18 Inviting Entryways We Love

Rustic meets modern in this farmhouse-style foyer from Calista Interiors, with fresh-looking white-painted walls and a warm maple wood floor topped with a flat-woven area rug. The cheerful space benefits from the natural light that pours in from the clerestory window that overlooks the staircase.

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Designed by The Cottage Home Company and photographed by Level Exposure, this entryway with gilded mirrors, wall-mounted family crests, and copper sconces is truly fit for a royal. A low-shag area rug warms up the dark hardwood floors and beckons guests into the refined space.

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Designed by Paul Stuart Rankin, this Fairfield County foyer looks as pretty as a picture, due in no small part to the hand-blocked Zuber print that covers the walls. The colorful pastoral setting of the mural grabs the viewer's attention, thanks to both its impressive size and the creamy, understated paint color that graces the adjacent woodwork and French doors. The dark green Dutch door and bright brass hardware highlight the mural's colors, pulling them out of the background and into the room for a unified appearance.

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This Bostonian beauty, designed by Meyer & Meyer, pays homage both to its Georgian facade and the admiral who once resided here. A minimalist tripod lamp and arched doorway with decorative leaded-glass windows brighten the room, while a sunny yellow area rug, coordinating pillows, and modern artwork add a contemporary tone to the classic space.

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Don’t live near the beach? Bring the island indoors, just like Island Architects did to enliven this spacious entryway. The brick ceiling, dramatic vase, and honey-toned wallpaper work together to create a restful retreat. An arched doorway that leads to the rest of the house, beautiful in its own right, affords a memorable view of the sinuous staircase beyond the foyer.

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Step inside this eye-popping entryway from the DIYer behind A Beautiful Mess for a quick pick-me-up of feel-good colors and patterns. If you’re not instantly cheered up by the pink front door, the gold polka-dot wallpaper and tropical plants are sure to put you in a party mood.

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This Tennessee treasure has no shortage of Southern charm, courtesy of a vibrant tableau of textures. Wood and wicker coexist beautifully in the console table and armchair, and find their rustic complements in the hardwood floor and stair treads. Bright cushions, ornamental jars, and a bit of greenery energize the Nashville nest with a few splashes of color.

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It’s no wonder this mansion in Charleston is the shooting location for many popular TV shows. One look at the lavish foyer is enough to make visitors feel transported to a ritzy paradise, complete with a grand wood staircase, a bejeweled waterfall, and sleek tile floors.

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Nestled in the sumptuous foyer of this New Orleans residence are a space-amplifying area rug, a lavishly curtained doorway, and vintage furnishings you might expect to find in an historic home, but with a contemporary twist. Doorways on either side of the old-world entryway lead visitors to an equally luxurious living room and an amenity-rich kitchen.

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Marrying awe-inspiring antiques with modern furnishings, this foyer from Design Logic Limited, Inc. proves that you can keep history alive, even in a contemporary home. Artifacts sourced from the Monmouth County Historical Society, such as an antique Kuba rug, a gentleman’s dressing table, and copper lantern, are seamlessly integrated with the modern oak floor and wainscoted walls. Everything works together to preserve the past for future residents.

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There’s more to this entryway than its flaxen walls and pure white door with vertically opening sidelights. Crisp Architects perfectly countered the ethereal entrance with the darker tones of the aged pine floor, majestic wooden staircase, and wooden console table arrayed with demijohns, adding depth and intrigue to the space.

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