The Most Popular New Entries
Houzzers’ favorite photos showcase entries that make a stunning first impression and mudrooms packed with storage
Becky Harris
July 10, 2018
Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia.
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Our Trending Now series features the most-saved photos uploaded to Houzz in the previous three months.
Formal foyers, casual entry hallways and functional mudrooms chock-full of storage all made the latest list of Houzzers’ favorite photos. Since these spaces are the first ones entered, it’s up to them to make visitors feel welcome and to hint at what the rooms beyond are like. They also help keep the rest of the house clean by providing places for shoes, coats, bags, personal electronics and other potential clutter.
Formal foyers, casual entry hallways and functional mudrooms chock-full of storage all made the latest list of Houzzers’ favorite photos. Since these spaces are the first ones entered, it’s up to them to make visitors feel welcome and to hint at what the rooms beyond are like. They also help keep the rest of the house clean by providing places for shoes, coats, bags, personal electronics and other potential clutter.
Style That Sets the Tone
The approach to this home in Oregon’s high desert includes a walk past an interior courtyard to a beckoning focal point — what’s left of a gnarled lilac tree trunk affixed to the wall inside. The moment foreshadows the influence of the natural surroundings on the interiors.
Detail worth noting: Houzzers also were drawn to the engineered reclaimed white oak floors from Restoration Timber.
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The approach to this home in Oregon’s high desert includes a walk past an interior courtyard to a beckoning focal point — what’s left of a gnarled lilac tree trunk affixed to the wall inside. The moment foreshadows the influence of the natural surroundings on the interiors.
Detail worth noting: Houzzers also were drawn to the engineered reclaimed white oak floors from Restoration Timber.
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This home in Dallas is full of colorful art, and the playful composition of Flor tiles in the entry provides clues at what else awaits inside. Visitors can catch a glimpse of this treat through the large sidelight.
Detail worth noting: The low windows along the floor let in light and a few peeks of the landscape while providing privacy.
Detail worth noting: The low windows along the floor let in light and a few peeks of the landscape while providing privacy.
Thoughtful Architectural Details
Houzzers took notes on the fine architectural details of this Manhattan apartment. The wainscoting, French doors and herringbone floors were a hit. And the contemporary light fixture, bench and art signal that the interiors will be far from fusty.
Detail worth noting: The grasscloth wallcovering brings subtle, pleasing texture into the space.
Houzzers took notes on the fine architectural details of this Manhattan apartment. The wainscoting, French doors and herringbone floors were a hit. And the contemporary light fixture, bench and art signal that the interiors will be far from fusty.
Detail worth noting: The grasscloth wallcovering brings subtle, pleasing texture into the space.
This narrow entry in a Victorian-era house in London doesn’t have much room for furnishings, but that doesn’t mean it’s short on style. The colorful stained-glass inserts in the door and sidelights, the lively pattern on the floor, the ornamental detailing around the ceiling, the millwork around the doors, and the elegant chandelier announce its Victorian style. (The outside of the door is painted a snazzy red.)
Detail worth noting: What do you think the bell is for? When I was a child, my mother had one just like it. She’d step outside the front door at dinnertime and ring it to let my brother and me know it was time to come home.
Detail worth noting: What do you think the bell is for? When I was a child, my mother had one just like it. She’d step outside the front door at dinnertime and ring it to let my brother and me know it was time to come home.
Have you ever been in an old house where the telephone drove some of the design? Back in the day when a home had only one phone (that was rented because phones were way too pricey to buy), foyers often had a telephone table and a built-in bench next to it for sitting down for a chat. That’s what this design reminds me of. It makes good use of what could be a wasted space and is a cozy spot to read and visit in, thanks to the built-in bench, bookshelves and traditional millwork.
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Smart Storage and Farmhouse Style
This was the most popular entry photo of the past three months. Not only is it full of space for books, shoes, bags, mail and chargers, but it also has great style. The cubbies are backed by tongue-and-groove paneling. The bench is a lovely wood that warms up all that white. A new door opens to a floor of matte gray porcelain tiles, and the runner adds pattern atop the tiles.
