The Top 10 New Entryways and Mudrooms Right Now
Designers highlight clever storage features and stylish details in these most-saved new entry photos
This Trending Now story features the most-saved entryway photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026.
Whether it’s a high-traffic family drop zone or a formal front foyer, the entry sets the tone for the rest of your home. A well-planned transition space serves two distinct purposes: a hard-working hub to corral daily clutter like jackets and shoes, or an elegant introduction for guests. To see how different homes handle the transition, check out this countdown of the 10 most-saved new entryway and mudroom photos uploaded recently to Houzz.
Whether it’s a high-traffic family drop zone or a formal front foyer, the entry sets the tone for the rest of your home. A well-planned transition space serves two distinct purposes: a hard-working hub to corral daily clutter like jackets and shoes, or an elegant introduction for guests. To see how different homes handle the transition, check out this countdown of the 10 most-saved new entryway and mudroom photos uploaded recently to Houzz.
9. Dedicated Drop Zone
The entry in this Rye, New York, Colonial-style home by VanderHorn Architects is optimized for family tidiness. Open lockers with cubbies above and below give family members individual storage, while integrated drawers keep small essentials like sunscreen and pet leashes close at hand. Additional hooks hang over a woven shoe-changing bench, and a window with a cafe curtain lets in natural light. Deep green paneled walls and a patterned floor bring bold style to the highly functional space.
The entry in this Rye, New York, Colonial-style home by VanderHorn Architects is optimized for family tidiness. Open lockers with cubbies above and below give family members individual storage, while integrated drawers keep small essentials like sunscreen and pet leashes close at hand. Additional hooks hang over a woven shoe-changing bench, and a window with a cafe curtain lets in natural light. Deep green paneled walls and a patterned floor bring bold style to the highly functional space.
8. Coastal Minimalism
This airy San Marcos, California, entry by Allito Spaces features a series of wall hooks for coats, bags and scarves, leaving the runner below open for lining up shoes. A narrow picture ledge displays a collection of framed seascapes while doubling as a convenient landing spot for keys and other essentials.
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This airy San Marcos, California, entry by Allito Spaces features a series of wall hooks for coats, bags and scarves, leaving the runner below open for lining up shoes. A narrow picture ledge displays a collection of framed seascapes while doubling as a convenient landing spot for keys and other essentials.
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7. Compact and Custom
This entry in a reimagined Newport Beach, California, home by designer Alicia Torosian, who uses Houzz Pro software, addresses multiple storage needs within a compact footprint. A built-in bench provides a dedicated spot for changing shoes, with integrated bins below to corral beach gear or kids’ essentials. Above, a display shelf sits over a row of hooks for handbags and pet leashes, while a tall vented storage cabinet conceals outerwear and seasonal items to keep the area organized.
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This entry in a reimagined Newport Beach, California, home by designer Alicia Torosian, who uses Houzz Pro software, addresses multiple storage needs within a compact footprint. A built-in bench provides a dedicated spot for changing shoes, with integrated bins below to corral beach gear or kids’ essentials. Above, a display shelf sits over a row of hooks for handbags and pet leashes, while a tall vented storage cabinet conceals outerwear and seasonal items to keep the area organized.
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6. Tailored and Timeless
This Corte Madera, California, entry by Together Home Design Studio relies on clean lines and tailored details. A round pedestal table paired with a skirted stool creates an inviting vignette just inside the charming Dutch front door. Overhead statement lighting and a classic chevron pattern on the hardwood floors infuse the space with distinct personality while maintaining an elevated, uncluttered aesthetic.
This Corte Madera, California, entry by Together Home Design Studio relies on clean lines and tailored details. A round pedestal table paired with a skirted stool creates an inviting vignette just inside the charming Dutch front door. Overhead statement lighting and a classic chevron pattern on the hardwood floors infuse the space with distinct personality while maintaining an elevated, uncluttered aesthetic.
5. Cheerful Transition
Natural light and high ceilings give this Toulouse, France, entry a lofty, cheerful atmosphere. A herringbone brick floor offers a durable, stylish foundation, while a built-in wood bench with cane-front drawers provides seating and concealed storage for shoes. Wall and ceiling paneling adds architectural depth, anchoring a row of hooks for bags and hats. A high display shelf, a patterned rug and a sculptural chandelier complete the space with rich layers of style.
