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Midcentury Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Madison Park Ranch House
Madison Park Ranch House
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Photo credit: Rafael Soldi
Retro foyer in Seattle with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Contemporary Mid-Century
Contemporary Mid-Century
Maggetti Construction Inc.Maggetti Construction Inc.
Kate Falconer
Medium sized midcentury hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
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.
BRIDLEMILE MIDCENTURY
BRIDLEMILE MIDCENTURY
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
Interior Entryway with restored original mahogany wall paneling and front door. Original green slate flagstone floor tile with brick planter box that carries the lines from the exterior planter. Staircase to left with newly wallpapered wall.
Broadmoor Mid Century
Broadmoor Mid Century
Patricia Brennan ArchitectsPatricia Brennan Architects
Bench add a playful and utilitarian finish to mud room. Walnut cabinets and LED strip lighting. Porcelain tile floor.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel
Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
A light and bright foyer with a cable railing at the stairs.
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and a wood ceiling.
Descendant House
Descendant House
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Austin with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, brick walls and a feature wall.
Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Robin Davis InteriorsRobin Davis Interiors
This entryway gained new paint, a striking chandelier, an actual drop zone with coat hooks and seating/storage where there once was neither. The client's own contemporary artwork fits perfectly in the space.
Statement Asymmetrical White Lantern Style Pendant Lights in Entry
Statement Asymmetrical White Lantern Style Pendant Lights in Entry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Sacramento with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Cedar Island Residence
Cedar Island Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
Inspiration for a midcentury front door in Portland with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Land Park, CA Contemporary/Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Land Park, CA Contemporary/Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Kristen Elizabeth DesignKristen Elizabeth Design
simple entry, white walls to emphasize wood tones and artwork.
This is an example of a large retro foyer in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
Lacy Keller InteriorsLacy Keller Interiors
HomeStar Video Tours
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Quimby
Quimby
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Josh Partee
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Detroit with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and blue floors.
Midcentury Modern in Mill Valley
Midcentury Modern in Mill Valley
Floyd Construction Inc.Floyd Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
5T - Restoration of a Mid-Century Landmark
5T - Restoration of a Mid-Century Landmark
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
Photography: Michael Biondo
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in New York with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Hillside MCM Residence
Hillside MCM Residence
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
Treve Johnson
Design ideas for a retro foyer in San Francisco with concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mid-Century Modern Home Renovation - Interior
Mid-Century Modern Home Renovation - Interior
Sawdust TherapySawdust Therapy
Photos By Michael Schneider
Expansive midcentury foyer in Cincinnati with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Woodland Remodel
Woodland Remodel
DESIGN LAB 444DESIGN LAB 444
Travis Turner Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in Phoenix with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Entryway to Openspace
Entryway to Openspace
Meg Miller Art/DesignMeg Miller Art/Design
meg miller interior creator
Inspiration for an expansive retro foyer in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark 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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