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Midcentury Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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The Park Residence - Palm Springs
The Park Residence - Palm Springs
ModshopModshop
Retro front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a yellow front door.
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.
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.
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.
Rosenwald House
Rosenwald House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA, a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Walter Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940s. Flavin Architects updated the design by opening up the kitchen and living room. Spectacular exposed beams were lightened with a light grey stain and the floor was finished in a dark grey cerused oak stain. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rae Photography
Olathe MCM
Olathe MCM
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Design ideas for a large retro entrance in Kansas City with a single front door and a black front door.
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.
Slatted Walnut & Brass Rod Entryway Wall
Slatted Walnut & Brass Rod Entryway Wall
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This slatted accent wall, elegantly supported by brass rods, sets a grand stage for a warm welcome. The perfectly spaced slats invite natural light to dance playfully through the space.
Wappingers Falls Addition
Wappingers Falls Addition
DBS RemodelDBS Remodel
Photo of a large midcentury boot room in New York with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Don Luis
Don Luis
Gaia Construction Inc.Gaia Construction Inc.
Midcentury hallway in Los Angeles with green walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Mid-Century Ranch
Mid-Century Ranch
PKA.PKA.
Andrea Rugg Photography
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Minneapolis with a single front door and a yellow front door.
Atomic Ranch
Atomic Ranch
Graham Baba ArchitectsGraham Baba Architects
Barwick Photo
This is an example of a retro front door in Seattle with a single front door and a red front door.
Mercer Island - Midcentury Modern
Mercer Island - Midcentury Modern
Ryan Rhodes Designs, Inc.Ryan Rhodes Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a retro hallway in Seattle with a single front door.
1957 Mid-Century Modern Beach House
1957 Mid-Century Modern Beach House
Rollins Andrew InteriorsRollins Andrew Interiors
1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.
Rancho Mirage Mid-Century Modern
Rancho Mirage Mid-Century Modern
Omega ImagesOmega Images
Photo Credit: Ian Denker - Omega Images
Inspiration for a midcentury front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a glass front door.
Highland Park Mid Century Remodel
Highland Park Mid Century Remodel
Jennifer Garner InteriorsJennifer Garner Interiors
Photography: Michael Hunter
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury hallway in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
New Home in Cleveland DC
New Home in Cleveland DC
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
This is an example of a large retro boot room in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
This is an example of a small retro foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Dorado Palm Springs Residence
Dorado Palm Springs Residence
Zigrang ConstructionZigrang Construction
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

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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