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Midcentury Entrance with a Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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New Generation MCM
New Generation MCM
M.O.Daby DesignM.O.Daby Design
New Generation MCM Location: Lake Oswego, OR Type: Remodel Credits Design: Matthew O. Daby - M.O.Daby Design Interior design: Angela Mechaley - M.O.Daby Design Construction: Oregon Homeworks Photography: KLIK Concepts
Mid-Century Modern, Shavano Park
Mid-Century Modern, Shavano Park
NR InteriorsNR Interiors
Entry way remodeled to incorporate stylish lighting and repurpose an old cabinet into a new welcoming bench.
This is an example of a retro entrance in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Hammett
Hammett
Oivanki PhotographyOivanki Photography
Photo of a large midcentury front door in New Orleans with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, red floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Petrie
Petrie
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Inspiration for a small retro boot room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Butterfly House
Butterfly House
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Entry way entry way includes an art display vestibule. Gallery lighting sets illuminates commissioned sculpture, acrylic shaped chair and painting.
This is an example of a small retro vestibule in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a purple front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
seacliff modernist residence / huntington beach
seacliff modernist residence / huntington beach
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
A textural pendant light- Random light by Moooi- illunminates the double height entry space while adding visual interest and translucency so that the large fixture doesn't impede views from the upstairs landing
Love me a happy front door!
Love me a happy front door!
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
A happy front door will bring a smile to anyone's face. It's your first impression of what's inside, so don't be shy. And don't be two faced! Take the color to both the outside and inside so that the happiness permeates...spread the love! We salvaged the original coke bottle glass window and had it sandwiched between two tempered pieced of clear glass for energy efficiency and safety. And here is where you're first introduced to the unique flooring transitions of porcelain tile and cork - seamlessly coming together without the need for those pesky transition strips. The installers thought we had gone a little mad, but the end product proved otherwise. You know as soon as you walk in the door, you're in for some eye candy!
Beautiful Entry With Massive Skylight, Atrium, and Abstract Lantern Pendant Ligh
Beautiful Entry With Massive Skylight, Atrium, and Abstract Lantern Pendant Ligh
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro foyer in Sacramento with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
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.
Highland Drive
Highland Drive
Reuter HomesReuter Homes
Design ideas for a midcentury foyer in Orange County with green walls, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floors, exposed beams, a timber clad ceiling and a vaulted ceiling.
Jordan Rd Whole House
Jordan Rd Whole House
CERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INCCERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INC
Inspiration for a retro entrance in San Francisco with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, black floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
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.
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
open entry to kitchen and living space.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and laminate floors.
Venice Loft Renovation
Venice Loft Renovation
FAME Architecture and DesignFAME Architecture and Design
Photographer ©MadelineTolle
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Small retro front door in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Soho Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CA
Soho Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CA
FlooretFlooret
A classic select grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Highball House Palm Springs, CA
Highball House Palm Springs, CA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Large retro foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern Mid Century Entry
Modern Mid Century Entry
Victoria AllegrettiVictoria Allegretti
Mid-century modern entryway with hand painted geometric tile and slat wall. Green vintage door adds a pop of color.
Small retro front door in Chicago with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a green front door, white floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.

Midcentury Entrance with a Vaulted Ceiling 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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