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Mid-Century Home Whole House Remodel
Mid-Century Home Whole House Remodel
White Crane ConstructionWhite Crane Construction
This stunning mid-century whole house remodel focuses on integrating great new fixtures, finishes and materials, while preserving the integrity of the original architectural aesthetic. This atomic age gem has many original architectural features like a custom copper fireplace hood, 12' stacking wood doors, and original woodwork that mesh seamlessly with the new design elements. Included in the project are an owners' suite with new master bath, a new kitchen, completely remodeled main and lower levels and exterior spruce up. Photo: Jill Greer
Boulogne Billancourt- 35m2-Rénovation complète
Boulogne Billancourt- 35m2-Rénovation complète
ParisdinterieurParisdinterieur
Inspiration for a midcentury entrance in Paris.
Split Box
Split Box
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
The clients for this project approached SALA ‘to create a house that we will be excited to come home to’. Having lived in their house for over 20 years, they chose to stay connected to their neighborhood, and accomplish their goals by extensively remodeling their existing split-entry home.
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Mid-Century Post and Beam
Mid-Century Post and Beam
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Los Angeles with a double front door and a brown front door.
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Thompson Naylor; Landscape: everGREEN Landscape Architects; Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a retro entrance in Santa Barbara.
psPalms.com
psPalms.com
Keith RuoffKeith Ruoff
Brian Ashby
Retro front door in Other with a double front door and a blue front door.
Mid Century remodel
Mid Century remodel
Mark Lawton ArchitectureMark Lawton Architecture
Inspiration for a large midcentury foyer in Boston with a double front door, a white front door, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Portland Mid-Century Modern
Portland Mid-Century Modern
Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignJessica Helgerson Interior Design
A restrained color palette—ebony floors, white walls, and textiles and tiles in various shades of green—creates a sense of repose.
This is an example of a retro entrance in Portland with white walls and a feature wall.
Exterior
Exterior
Laidlaw Schultz architectsLaidlaw Schultz architects
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Orange County.
SW Hills Residence
SW Hills Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Portland with terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, white floors and a wood ceiling.
Ratio House
Ratio House
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
A door composed entirely of golden rectangles.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Seattle with black walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a brown front door and black floors.
My Houzz: A Cliff May Home Leads the Way in Long Beach
My Houzz: A Cliff May Home Leads the Way in Long Beach
Tara BussemaTara Bussema
Photo by Tara Bussema © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Orange County.
New Generation MCM
New Generation MCM
M.O.Daby DesignM.O.Daby Design
New Generation MCM Location: Lake Oswego, OR Type: Remodel Credits Design: Matthew O. Daby - M.O.Daby Design Interior design: Angela Mechaley - M.O.Daby Design Construction: Oregon Homeworks Photography: KLIK Concepts
1121 Contra Costa Dr
1121 Contra Costa Dr
NurtureSource HomesNurtureSource Homes
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in San Francisco.
г. Пушкин, ул. Чистякова
г. Пушкин, ул. Чистякова
Александрова СветланаАлександрова Светлана
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door and grey floors.
Mid-Century Modern, Shavano Park
Mid-Century Modern, Shavano Park
NR InteriorsNR Interiors
Entry way remodeled to incorporate stylish lighting and repurpose an old cabinet into a new welcoming bench.
This is an example of a retro entrance in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Front Door
Front Door
Studio CorbeauStudio Corbeau
Mid-century modern styled black front door.
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Phoenix with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Historical Home, Modern Family
Historical Home, Modern Family
Georgia Zikas DesignGeorgia Zikas Design
Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
Design ideas for a retro hallway in Other with beige walls.
Clay Dr Renovation - AFTER
Clay Dr Renovation - AFTER
Boyenga Team / CompassBoyenga Team / Compass
Inspiration for a retro entrance in San Francisco.

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!
Modern Decorative Entry Door
Modern Decorative Entry Door
UserUser
A mountain modern residence situated in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. Our modern aluminum door adds just the right amount of flair to this beautiful home designed by FORMation Architecture. The Circle F Residence has a beautiful mixture of natural stone, wood and metal, creating a home that blends flawlessly into it’s environment. The modern door design was selected to complete the home with a warm front entrance. This signature piece is designed with horizontal cutters and a wenge wood handle accented with stainless steel caps. The obscure glass was chosen to add natural light and provide privacy to the front entry of the home. Performance was also factor in the selection of this piece; quad pane glass and a fully insulated aluminum door slab offer high performance and protection from the extreme weather. This distinctive modern aluminum door completes the home and provides a warm, beautiful entry way.
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