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Budget Midcentury Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Mudroom | Portland, Maine
Mudroom | Portland, Maine
Rubble RhymeRubble Rhyme
In February 2020, we updated a mudroom in Portland, Maine. My clients were looking to transform their mudroom into a more functional and welcoming space, and that is exactly what we did!
Entry
Entry
Alli Rader CreativeAlli Rader Creative
Inspiration for a retro foyer in Nashville with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Lazybrook Home
Lazybrook Home
S Squared Design, LLCS Squared Design, LLC
Client's recently purchased their home and wanted to make some updates without having to do a full gut job. We used the original cabinets but opted for new glass doors, a little woodwork to modernize them and got rid of the old medium oak cabinets and did a light grey color. Topped with a white quartz counter, accompanied by a limestone backsplash. To finish it off we gave the cabinets new hardware and pendant lights. The pot rack also was a new addition and fits perfectly over the new large peninsula. Throughout the rest of the home we blended their existing furniture with a few new pieces and added some color to spruce up their new home.
Bridge House
Bridge House
FORWARD Design | ArchitectureFORWARD Design | Architecture
Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a small midcentury front door in Kansas City.
Robbinsdale Whole House Remodel
Robbinsdale Whole House Remodel
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
The front entryway greets you will a bright bubblegum pink, and a quick-access storage bench to take on and off your shoes and coats. The front door features a mail slot and single pane of glass.
Deco Door Ashmore House
Deco Door Ashmore House
DecoviewDecoview
Laser cut deco style door by Decoview
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Gold Coast - Tweed with a single front door and a black front door.
Bourgogne
Bourgogne
Cécile Guarino-Scailliérez | CBGS studioCécile Guarino-Scailliérez | CBGS studio
UNE ENTRÉE OPTIMISÉE EN RANGEMENTS : Dans cette entrée, une salle de bain très mal placée a laissé place à un escalier desservant un étage. La zone à proximité immédiate de la porte d’entrée est aménagée pour accueillir un porte-manteaux et une assise permettant de se déchausser. Sur le seul linéaire mural libre de cette entrée pleine d’ouvertures, un meuble sur mesure sert à la fois de console vide-poches et de grand espace de rangement pour chaussures. Photo : © CBGS studio
Hallway, Copleston Road
Hallway, Copleston Road
LJT Architects LtdLJT Architects Ltd
Photo of a medium sized retro hallway in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Americana
The Americana
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
Yossi B
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Los Angeles.
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
Pour une entrée avec style, un bleu foncé a été choisi pour faire une "boite".
Small retro front door in Strasbourg with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Décoration d'une entrée
Décoration d'une entrée
L'Atelier VML'Atelier VM
Small midcentury foyer in Rennes with white walls, lino flooring, black floors and wallpapered walls.
1950s Bungalow
1950s Bungalow
NaomiNaomi
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in San Francisco with a red front door.
г. Пушкин, ул. Чистякова
г. Пушкин, ул. Чистякова
Александрова СветланаАлександрова Светлана
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door and grey floors.
Arched Brentwood Model Gate ll
Arched Brentwood Model Gate ll
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
Small midcentury front door in Los Angeles with a single front door.
Scarsdale Home
Scarsdale Home
Chudin Design CollectiveChudin Design Collective
Photo of a retro entrance in New York with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mexican War Streets Detailed Door and Frames
Mexican War Streets Detailed Door and Frames
UserUser
Inspiration for a small retro entrance in Other with a single front door and a red front door.
Lazybrook Home
Lazybrook Home
S Squared Design, LLCS Squared Design, LLC
Client's recently purchased their home and wanted to make some updates without having to do a full gut job. We used the original cabinets but opted for new glass doors, a little woodwork to modernize them and got rid of the old medium oak cabinets and did a light grey color. Topped with a white quartz counter, accompanied by a limestone backsplash. To finish it off we gave the cabinets new hardware and pendant lights. The pot rack also was a new addition and fits perfectly over the new large peninsula. Throughout the rest of the home we blended their existing furniture with a few new pieces and added some color to spruce up their new home.
Mount Vernon Interior
Mount Vernon Interior
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Photo of a medium sized retro boot room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Квартира в парижско-петербургском стиле
Квартира в парижско-петербургском стиле
Tatiana Nikitina PhotographyTatiana Nikitina Photography
Квартира в винтажном стиле в центре старого города под аренду
Design ideas for a small retro front door in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a white front door and blue floors.
MM + JM Entryway
MM + JM Entryway
Ashley Fiocco DesignsAshley Fiocco Designs
Retro entrance in Orange County.

Budget Midcentury Entrance Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your midcentury home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your midcentury foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What midcentury front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my midcentury doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my midcentury front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my midcentury entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my midcentury foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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