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Midcentury Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Design By Veneer Designs
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mitchell House- Renovation / Addition
Mitchell House- Renovation / Addition
Lanefab Design/BuildLanefab Design/Build
Andrew Latreille
Large midcentury boot room in Vancouver with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Mountview
Mountview
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
Photographer: Mitchell Fong
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Other with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floors.
EAST RESIDENCE
EAST RESIDENCE
iSpace, LLCiSpace, LLC
Design ideas for a small midcentury front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Entry towards street. Photo by Clark Dugger
This is an example of a large retro entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and yellow floors.
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Large midcentury foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Photo of a large retro foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and white floors.
Mid Century Urban
Mid Century Urban
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
This complete remodel was crafted after the mid century modern and was an inspiration to photograph. The use of brick work, cedar, glass and metal on the outside was well thought out as its transition from the great room out flowed to make the interior and exterior seem as one. The home was built by Classic Urban Homes and photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery.
Modern Asian Eichler
Modern Asian Eichler
Monarch Gardens, Inc.Monarch Gardens, Inc.
Photo of a retro front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a single front door, a yellow front door and beige floors.
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Mariko Reed
Medium sized retro front door in San Francisco with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Quigg House
Quigg House
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
New front entrance addition
This is an example of a medium sized retro vestibule in Toronto with limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mid-Century I Kenmore, Washington
Mid-Century I Kenmore, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Seattle with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lakeside Drive Residence
Lakeside Drive Residence
Lorissa Kimm ArchitectLorissa Kimm Architect
Matthew Millman
Midcentury entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a metal front door.
Black Butte Ranch Remodel
Black Butte Ranch Remodel
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Taking Flight
Taking Flight
Rick & Cindy Black ArchitectsRick & Cindy Black Architects
Whit Preston; styling by Creative & Sons
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front door in Austin with a single front door and a red front door.
Pacific Northwest Modern
Pacific Northwest Modern
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Overlooking the Puget Sound, this 2,000 sf Pacific Northwest modern home effortlessly opens onto classic water views while optimizing privacy and Southern exposure with a private patio. Our clients sought a poetically minimalist and practical retirement home infused with rhythm and geometry. With dramatic roof lines and a projecting great room that define its form, the architecture’s simplicity frames its dramatic site to incredible effect while the interior playfully loops the spacious traffic patterns of this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath.
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The angles of the new front walk carry through to the angled bedline across the front of the mid-century modern home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front door in Milwaukee with a single front door.
Bellevue - Mid Century Modern
Bellevue - Mid Century Modern
Gallagher ConstructionGallagher Construction
Midcentury hallway in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Rio Del Mar Remodel - Front Entry
Rio Del Mar Remodel - Front Entry
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
This small entry includes a dark fireclay tile laid in a herringbone pattern paired with a bright, colorful front door.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro foyer in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door, black floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Medium sized retro foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.

Midcentury Entrance with a Single 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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