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Small Foyer Ideas and Designs

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Casa estilo contemporaneo - nórdico
Casa estilo contemporaneo - nórdico
Muebles de Diseño Luis GuerreroMuebles de Diseño Luis Guerrero
Small scandi foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Brooklyn Entryway
Brooklyn Entryway
Kayne DesignsKayne Designs
A compact entryway in downtown Brooklyn was in need of some love (and storage!). A geometric wallpaper was added to one wall to bring in some zing, with wooden coat hooks of multiple sizes at adult and kid levels. A small console table allows for additional storage within the space, and a stool provides a place to sit and change shoes.
Entrée Butte Chaumont
Entrée Butte Chaumont
ITSY BITSY TIDYITSY BITSY TIDY
Projet d'optimisation d'une entrée. Les clients souhaitaient une entrée pour ranger toutes leur affaires, que rien ne traînent. Il fallait aussi trouver une solution pour ranger les BD sans qu'ils prennent trop de place. J'ai proposé un meuble sur mesure pour pouvoir ranger toutes les affaires d'une entrée (manteau, chaussures, vide-poche,accessoires, sac de sport....) et déporter les BD sur un couloir non exploité. J'ai proposé une ambiance cocon nature avec un vert de caractère pour mettre en valeur le parquet en point de hongrie. Un fond orac decor et des éléments de décoration aux formes organiques avec des touches laitonnées. L'objectif était d'agrandir visuellement cette pièce avec un effet wahou.
Sky High Executive Penthouse, Toronto ON
Sky High Executive Penthouse, Toronto ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Nîmes - Construction d'une maison individuelle neuve
Nîmes - Construction d'une maison individuelle neuve
Laurence Damour ArchitecteLaurence Damour Architecte
Claustra bois pour délimiter l'entrée du séjour.
Photo of a small modern foyer in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Mudrooms are practical entryway spaces that serve as a buffer between the outdoors and the main living areas of a home. Typically located near the front or back door, mudrooms are designed to keep the mess of the outside world at bay. These spaces often feature built-in storage for coats, shoes, and accessories, helping to maintain a tidy and organized home. Durable flooring materials, such as tile or easy-to-clean surfaces, are common in mudrooms to withstand dirt and moisture. Additionally, mudrooms may include benches or cubbies for convenient seating and storage of bags or backpacks. With hooks for hanging outerwear and perhaps a small sink for quick cleanups, mudrooms efficiently balance functionality with the demands of an active household, providing an essential transitional space in the home.
Antique Modern- Foyer
Antique Modern- Foyer
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Affinity Builders Landscape Architect: Jon Russo Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Photo of a small classic foyer in Boston.
Meuble d'entrée
Meuble d'entrée
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Bordeaux with a single front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and beige floors.
Townhome in Burlington Ontario
Townhome in Burlington Ontario
MC2 DesignsMC2 Designs
Modern and simple
This is an example of a small modern foyer in Toronto with white walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Project Highbourne
Project Highbourne
Diana Bastone DesignsDiana Bastone Designs
Small classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for a small rural foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and blue floors.
York Mills Penthouse
York Mills Penthouse
Designtheory Inc.Designtheory Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Entrance Way
Entrance Way
Moore House DesignMoore House Design
Custom design entranceway
Design ideas for a small modern foyer in Bridgeport with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Cabbagetown House - Foyer/Entrance
Cabbagetown House - Foyer/Entrance
Jacklynn Little InteriorsJacklynn Little Interiors
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Glamourous Bachelorette Condo
Glamourous Bachelorette Condo
Spallina InteriorsSpallina Interiors
gray ceiling in foyer, metallic blue and silver grass cloth with gold crystal flush mount light
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Chicago with metallic walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Entryways
Entryways
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a small rural foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Projet Maison La Puisaye
Projet Maison La Puisaye
studio LA maisonstudio LA maison
Rénovation totale d'une maison de 90m2 + création d'un extension de 30m2 au sol.
Photo of a small scandinavian foyer in Other with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Holly Springs
Holly Springs
Avan Construction Inc.Avan Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Via Bodio
Via Bodio
daniela melonidaniela meloni
This is an example of a small modern foyer in Rome with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
King City Mid Century Modern
King City Mid Century Modern
Katherine Joy InteriorsKatherine Joy Interiors
Whether you are coming or going, this foyer is welcoming and the narrow entrance table adds a minimalistic design feel to the space.
Small midcentury foyer in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

Small Foyer Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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