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Eichler Front Addition
Eichler Front Addition
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Photography by Mariko Reed
This is an example of a retro entrance in San Francisco.
ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE
ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE
SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORSSYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS
Updated Ranch House with bay windows. Large concrete tiles and stone path leading to an updated entry area with custom designed front door and gray slate flooring.
Highland East House
Highland East House
Colab Architecture & Urban DesignColab Architecture & Urban Design
View inside the front courtyard to the main entry.
Midcentury entrance in Portland.
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Hill House
Hill House
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Boston.
Birch Knoll Restoration
Birch Knoll Restoration
k YODER design, LLCk YODER design, LLC
The original entryway stair and stone were restored while new heated porcelain flooring offers consistency. Walnut wall panels were replicated to match originals that had been removed. Sky-Frame sliding doors/windows via Dover Windows and Doors; Kolbe VistaLuxe fixed windows via North American Windows and Doors Element by Tech Lighting recessed lighting; Lea Ceramiche Waterfall porcelain stoneware tiles; quarter-sawn walnut wall panels
West Orange Mid-Century
West Orange Mid-Century
MODCLAIRMODCLAIR
Retro entrance in New York.
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Epic DevelopmentEpic Development
The front entrance of a Mid Century Modern renovation in Atlanta. The double front doors are painted SW Thermal Spring and have brushed nickel hardware. Renovation by Epic Development, Photo by OBEO
Mid Century Flat Remodel
Mid Century Flat Remodel
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a retro entrance in Seattle.
Glen Oaks
Glen Oaks
Becker StudiosBecker Studios
This is an example of a retro entrance in Santa Barbara with concrete flooring.
Midcentury Entry
Midcentury Entry
This is an example of a midcentury hallway in New York with beige walls.
Split Level Whole Home Reno
Split Level Whole Home Reno
RIC design buildRIC design build
This midcentury split level needed an entire gut renovation to bring it into the current century. Keeping the design simple and modern, we updated every inch of this house, inside and out, holding true to era appropriate touches.
Midcentury Caribbean Home
Midcentury Caribbean Home
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.
Mid-Century Beach Bungalow
Mid-Century Beach Bungalow
Suncrest Home BuildersSuncrest Home Builders
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in Tampa with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors and a wood ceiling.
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.
Windermere Waterfront
Windermere Waterfront
Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.
Photo of a large retro foyer in Seattle with slate flooring, a double front door, a red front door, black floors and white walls.
Moore St.
Moore St.
LETTER FOUR, INC.LETTER FOUR, INC.
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Los Angeles.
Hidden Hills
Hidden Hills
North DesignNorth Design
Amy Bartlam
Photo of a retro entrance in Los Angeles.
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.

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!
Menlo Park Modern
Menlo Park Modern
Mediterraneo Design Build, Inc.Mediterraneo Design Build, Inc.
This is an example of a midcentury front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a green front door.
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