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Midcentury Boot Room Ideas and Designs

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Oak Pond Home Remodel
Oak Pond Home Remodel
Green Couch DesignGreen Couch Design
Design ideas for a small retro boot room in Oklahoma City with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Cambridge Renovation
Cambridge Renovation
studiohw | Heather Weissstudiohw | Heather Weiss
photos by Eric Roth
Design ideas for a midcentury boot room in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Petrie
Petrie
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Small retro boot room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Bridle Trails Remodel
Bridle Trails Remodel
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Medium sized retro boot room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Custom bamboo cabinetry adds much needed function to this mudroom entry. The look was kept minimal and modern by opting to forego hardware.
Photo of a medium sized retro boot room in Boston with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Sid Levin Revolution Design Build
This is an example of a midcentury boot room in Minneapolis with white walls and ceramic flooring.
Mudroom With Plenty of Storage
Mudroom With Plenty of Storage
Denver Design GroupDenver Design Group
A mudroom where the kids can shrug off their backpacks and remove their messy footwear before entering other parts of the home and a space that also serves as a functional catchall for hats, coats, pet leashes, and sports equipment.
Old Searsport, Belfast, Maine.
Old Searsport, Belfast, Maine.
Modern & Contemporary Interior DesignModern & Contemporary Interior Design
Painting the door in a bright yellow created a warm welcome and set the expectation for entering the home. The color pops throughout the house creating an energizing, yet surprisingly calm feel no matter which room you are in. The home itself has a golden energy and the pops of yellow both embrace and enhance the incredible light that floods through the windows.
A Crafty Mid-Century Modern Home
A Crafty Mid-Century Modern Home
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Design ideas for a medium sized retro boot room in DC Metro with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
exactly.exactly.
Small midcentury boot room in Detroit with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and yellow floors.
Downtown Highrise Apartment, Cirrus, Seattle, WA
Downtown Highrise Apartment, Cirrus, Seattle, WA
Belltown Design LLCBelltown Design LLC
The entry bench is a small, danish modern style bench with two drawers. This vignette is arranged with a beaded, decorative pillow from Jonathan Adler, MCM metal wall relief from Arteriors, and tall, brass table lamp also from Arteriors. Downtown High Rise Apartment, Cirrus, Seattle, WA. Belltown Design. Photography by Paula McHugh
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
First home, savvy art owners, decided to hire RBD to design their recently purchased two story, four bedroom, midcentury Diamond Heights home to merge their new parenthood and love for entertaining lifestyles. Hired two months prior to the arrival of their baby boy, RBD was successful in installing the nursery just in time. The home required little architectural spatial reconfiguration given the previous owner was an architect, allowing RBD to focus mainly on furniture, fixtures and accessories while updating only a few finishes. New paint grade paneling added a needed midcentury texture to the entry, while an existing site for sore eyes radiator, received a new walnut cover creating a built-in mid-century custom headboard for the guest room, perfect for large art and plant decoration. RBD successfully paired furniture and art selections to connect the existing material finishes by keeping fabrics neutral and complimentary to the existing finishes. The backyard, an SF rare oasis, showcases a hanging chair and custom outdoor floor cushions for easy lounging, while a stylish midcentury heated bench allows easy outdoor entertaining in the SF climate. Photography Credit: Scott Hargis Photography
Wurster House Addition & Renovation
Wurster House Addition & Renovation
Jennifer Weiss ArchitectureJennifer Weiss Architecture
This is an example of a retro boot room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
Herritage Green Ranch
Herritage Green Ranch
TVL Creative Ltd.TVL Creative Ltd.
Medium sized midcentury boot room in Denver with white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Midcentury Remod & Addition
Midcentury Remod & Addition
gordon architecture, inc.gordon architecture, inc.
The new entry hall interior. An existing mid-century ranch was given a new lease on life with a whole house remodel and addition. An existing sunken living room had the floor raised and the front entry was relocated to make room for a complete master suite. The roof/ceiling over the entry and stair was raised with multiple clerestory lights introducing light into the center of the home. Finally, a compartmentalized existing layout was converted to an open plan with the kitchen/dining/living areas sharing a common area at the back of the home.
HOME REMODEL IN SILVER SPRING
HOME REMODEL IN SILVER SPRING
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Inspiration for a medium sized retro boot room in DC Metro with porcelain flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Wappingers Falls Addition
Wappingers Falls Addition
DBS RemodelDBS Remodel
Photo of a large midcentury boot room in New York with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Dexter Residence
Dexter Residence
Stuart Sampley ArchitectStuart Sampley Architect
Casey Dunn
Photo of a midcentury boot room in Austin with white walls.
New Home in Cleveland DC
New Home in Cleveland DC
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
This is an example of a large retro boot room in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
11. Minneapolis Residence-2
11. Minneapolis Residence-2
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLCCHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury boot room in Minneapolis with white walls and porcelain flooring.

Midcentury Boot Room 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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