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Midcentury Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mississippi River Mid-Mod
Mississippi River Mid-Mod
J. JorgensenJ. Jorgensen
contemporary entry door with coat rack + plant
Photo of a large midcentury front door in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Glamorous modern historical Georgian colonial
Glamorous modern historical Georgian colonial
Jolie Korek & CompanyJolie Korek & Company
Ted Astor
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Westlake Hideaway
Westlake Hideaway
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Inspiration for a medium sized retro foyer in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Glen Mill
Glen Mill
Jonathan Caron Construction, Inc.Jonathan Caron Construction, Inc.
Bradley Jones
Inspiration for a small midcentury boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Downtown Highrise Apartment, Cirrus, Seattle, WA
Downtown Highrise Apartment, Cirrus, Seattle, WA
Belltown Design LLCBelltown Design LLC
The entry bench is a small, danish modern style bench with two drawers. This vignette is arranged with a beaded, decorative pillow from Jonathan Adler, MCM metal wall relief from Arteriors, and tall, brass table lamp also from Arteriors. Downtown High Rise Apartment, Cirrus, Seattle, WA. Belltown Design. Photography by Paula McHugh
DTLA
DTLA
Lechman Testa & AssociatesLechman Testa & Associates
Peter Christiansen Valli
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mid-Century Double Door Entry with Custom Area Rug
Mid-Century Double Door Entry with Custom Area Rug
Jennifer Gustafson Interior DesignJennifer Gustafson Interior Design
• Custom carpet - Angela Adams
Photo of a medium sized retro front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, brown floors, a blue front door and wood walls.
Entryways
Entryways
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Downing Foyer with Chandelier
The Downing Foyer with Chandelier
Sareth Builders, LLCSareth Builders, LLC
Photo of an expansive midcentury foyer in Cleveland with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mid Century Modern Open Staircase
Mid Century Modern Open Staircase
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Keuka Studios custom made staircase in large open concept foyer. www.keuka-studios.com
Photo of a medium sized retro foyer in New York with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Clyde Hill Midcentury
Clyde Hill Midcentury
Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior DesignersGarret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers
This remodel of a midcentury home by Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers is an embrace of nostalgic ‘50s architecture and incorporation of elegant interiors. Adding a touch of Art Deco French inspiration, the result is an eclectic vintage blend that provides an elevated yet light-hearted impression. Photography by Andrew Giammarco.
Project Modern Chic
Project Modern Chic
Chelsea Design CompanyChelsea Design Company
Design ideas for a medium sized retro foyer in St Louis with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and wallpapered walls.
Residenza P | 200 MQ
Residenza P | 200 MQ
Matteini+AssociatesMatteini+Associates
Inspiration for a midcentury foyer in Florence with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Provia Entry Doors
Provia Entry Doors
406 Window Co.406 Window Co.
Provia
Photo of a retro foyer in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
D3 ArchitectsD3 Architects
Mid Century Modern entry revision
Inspiration for a medium sized retro foyer in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and brown floors.
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest
Morgan Elizabeth InteriorsMorgan Elizabeth Interiors
This space just needed some tough ups. We painted the entire first level in Benjamin Moore's color Wind's Breath. The stair runner is from Dash & Albert.
Cliffs Asheville
Cliffs Asheville
Veronica Neal HomeVeronica Neal Home
Photo of a medium sized retro foyer in Raleigh with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Upper East Side - 64th Street
Upper East Side - 64th Street
Noha Hassan DesignsNoha Hassan Designs
MARK ROSKAMS
Inspiration for an expansive retro hallway in New York with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Crestway Residence
Crestway Residence
Chris Cobb ArchitectureChris Cobb Architecture
Design ideas for a retro foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
HALL ENTRADA
HALL ENTRADA
Maria Diaz LeguinaMaria Diaz Leguina
Photo of a medium sized retro front door in Madrid with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Midcentury Entrance with Dark Hardwood 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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