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Midcentury Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Lower East Side 2
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
gut renovation, new dyed ebony hardwood floors, Benjamin Moore super white walls, mid century vintage teak console, stripped exposed metal entry door, full height closet doors
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry Area
Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Entry Area
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Thompson Naylor; Landscape: everGREEN Landscape Architects; Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury foyer in Santa Barbara with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
UpStage by HPI, staging photos
UpStage by HPI, staging photos
Heidi Pribell InteriorsHeidi Pribell Interiors
Heidi Pribell Interiors puts a fresh twist on classic design serving the major Boston metro area. By blending grandeur with bohemian flair, Heidi creates inviting interiors with an elegant and sophisticated appeal. Confident in mixing eras, style and color, she brings her expertise and love of antiques, art and objects to every project.
Mid Century Modern Revival
Mid Century Modern Revival
Monical DesignMonical Design
We special ordered this door to bring in light with the frosted glass panels in a series of equal rectangles. This light fixture is a wire framed sculptural accent that brings levity to the design and visual interest. We pulled in the orange pop of color on the door only to work with the island front and column details. The wall to the right use to be a full wall that we cut out a ten by ten foot pass through into and created a built in bench that also works as extra seating for the sitting room to the right.
The Downing Domed Turret
The Downing Domed Turret
Sareth Builders, LLCSareth Builders, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury foyer in Cleveland with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mid-century Minimalism - Home Remodel
Mid-century Minimalism - Home Remodel
McCutcheon Construction Inc.McCutcheon Construction Inc.
The new entry gallery. The eye is drawn to the dramatic living wall at the north end of the gallery. This design feature has the additional benefit of improving indoor air quality. Treve Johnson Photographer
VBM
VBM
M|A StudioM|A Studio
Inspiration for a midcentury foyer in Rome with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Ravine House
Ravine House
Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.
Mid-century entry tower with grand piano and walnut floor and Nelson lamp. Photo by Dror Baldinger.
Inspiration for a small midcentury foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Amelia II- Americana Estates Bolingbrook, IL
Amelia II- Americana Estates Bolingbrook, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
This beautiful home in Boulder, Colorado got a full two-story remodel. Their remodel included a new kitchen and dining area, living room, entry way, staircase, lofted area, bedroom, bathroom and office. Check out this client's new beautiful home
Atlanta Peachtree Park Renovation
Atlanta Peachtree Park Renovation
T.A. Mathieu ConstructionT.A. Mathieu Construction
Design ideas for a small retro front door in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Parkshore condominium
Parkshore condominium
UserUser
The condominium entry hosts both a small kitchen and this credenza opposite. It is an elegant way to provide significant extra storage and serve as additional counter space. Jim Houston
Oak Cliff Atomic Ranch
Oak Cliff Atomic Ranch
Dave Johnson InteriorsDave Johnson Interiors
Open plan ranch home in a mid-century modern style.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
St Ives Organic Modern
St Ives Organic Modern
UserUser
Morgan Nowland
Medium sized retro foyer in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Chowne Street House
Chowne Street House
Philip Leeson ArchitectsPhilip Leeson Architects
LightStudies
Design ideas for a small retro vestibule in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
West Hills Mid-Century Remodel
West Hills Mid-Century Remodel
Mary AngeloMary Angelo
Mary & Rob Angelo
Photo of a medium sized retro foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring.
Mid Century Modern HOme
Mid Century Modern HOme
Mandala Interior DesignsMandala Interior Designs
Photo of a medium sized retro foyer in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Bayshore Remodel
Bayshore Remodel
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
Ricky Perrone
Inspiration for a large retro foyer in Tampa with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Hawsleigh
Hawsleigh
Farside - Helping you build your homeFarside - Helping you build your home
Medium sized retro front door in Melbourne with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door and brown floors.
DECORATION D'UN MANOIR À LYON
DECORATION D'UN MANOIR À LYON
Bri Home DesignBri Home Design
L'entrée de la chambre parentale sous les toits. ambiance jaune et noire. présence comme dans l'ensemble de la maison de petits clins d'oeil avec des animaux. ce qui représente la ligne conductrice. ici les oiseaux avec son luminaire-cage . des estampes japonaises avec des tigres. mobilier année 50. Malle de voyage en cuir année 60 chiné.

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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