, a blue front door, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Orange Rd Entry

Highmont Home

Large transitional vestibule in New York with porcelain floors, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Farmhouse Entryway - Summit Stockbridge Cayenne, Waterproof Flooring

Impressions Flooring Collection

Transitional vestibule in Raleigh with white walls, a single front door and a blue front door.

Issy les Moulineaux

Arkala Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary vestibule in Le Havre with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a blue front door.

Coastal Cottage Historic Bread Ovens

Cura Design

Historic brick bread oven in entrance area (refurbished)
Photo of a mid-sized beach style vestibule in Devon with white walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a blue front door, beige floor, recessed and wood walls.

Isle of Wight Holiday Home

Imperfect Interiors

We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Mid-sized traditional vestibule in London with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floor and panelled walls.

Vestibule Design Ideas with a Blue 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 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 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.