Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete floors, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

The Garden Bay Timber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Newly renoved covered entry, with log flared posts and a timber truss.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style front door in Vancouver with blue walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floor and wood.

Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

This entryway is full of light and warmth from natural wood tones of the floor and ceiling.
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors and wood.

Colorful Ranch Retreat

JJ Interiors

What a spectacular welcome to this mountain retreat. A trio of chandeliers hang above a custom copper door while a narrow bridge spans across the curved stair.

Custom Entry Door

Thayer Design Build

Design ideas for a midcentury entryway in Other with green walls, concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door, grey floor and wood.

White Oak Engineered Wood Floor | Chalosse Parquet

The Woodcrafters Pte Ltd

Parquet Floor along foyer of entrance of a HDB flat. Made with pre-finished engineered wood for faster installation times and better structural integrity.

Buckhead Exterior Renovation

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

The iron doors and copper gas fixtures bring custom character and add yet another layer of interest.
Design ideas for a small midcentury front door in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and wood.

元大島の家

haco+

This is an example of a front door in Other with a single front door, wood and wood walls.

Yellow Entryway Design Ideas with Wood

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 An outdated or ill-fitting front door will imply what lies beyond is just as overdue for a makeover.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.