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Midcentury Entrance with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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г. Пушкин, ул. Чистякова
г. Пушкин, ул. Чистякова
Александрова СветланаАлександрова Светлана
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door and grey floors.
North Beach Seattle
North Beach Seattle
Abita Studio Architecture + DesignAbita Studio Architecture + Design
New front door and entry pad
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Seattle with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
The Kalgan Contemporary
The Kalgan Contemporary
WA Country BuildersWA Country Builders
Photo of a midcentury hallway in Perth with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Nicky James Interior DesignNicky James Interior Design
Medium sized midcentury foyer in New York with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Adams Drive
Adams Drive
True Homes PhotographyTrue Homes Photography
Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Design ideas for a retro front door in Dallas with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home
Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury boot room in Chicago with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wainscoting.
Virginia Country Club
Virginia Country Club
Benedict AugustBenedict August
Inspiration for a large retro foyer in Orange County with white walls, ceramic flooring, a green front door, grey floors and brick walls.
Trinity Renovation
Trinity Renovation
Janus HomesJanus Homes
Photo of a large midcentury front door in Calgary with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Wessyngton
Wessyngton
Home and Made Custom BuildersHome and Made Custom Builders
Small retro front door in Atlanta with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and white floors.
Black Butte Ranch Remodel
Black Butte Ranch Remodel
Otis Construction Inc.Otis Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro entrance in Portland with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
玄関の景色
玄関の景色
株式会社インターリビング株式会社インターリビング
Design ideas for a retro entrance in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in St Louis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a black front door, white floors and exposed beams.
Edgemont | North Vancouver
Edgemont | North Vancouver
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Vancouver with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
ウェルカムデッキ
ウェルカムデッキ
株式会社インターリビング株式会社インターリビング
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and wallpapered walls.
2018 Hospital Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome
2018 Hospital Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome
Haven & Co.Haven & Co.
D&M Images
This is an example of a large midcentury hallway in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Midcentury Makeover
Midcentury Makeover
EdgeWork Design BuildEdgeWork Design Build
Front entry and waiting area.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury vestibule in Minneapolis with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
AMÉNAGEMENT D’UN RDC D’UNE MAISON INDIVIDUELLE
AMÉNAGEMENT D’UN RDC D’UNE MAISON INDIVIDUELLE
L&D IntérieurL&D Intérieur
Inspiration for a large retro foyer in Lille with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
New entry from dining room
New entry from dining room
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
New entry is in addition. There is a four foot wide link between original house and addition with full height windows at both ends. Built-in bench contains a drawer for firewood that can be loaded from outside. Scott Mayoral photo
Classic Mid-Century Modern Condo designed by Palmer & Krisel Alexander
Classic Mid-Century Modern Condo designed by Palmer & Krisel Alexander
Robert D. Gentry PhotographyRobert D. Gentry Photography
Robert D. Gentry
Midcentury entrance in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
Pour une entrée avec style, un bleu foncé a été choisi pour faire une "boite".
Small retro front door in Strasbourg with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Midcentury Entrance with Ceramic Flooring 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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