Rain control starts at the path, the grading and the threshold. A beautiful door does little if water consistently reaches it with momentum.
Smart entry design slows water, gives shoes and bags a landing place, and prevents damp from becoming the first feeling you get when you come inside.
Look at slope first
If the path pitches toward the house or water pools near the threshold, design choices inside the foyer will never solve the underlying problem.
Create a weather buffer
Deep mats, durable surfaces, hooks and hidden storage all matter because bad weather carries dirt, moisture and panic with it. An entryway should absorb some of that pressure.
Doors are only one layer
Flashing, seals, drainage and overhang depth are what keep the room behind the door from feeling vulnerable.