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Lake Street, Edina MN
Lake Street, Edina MN
OSLO BuildersOSLO Builders
Photo of a small foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
InterContinental Boston
InterContinental Boston
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Boston with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
The Granville House
The Granville House
Woodhaven RenovationsWoodhaven Renovations
As you enter this home you are greeted with a white chevron shiplap wall feature and matte black horizontal railings climbing this staircase.
Small midcentury foyer in Edmonton with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and tongue and groove walls.
VIA (Village Improvement Association) Show House
VIA (Village Improvement Association) Show House
PETER E DESIGNSPETER E DESIGNS
Entry for a Luxury Beach House. Function should be the core of all designs. This small Foyer features a coat and shoe drop-off at the front door. Our custom floating shelf and bench is both practical and unobtrusive. Large mirrors are for self checks, while distributing light throughout the space and adding an illusion of more space.
Bayview
Bayview
Louise Kremeris InteriorsLouise Kremeris Interiors
This apartment is in an older building in north Toronto. The clients were downsizing and wanted a clean, uncluttered space. We removed the hall closet, fitted the drop ceiling with pot lights, clad the accent wall with grass cloth and furnished the niche with a beautiful walnut cabinet.
SOMA Co-Living House
SOMA Co-Living House
Noz DesignNoz Design
Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Pilgrim Renovation
Pilgrim Renovation
homecreationsgrouphomecreationsgroup
This is an example of a small classic foyer in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Venice Beach House
Venice Beach House
Court DesignsCourt Designs
Small classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, terracotta flooring and brown floors.
Refined Coastal Guest Suite
Refined Coastal Guest Suite
Raegan Ford Interior DesignRaegan Ford Interior Design
Tranquil guest house entry, with a weathered console, lucite and shell lamp, abstract beachscape prints and driftwood.
This is an example of a small nautical foyer in Phoenix with grey walls and painted wood flooring.
2014 Fall Parade East Grand Rapids
2014 Fall Parade East Grand Rapids
Rock Kauffman DesignRock Kauffman Design
2014 Fall Parade East Grand Rapids I J Visser Design I Joel Peterson Homes I Rock Kauffman Design I Photography by M-Buck Studios
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Grand Rapids with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Arlington Townhome Remodel
Arlington Townhome Remodel
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
The mini drum fixtures at the front entry and in the lower level hall coordinate with other drum chandeliers found throughout the home.
Inspiration for a small traditional foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
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Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Small classic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Coogee Residence
Coogee Residence
Jodie Carter DesignJodie Carter Design
Entry in the Coogee family home
Photo of a small nautical foyer in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod Entry
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod Entry
MODEL DESIGN INC.MODEL DESIGN INC.
This space-saving entryway includes a bench seat, drawers, hooks, ship lap detail, and a photo ledge above.
Design ideas for a small beach style foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and orange floors.
Elm River Project
Elm River Project
Honeysuckle and BulldogHoneysuckle and Bulldog
Small traditional foyer in Dallas with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
University Village Sarasota Florida
University Village Sarasota Florida
Gretchen Mannion InteriorsGretchen Mannion Interiors
Dramatic Entry
Photo of a small classic foyer in Tampa with grey walls and ceramic flooring.
Luxury Vinyl
Luxury Vinyl
Comfort FlooringComfort Flooring
Small rustic foyer in Indianapolis with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Craftsman Residential Waldkirch
Craftsman Residential Waldkirch
Cayce Mill Design CenterCayce Mill Design Center
Design ideas for a small rustic foyer in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
LAKE SHORE DRIVE RESIDENCE
LAKE SHORE DRIVE RESIDENCE
Gibbons, Fortman & Associates, Ltd.Gibbons, Fortman & Associates, Ltd.
This octagonal Entry Hall forms a strong architectural statement immediately upon entering the home. It relies on neutral colors and architectural form, rather than decoration, to make a statement. It moderates between the outside world and the lavishness of the living salon and adjacent rooms. Photography by Tony Soluri
Appartamento GD | 110 MQ
Appartamento GD | 110 MQ
Architetto Marco FinardiArchitetto Marco Finardi
Evoluzione di un progetto di ristrutturazione completa appartamento da 110mq
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Milan with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.

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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