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Midcentury Entrance with a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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For the Love of MCM
For the Love of MCM
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
Entry details preserved from this fabulous brass hardware to the wrap around stone of the fireplace...add plants (everything is better with plants), vintage furniture, and a flavor for art....voila!!!!
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
NXN InteriorsNXN Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Sydney with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Scordamaglia - Manhattan Beach, California
Scordamaglia - Manhattan Beach, California
Jeannette ArchitectsJeannette Architects
Design ideas for a midcentury foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring and a grey front door.
Riverside MCM
Riverside MCM
Loft 3 Design CompanyLoft 3 Design Company
Photo of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Calgary with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Mid Century Lodge
Mid Century Lodge
Great North Interior DesignGreat North Interior Design
Mudroom
Design ideas for a medium sized retro boot room with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Front Door
Front Door
UserUser
Welcoming front door with lights and featuring a keyless entry.
Inspiration for a midcentury front door in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Conway Rd.
Conway Rd.
The Muve GroupThe Muve Group
SKH Photography
Inspiration for a retro front door in Salt Lake City with a double front door and a grey front door.
Trousdale Estates Beverly Hills Modern
Trousdale Estates Beverly Hills Modern
Trevor Howells Interior DesignTrevor Howells Interior Design
Photo of a retro foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, a pivot front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Valley Point South Home Renovation
Valley Point South Home Renovation
Alair Homes EdmontonAlair Homes Edmonton
This family home was completely updated to create a modern, bright, and open space. The stunning stone on the fireplace and floating mantel were chosen specifically to suit the space and the homeowner’s desire to have a modern and rustic feel to the main floor. Existing beams in various rooms were integrated as a design feature while also being painted the same colour as the ceiling to keep it seamless and look integrated into the room.
Livable Mid-Century
Livable Mid-Century
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
Highly edited and livable, this Dallas mid-century residence is both bright and airy. The layered neutrals are brightened with carefully placed pops of color, creating a simultaneously welcoming and relaxing space. The home is a perfect spot for both entertaining large groups and enjoying family time -- exactly what the clients were looking for.
Montclair MCM
Montclair MCM
Jeff Jordan Architects LLCJeff Jordan Architects LLC
Inspiration for a midcentury entrance in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
1958 Mid Century Modern Remodel
1958 Mid Century Modern Remodel
RyanRyan
The Herman Miller Eames Seating was originally located in the historic Montreal Train Station.
Photo of a midcentury entrance in Other with a single front door and a grey front door.
PENTHOUSE, CENTRAL LONDON
PENTHOUSE, CENTRAL LONDON
John Carpenter DesignJohn Carpenter Design
A refurbished penthouse in central London, with contemporary and art deco influenced design. Featuring new bespoke joinery and stone work, specially commissioned art and custom designed furnishings. New flooring, wall finishes and bronze fixtures and fittings. A newly space planned entrance hall with custom floor to ceiling shoe storage joinery, and a newly formed utility room.
Kravet
Kravet
Luxury Design Partners LLCLuxury Design Partners LLC
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Family Home in Berkhamsted
Family Home in Berkhamsted
Sarah Maidment InteriorsSarah Maidment Interiors
Photo's by Sarah Maidment After the completed front of house with a covered porch, extension incorporating the garage. Wall lightsand grey windows to match a similar design to the original to ensure the house kept it's character.
The Hive
The Hive
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
The Hive Custom Home Built by Markay Johnson Construction Designer: Ashley Johnson & Gregory Abbott Photographer: Scot Zimmerman Southern Utah Parade of Homes
Have A Cookie!
Have A Cookie!
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Large retro foyer in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Scarboro Residence
Scarboro Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
Here is the mudroom featuring the elevator. As the client walks in they will open the door, pull up the gate, put their bags inside, close it up and they will press one button. As for the finishes, we kept it more neutral tones to let the wood speak!
Montclair Midcentury Modern
Montclair Midcentury Modern
William Adams DesignWilliam Adams Design
Entryway
Inspiration for a medium sized retro foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
classic contemporary apartment
classic contemporary apartment
Staino & Staino s.r.l.Staino & Staino s.r.l.
Libreria custom in acciaio ottone e noce canaletto, design by Jacopo Cecchi Ph. by Antonello Tofani made in Italy www.stainoestaino.it
Photo of a small midcentury foyer in Florence with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and brown floors.

Midcentury Entrance with a Grey 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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