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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.
Montclair Victorian
Montclair Victorian
Ekman Design StudioEkman Design Studio
Using an 1890's black and white photograph as a reference, this Queen Anne Victorian underwent a full restoration. On the edge of the Montclair neighborhood, this home exudes classic "Painted Lady" appeal on the exterior with an interior filled with both traditional detailing and modern conveniences. The restoration includes a new main floor guest suite, a renovated master suite, private elevator, and an elegant kitchen with hearth room. Builder: Blackstock Construction Photograph: Ron Ruscio Photography
Art Installations
Art Installations
Ron & Holly IrwinRon & Holly Irwin
"2018", original 48x48" oil painting by Holly Irwin
Large traditional foyer in Atlanta.
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
We collaborated with the interior designer on several designs before making this shoe storage cabinet. A busy Beacon Hill Family needs a place to land when they enter from the street. The narrow entry hall only has about 9" left once the door is opened and it needed to fit under the doorknob as well.
Entry
Entry
Gary Hutton DesignGary Hutton Design
Contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls and a pivot front door.
Stone Acorn Builders Southern Living Showcase 2012
Stone Acorn Builders Southern Living Showcase 2012
Stone Acorn BuildersStone Acorn Builders
Stone Acorn Builders presents Houston's first Southern Living Showcase in 2012.
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Houston with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Bethesda Family Home
Bethesda Family Home
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Stacey Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in DC Metro with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Sater Design Collection's 7080 "Manchester" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 7080 "Manchester" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Foyer. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, farmhouse home plan "Manchester" (Plan #7080). saterdesign.com
Medium sized rural foyer in Miami with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Del Sur - Tuscan Winery Entry Mosaic
Del Sur - Tuscan Winery Entry Mosaic
McCullough Design Development, Inc.McCullough Design Development, Inc.
Chiseled Edged, Versailles Pattern Travertine Stone flooring with intricate mosaic at home's entry. FlashItFirst.com
Design ideas for a mediterranean foyer in San Diego.
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Langlois DesignLanglois Design
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Brisbane with green walls, a double front door, a yellow front door, white floors and wallpapered walls.
104 Shore Oaks
104 Shore Oaks
Vanguard Studio Inc.Vanguard Studio Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Austin with yellow walls and marble flooring.
Chalet en Castilleja de la Cuesta
Chalet en Castilleja de la Cuesta
Juan Olmo seeinside.es Fotografría InmobiliariaJuan Olmo seeinside.es Fotografría Inmobiliaria
www.seeinside.es
Mediterranean foyer in Seville with yellow walls.
Rufty Homes - Entry
Rufty Homes - Entry
Rufty Custom Built Homes and RemodelingRufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling
Custom home built for the N.C. State University Chancellor by Rufty Homes. Photo credit: Dustin Peck Photography, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Raleigh with medium hardwood flooring and beige walls.
Musicians Getaway
Musicians Getaway
DavishireDavishire
Inspiration for a small classic foyer in Nashville with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Florida Tropical
Florida Tropical
Elyse Marie LifestylesElyse Marie Lifestyles
This wonderful entry combines all the elements of Feng Shui- Water- Wood- Earth- Fire and Metal to enhance the feeling of Harmony and Peace
Medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami.
My Projects
My Projects
Manage My ProjectManage My Project
Design ideas for a small traditional foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Country Brook
Country Brook
J Wiley DesignsJ Wiley Designs
Inspiration for a large foyer in Dallas with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Rippleside
Rippleside
Geelong ConstructionsGeelong Constructions
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Geelong with white walls, a yellow front door, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Colonial Calabasas
Colonial Calabasas
Fetherolf DevelopmentFetherolf Development
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Los Angeles with yellow walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Schofield Residence
Schofield Residence
Felicia Khor DesignsFelicia Khor Designs
Large mediterranean foyer in San Diego with beige walls, marble flooring and beige floors.

Yellow 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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