Certainly they can. I have see many houses where the garage entry is to a hall with coat closets, perhaps a window, etc, and it also serves the front door. Such a common entry can be arranged to allow good traffic flow, a spot for the ”messy” detritus like wet boots and backpacks, that is unseen from the front door, perhaps a powder room, and even another exit to, say, the kitchen or utility area.
Certainly they can. I have see many houses where the garage entry is to a hall with coat closets, perhaps a window, etc, and it also serves the front door. Such a common entry can be arranged to allow good traffic flow, a spot for the ”messy” detritus like wet boots and backpacks, that is unseen from the front door, perhaps a powder room, and even another exit to, say, the kitchen or utility area.