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Black Butte Ranch Remodel
Black Butte Ranch Remodel
Otis Construction Inc.Otis Construction Inc.
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.
Highland Park Mid Century Remodel
Highland Park Mid Century Remodel
Jennifer Garner InteriorsJennifer Garner Interiors
Photography: Michael Hunter
Medium sized retro hallway in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green 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.
RD GIBBS & CO.
RD GIBBS & CO.
RD GIBBS & CORD GIBBS & CO
Close up detail of hand painted glass hummingbirds and magnolia flowers set in blue textured glass background.
Medium sized retro front door in Los Angeles with a single front door.
Coffman Studio
Coffman Studio
The Design LaboratoryThe Design Laboratory
Leland Gebhardt
Medium sized midcentury front door in Phoenix with a single front door and a red front door.
Midcentury Entry
Midcentury Entry
Inspiration for a midcentury front door in Atlanta with a single front door and a glass front door.
PineGrove Residence
PineGrove Residence
FM Studio, LLC.FM Studio, LLC.
Midcentury Modern Foyer
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Atlanta with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and exposed beams.
Broadmoor Mid Century
Broadmoor Mid Century
Patricia Brennan ArchitectsPatricia Brennan Architects
Split level entry open to living spaces above and entertainment spaces at the lower level.
Medium sized retro foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Entryway Stained Glass
Entryway Stained Glass
Ft Collins Stained GlassFt Collins Stained Glass
These prairie style stained glass windows feature straight lines and colorful geometric shapes that are reminiscent of architectural designs by Frank Lloyd Wright. If you're looking for a way to add color to your entryway, you can choose a colored stained glass design or opt for clear glass for a more versatile appearance. Prairie stained glass looks smart in homes that have a Western or contemporary design.
Tiffany Blue Modern Front Door in Glass Entry
Tiffany Blue Modern Front Door in Glass Entry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in Sacramento with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Wayzata Mid Century Addition
Wayzata Mid Century Addition
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
What used to be the kitchen is now the entryway with a walk-in closet for more storage!
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
3810 Kensington Avenue, Richmond VA 23221
3810 Kensington Avenue, Richmond VA 23221
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
We’ve carefully crafted every inch of this home to bring you something never before seen in this area! Modern front sidewalk and landscape design leads to the architectural stone and cedar front elevation, featuring a contemporary exterior light package, black commercial 9’ window package and 8 foot Art Deco, mahogany door. Additional features found throughout include a two-story foyer that showcases the horizontal metal railings of the oak staircase, powder room with a floating sink and wall-mounted gold faucet and great room with a 10’ ceiling, modern, linear fireplace and 18’ floating hearth, kitchen with extra-thick, double quartz island, full-overlay cabinets with 4 upper horizontal glass-front cabinets, premium Electrolux appliances with convection microwave and 6-burner gas range, a beverage center with floating upper shelves and wine fridge, first-floor owner’s suite with washer/dryer hookup, en-suite with glass, luxury shower, rain can and body sprays, LED back lit mirrors, transom windows, 16’ x 18’ loft, 2nd floor laundry, tankless water heater and uber-modern chandeliers and decorative lighting. Rear yard is fenced and has a storage shed.
Mid-Century Avalon
Mid-Century Avalon
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Amoura Productions
This is an example of a retro front door in Omaha with a single front door.
Mancheski
Mancheski
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Medium sized midcentury boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Outrigger Residence
Outrigger Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
Architecture by Anders Lasater Architects. Interior Design and Landscape Design by Exotica Design Group. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
This is an example of a large midcentury front door in Orange County with bamboo flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Gladwyne
Gladwyne
Kyle Born PhotographyKyle Born Photography
©2014 Kyle Born
Inspiration for a midcentury boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Brady Bunch House
Brady Bunch House
Rock Kauffman DesignRock Kauffman Design
Photo of a medium sized midcentury boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Modern Family Project
Modern Family Project
Blackdoor Design by Tamra CovielloBlackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello
Large midcentury foyer in San Diego with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Mid-Century in Carefree | Front Entry
Mid-Century in Carefree | Front Entry
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson
Contractor's Own House: Butler's Home
Contractor's Own House: Butler's Home
On The Level Remodeling CompanyOn The Level Remodeling Company
Inspiration for a medium sized retro hallway in Boise with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white 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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