Detail worth noting: The doors on the upper cabinets are antiqued mirror.
This was the most popular entry photo of the past three months. Not only is it full of space for books, shoes, bags, mail and chargers, but it also has great style. The cubbies are backed by tongue-and-groove paneling. The bench is a lovely wood that warms up all that white. A new door opens to a floor of matte gray porcelain tiles, and the runner adds pattern atop the tiles.
Detail worth noting: The doors on the upper cabinets are antiqued mirror.
In this well-appointed mudroom, a brick floor, Shaker-style cabinets and simple cabinet hardware lend a relaxed farmhouse look. Instead of cubbies, an open area under the wood bench allows room for boots.
Detail worth noting: A Dutch door leads into the rest of the house.
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Detail worth noting: A Dutch door leads into the rest of the house.
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Vermont winters need a hardy mudroom space. The one in this country house resembles a stable and has plenty of room for coats, boots, fishing equipment and even snowshoes.
Detail worth noting: The bench in the middle looks like an antique sled.
Detail worth noting: The bench in the middle looks like an antique sled.
Smart Storage and European Style
This Seattle home has Scandinavian modern farmhouse style that carries through to the mudroom. The simple black, white and wood palette gets shots of color and texture from books and baskets. Hooks provide places to hang coats and bags.
Detail worth noting: The lively pattern on the floor tile gives the room personality.
Browse coat hooks and racks
This Seattle home has Scandinavian modern farmhouse style that carries through to the mudroom. The simple black, white and wood palette gets shots of color and texture from books and baskets. Hooks provide places to hang coats and bags.
Detail worth noting: The lively pattern on the floor tile gives the room personality.
Browse coat hooks and racks
In this narrow hallway in Cologne, Germany, Houzzers were drawn to the gorro (Spanish for hat frame) and Schuhbank (German for shoe bench), among other things. Yes, folks, Houzz is very international. The bright red ropes on the coat rack and hat frame are original and playful, adding a nice dash of color to the white hallway.
Detail worth noting: Having a full-length mirror is great for function (checking your look before you head out the door) and aesthetics (making a narrow space feel wider and lighter).
Detail worth noting: Having a full-length mirror is great for function (checking your look before you head out the door) and aesthetics (making a narrow space feel wider and lighter).
Honorable Mention: No Built-Ins Required
Not all of us have the time or the means to hire a carpenter to install built-in cabinets, benches and cubbies. This Russian entry is a great example of how to get the same function with off-the-shelf pieces — a freestanding bookshelf and bench and a wall-mounted coat rack provide the same function and look great.
Share: Have you come up with any good entry storage solutions? What kinds of things do you find most useful in an entryway? Please let us know in the Comments.
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Photo Flip: 101 Ways With a Mirror at the Entry
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Not all of us have the time or the means to hire a carpenter to install built-in cabinets, benches and cubbies. This Russian entry is a great example of how to get the same function with off-the-shelf pieces — a freestanding bookshelf and bench and a wall-mounted coat rack provide the same function and look great.
Share: Have you come up with any good entry storage solutions? What kinds of things do you find most useful in an entryway? Please let us know in the Comments.
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Photo Flip: 101 Ways With a Mirror at the Entry
7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Entry Hall
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Entertainment slash mud room for a small apartment we did. Let us know what you guys think!
A mud room HAS to have a tough floor to withstand all the moisture and an open space to allow wet outer coats, sweaters, and the like to dry off before hanging them together. Please do not forget places to sit to pull those boots on. If your room really gets a lot of use because of your climate some might say a drain would be appropriate
Has anyone else noted how few home plans actually have a descent mudroom? If you live out in the country, cold, wet and mud are a part of life. Animals also bring in their own messes. I would love to see a bathroom and a laundry room by that back door too. Could we see some plans that tackle the reality of life outside of an urban environment. Please