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Atomic Ranch MCM Main House
Atomic Ranch MCM Main House
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Medium sized midcentury front door in San Francisco with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Moapa Residence
Moapa Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
Pete Eckert
Photo of a medium sized retro foyer in Portland with blue walls, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Referred by past clients, the homeowners of this Glen Ellyn project were in need of an update and improvement in functionality for their kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. The spacious kitchen had a great layout, but benefitted from a new island, countertops, hood, backsplash, hardware, plumbing and lighting fixtures. The main focal point is now the premium hand-crafted CopperSmith hood along with a dramatic tiered chandelier over the island. In addition, painting the wood beadboard ceiling and staining the existing beams darker helped lighten the space while the amazing depth and variation only available in natural stone brought the entire room together. For the mudroom and laundry room, choosing complimentary paint colors and charcoal wave wallpaper brought depth and coziness to this project. The result is a timeless design for this Glen Ellyn family. Photographer @MargaretRajic, Photo Stylist @brandidevers Are you remodeling your kitchen and need help with space planning and custom finishes? We specialize in both design and build, so we understand the importance of timelines and building schedules. Contact us here to see how we can help!
Midcentury Mission
Midcentury Mission
Prospect Refuge StudioProspect Refuge Studio
Amanda Marie Studio
Inspiration for a midcentury foyer in Minneapolis with blue walls and multi-coloured floors.
Fairway Mid Century Remodel
Fairway Mid Century Remodel
Studio BuildStudio Build
Bob Greenspan Photography
Inspiration for a retro hallway in Kansas City with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
1930s Home - Hallway project
1930s Home - Hallway project
Alpine Rose Interiors LtdAlpine Rose Interiors Ltd
Photo of a small midcentury hallway in London with blue walls, laminate floors, a double front door, a yellow front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Mid Century Modern Home in Bethesda Maryland
Mid Century Modern Home in Bethesda Maryland
Margaret Carroll InteriorsMargaret Carroll Interiors
Red mid mod front door on custom build home in DC metro area. Blue exterior paint
This is an example of a midcentury front door in DC Metro with blue walls, a double front door and a red front door.
Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA
Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Small midcentury foyer in Other with blue walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, green floors and wainscoting.
Entry to Kitchen Connection with Exposed Beams and Accent Combed Blue Stucco
Entry to Kitchen Connection with Exposed Beams and Accent Combed Blue Stucco
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Sacramento with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Mid Century Modern ADA Remodel
Mid Century Modern ADA Remodel
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
Design ideas for a retro entrance in Indianapolis with blue walls, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
Stairway and Entry
Stairway and Entry
UserUser
Open entryway with hardwood leading to the main level. Metal handrail leading to the finished lower level.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Denver with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
BLEU DE TOI - Rénovation complète d'un rdc - 60m²
BLEU DE TOI - Rénovation complète d'un rdc - 60m²
Studio WherDecoStudio WherDeco
Paula et Guillaume ont acquis une nouvelle maison. Et pour la 2è fois ils ont fait appel à WherDeco. Pour cette grande pièce de vie, ils avaient envie d'espace, de décloisonnement et d'un intérieur qui arrive à mixer bien sûr leur 2 styles : le contemporain pour Guillaume et l'industriel pour Paula. Nous leur avons proposé le forfait Déco qui comprenait un conseil couleurs, des planches d'ambiances, les plans 3D et la shopping list.
Entrée de la maison sur cuisine ouverte
Entrée de la maison sur cuisine ouverte
DMI-dessinemoi-un-interieurDMI-dessinemoi-un-interieur
L'entrée donne directement accès à la cuisine ouverte et au grand salon derrière deux grandes portes vitrées conservées et repeintes en gris anthracite. Les soubassements bleu Laffrey habillent les murs et donnent un coté bourgeois à cette maison de campagne.
Мы поплывем по волнам
Мы поплывем по волнам
QT INTERIOR DESIGNQT INTERIOR DESIGN
Катя Чистова, Дмитрий Чистов
Inspiration for a retro entrance in Moscow with blue walls and ceramic flooring.
Entrée art déco
Entrée art déco
Imagine...Imagine...
En entrée chaleureuse et cosy avec un très beau papier peint art déco. Pour compléter le style, des touches de doré et du velours !
Photo of a midcentury entrance in Le Havre with blue walls, vinyl flooring, a white front door and wallpapered walls.
Relooking Retro Chic
Relooking Retro Chic
Erika DesignErika Design
Les moulures et cimaises ont été repeintes en noir bleuté pour mettre en valeur les magnifiques carreaux de ciment d'époque. Le tapis d'escalier dans la même gamme de couleur donne de la profondeur au couloir. Erika Design
Entry - West View
Entry - West View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury front door in Los Angeles with slate flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and blue walls.
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
This is an example of a small retro boot room in DC Metro with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Granada Hills Renovation
Granada Hills Renovation
Solluna Builders, LLCSolluna Builders, LLC
A white painted bench with stained walnut top provides storage for shoes. Door is Rogue Valley 4910 in alder with rain glass for privacy. Stained concrete floor in a soft, neutral gray. Wall color is Kelly Moore Lighthouse View. Photography: Wayne Jeansonne

Midcentury Entrance with Blue Walls 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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