This is an example of a beach style entryway in Portland Maine with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floor.

Preston Hollow West Entry

Dona Rosene Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floor.

Point Loma Addition Remodel

Lars Remodeling & Design

The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.

Коридор

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, grey floor, a single front door and a black front door.

ЖК ПРИМОРСКИЙ LIFE

Алла Сеничева

Photo of a contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with white walls, a single front door and white floor.

Posthill

Stephanie Brown Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional foyer in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, black floor and decorative wall panelling.

The Rustic Modern

House Sprucing

Inspiration for a large country foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Lebanon, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a large entryway in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and brown floor.

Highland Park Transitional

Danes Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mediterranean mudroom in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Colonial on the Bluff

Murphy & Co. Design

Design ideas for a beach style vestibule in Minneapolis with white walls, a dutch front door, a white front door and grey floor.

Artist Haven

Rowland+Broughton Architecture & Urban Design

This is an example of a scandinavian foyer in Denver with white walls and grey floor.

Fort Greene Brownstone Renovation

Kate Glicksberg Photography

Complete renovation of a 19th century brownstone in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. Modern interiors that preserve many original details. Kate Glicksberg Photography

Brooklyn Townhouse

LAVA interiors

Inspiration for a traditional foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floor.

Дом в Подмосковье

Lavka-Design

This is an example of a contemporary entryway in Moscow with white walls.

Pines Terrace Residence

KA DesignWorks

Dallas & Harris Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Denver with white walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floor.

Humphrey House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

Magnolia Staging

PS Lehman, Inc.

Transitional mudroom in Chicago with white walls and grey floor.

Five Acres Mudroom

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

mudroom storage and seating with entry to large walk-in storage closet
Large country mudroom in Philadelphia with white walls, brick floors, a single front door, a gray front door and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Farmhouse Project

The Fox Group

Country mudroom in Salt Lake City with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse

Timber Trails Development Company

Photo of a country mudroom in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

White Entryway Design Ideas with White 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 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.