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Natural light and high ceilings give this Toulouse, France, entry a lofty, cheerful atmosphere. A herringbone brick floor offers a durable, stylish foundation, while a built-in wood bench with cane-front drawers provides seating and concealed storage for shoes. Wall and ceiling paneling adds architectural depth, anchoring a row of hooks for bags and hats. A high display shelf, a patterned rug and a sculptural chandelier complete the space with rich layers of style.
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4. Refined Rustic
Inside this fully renovated Sag Harbor, New York, home by Chandler Rubenstein Design, a rustic wood console creates an inviting first impression. The table serves as both a decorative display and a practical landing spot for keys and mail, anchored by a large framed mirror above that bounces light and adds visual depth. Paneled wainscoting, an elegant wall sconce and a textured rug complete the vignette with sophisticated charm.
Inside this fully renovated Sag Harbor, New York, home by Chandler Rubenstein Design, a rustic wood console creates an inviting first impression. The table serves as both a decorative display and a practical landing spot for keys and mail, anchored by a large framed mirror above that bounces light and adds visual depth. Paneled wainscoting, an elegant wall sconce and a textured rug complete the vignette with sophisticated charm.
3. Clever Niche
Rich walnut sets an inviting tone in this Seattle entry by Board & Vellum. The fashionable and functional space is cleverly tucked into a niche off a staircase, turning otherwise wasted square footage into a high-utility hub. A cushioned built-in bench features open cubbies below for boot and shoe storage, while modern wall hooks keep outerwear within easy reach. A pill-shaped mirror visually expands the compact area while offering a spot to check an outfit before heading out.
Rich walnut sets an inviting tone in this Seattle entry by Board & Vellum. The fashionable and functional space is cleverly tucked into a niche off a staircase, turning otherwise wasted square footage into a high-utility hub. A cushioned built-in bench features open cubbies below for boot and shoe storage, while modern wall hooks keep outerwear within easy reach. A pill-shaped mirror visually expands the compact area while offering a spot to check an outfit before heading out.
2. Dramatic and Moody
This Castle Pines, Colorado, combination laundry room and mudroom by Lindy Design Build, which uses Houzz Pro, pairs high function with rich, unexpected color. Deep blue-green cabinetry and wall paneling (Riverway by Sherwin-Williams) create a striking backdrop, complemented by large-scale floral wallpaper and patterned floor tile. A wood-clad ceiling, floating shelves and a walnut butcher-block bench bring organic warmth to the space, while wall-mounted hooks and open shoe cubbies maximize daily utility.
This Castle Pines, Colorado, combination laundry room and mudroom by Lindy Design Build, which uses Houzz Pro, pairs high function with rich, unexpected color. Deep blue-green cabinetry and wall paneling (Riverway by Sherwin-Williams) create a striking backdrop, complemented by large-scale floral wallpaper and patterned floor tile. A wood-clad ceiling, floating shelves and a walnut butcher-block bench bring organic warmth to the space, while wall-mounted hooks and open shoe cubbies maximize daily utility.
1. Architectural Elegance
This spacious Florida entry by Ashley Martin Home establishes an immediate sense of luxury. Crisp wainscoting and a rich wood console bring warmth to the foyer, with drawers providing a discreet spot for keys and mail. A linear picture light highlights framed artwork, while a modern circular chandelier adds a sculptural focal point overhead. French doors flood the entire room with natural light and balance a classic arched opening that leads into the main living areas.
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This spacious Florida entry by Ashley Martin Home establishes an immediate sense of luxury. Crisp wainscoting and a rich wood console bring warmth to the foyer, with drawers providing a discreet spot for keys and mail. A linear picture light highlights framed artwork, while a modern circular chandelier adds a sculptural focal point overhead. French doors flood the entire room with natural light and balance a classic arched opening that leads into the main living areas.
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This London transitional-style entry offers grab-and-go storage for outdoor essentials. Wall hooks keep coats and hats easily accessible, while a built-in bench provides a comfortable spot to change shoes. Below, woven baskets in open cubbies organize smaller items like gloves and scarves. Vertical wall paneling and a classic checkerboard floor add architectural character and visual interest.
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