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Midcentury Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury Style Remodeling House in Diamond Bar
Midcentury Style Remodeling House in Diamond Bar
Bluehaus InteriorsBluehaus Interiors
Bluehaus Interiors
This is an example of a large midcentury hallway in Los Angeles with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Modern Midcentury Remodel
Modern Midcentury Remodel
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallMichael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Timothy State
Inspiration for a medium sized retro foyer in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Entrada
Entrada
VB Reformes IntegralsVB Reformes Integrals
Photo of a small retro front door in Barcelona with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks
GLYNNdesignbuildGLYNNdesignbuild
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Brookline House
Brookline House
Traction ArchitectureTraction Architecture
Design ideas for a midcentury foyer in Boston with medium hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Homage to the Eichler Home
Homage to the Eichler Home
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized midcentury foyer in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and yellow floors.
Oak Creek
Oak Creek
Inside StoriesInside Stories
Inspiration for a retro entrance in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Fairfax
Fairfax
HALLETT & Co.HALLETT & Co.
This mid century modern home, built in 1957, suffered a fire and poor repairs over twenty years ago. A cohesive approach of restoration and remodeling resulted in this newly modern home which preserves original features and brings living spaces into the 21st century. Photography by Atlantic Archives
Transitional Home
Transitional Home
NEOTERIC DEVELOPMENTSNEOTERIC DEVELOPMENTS
White oak, engineered hardwood accented by marblesque quartz.
This is an example of a large midcentury hallway in Ottawa with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and white floors.
Front Door Camera and Smart Lock with Keypad
Front Door Camera and Smart Lock with Keypad
Brllnt HomesBrllnt Homes
Front Door with Nest Security Camera and Wyze Smart Lock with Keypad. Image shows alerts from Nest security camera detects a delivery and pickup during daytime.
New Entry - Alameda Addition + Remodel
New Entry - Alameda Addition + Remodel
Levitch Associates, IncorporatedLevitch Associates, Incorporated
The new entry and facade replace the previous bulky decorative stone while offering protection from the weather. Warm wood tones at the ceiling and wall balance the angular downlight at the entry.
Luxurious Home Renovation
Luxurious Home Renovation
I Know A Guy RenovationsI Know A Guy Renovations
Inspiration for a small midcentury boot room in Calgary with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Etobicoke Mid-Century Modern House
Etobicoke Mid-Century Modern House
Solares ArchitectureSolares Architecture
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Nichols Canyon
Nichols Canyon
Design Solutions, Richard BanksDesign Solutions, Richard Banks
Inspiration for a large retro foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Mid Century Modern Staging
Mid Century Modern Staging
kellydesignskellydesigns
Foyer with bannister in Black and Kaleen runner
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury entrance in New York with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Luxurious Home Renovation
Luxurious Home Renovation
I Know A Guy RenovationsI Know A Guy Renovations
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in Calgary with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Santa Cruz "Welcome to Palm Springs"
Santa Cruz "Welcome to Palm Springs"
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Kelly Peak
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Phoenix with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Greenflint
Greenflint
Lecasa Homes & RenovationsLecasa Homes & Renovations
Shutterbug Studios
Medium sized retro front door in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.

Midcentury Entrance with a Blue Front Door 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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