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Midcentury Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Sophisticated Mid-Century Home : Barnes
Sophisticated Mid-Century Home : Barnes
Cassidy Hughes Interior DesignCassidy Hughes Interior Design
Gregory Davies
Retro entrance in London with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Van Dyke MidCentury Modern Addition and Renovation
Van Dyke MidCentury Modern Addition and Renovation
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This one story home was transformed into a mid-century modern masterpiece with the addition of a second floor. Its expansive wrap around deck showcases the view of White Rock Lake and the Dallas Skyline and giving this growing family the space it needed to stay in their beloved home. We renovated the downstairs with modifications to the kitchen, pantry, and laundry space, we added a home office and upstairs, a large loft space is flanked by a powder room, playroom, 2 bedrooms and a jack and jill bath. Architecture by h design| Interior Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers| Photography by Versatile Imaging
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Elyse Marie LifestylesElyse Marie Lifestyles
The built in salt water aquarium in the central focus in this entry way
Large retro foyer in Miami with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
The Downing Domed Turret 2
The Downing Domed Turret 2
Sareth Builders, LLCSareth Builders, LLC
Photo of an expansive retro foyer in Cleveland with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Zuni - Sunnyside
Zuni - Sunnyside
LLERENA PhotographyLLERENA Photography
Large retro foyer in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Tranquility
Tranquility
CR Interior DesignCR Interior Design
Cathy Reed
Design ideas for a medium sized retro foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Incline Village, NV 1500 sq.ft. condo remodel
Incline Village, NV 1500 sq.ft. condo remodel
RIEK Builds, Inc.RIEK Builds, Inc.
Peter Tye
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Addition and complete interior and exterior renovation
Addition and complete interior and exterior renovation
Eden BuildersEden Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury front door in Los Angeles 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
Medium sized retro foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
r/k house
r/k house
Brown + Davis DesignBrown + Davis Design
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Other with dark hardwood flooring.
Pied-a-Terre at the Watertower Residences, Chicago
Pied-a-Terre at the Watertower Residences, Chicago
Amy Cassell AtelierAmy Cassell Atelier
Christopher Barrett
Design ideas for a retro front door in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Carl and The WolfCarl and The Wolf
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Tampa with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Life on 5th
Life on 5th
Jayne Howard StudiosJayne Howard Studios
Jayne Howard Studios Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro foyer in New York with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
末広の家
末広の家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury hallway in Tokyo Suburbs with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
222 NE 5th Court
222 NE 5th Court
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Vintage architecture meets modern-day charm with this Mission Style home in the Del Ida Historic District, only two blocks from downtown Delray Beach. The exterior features intricate details such as the stucco coated adobe architecture, a clay barrel roof and a warm oak paver driveway. Once inside this 3,515 square foot home, the intricate design and detail are evident with dark wood floors, shaker style cabinetry, a Estatuario Silk Neolith countertop & waterfall edge island. The remarkable downstairs Master Wing is complete with wood grain cabinetry & Pompeii Quartz Calacatta Supreme countertops, a 6′ freestanding tub & frameless shower. The Kitchen and Great Room are seamlessly integrated with luxurious Coffered ceilings, wood beams, and large sliders leading out to the pool and patio. For a complete view of this home, take a personal tour on our website. Make our latest gem your new Home Sweet Home, head over to our website to schedule your private showing. Robert Stevens Photography
Glen Mill
Glen Mill
Jonathan Caron Construction, Inc.Jonathan Caron Construction, Inc.
Bradley Jones
Design ideas for a small midcentury boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Lafayette St. Highrise
Lafayette St. Highrise
J. PATRYCE DESIGNJ. PATRYCE DESIGN
Modern entry hall for swank Lafayette St. bachelor's pad Lisa Ross photographer
Midcentury hallway in New York with dark hardwood flooring.
Magnificent Mile Residence
Magnificent Mile Residence
RDK DesignRDK Design
Entry Detail with Custom Shelf Mike Schwartz Photo
Photo of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Gold St.
Gold St.
Jared Frank StudioJared Frank Studio
A coral pink wall highlights the deco-era grate that's been turned into wall art. Distressed tintype photos have been collected and framed above a bauhaus cabinet. A pied-à-terre in an I.M. Pei tower that's been featured in The Hartford Courant's Hartford Magazine as well as Apartment Therapy.
West Hills Mid-Century Remodel
West Hills Mid-Century Remodel
Mary AngeloMary Angelo
Mary & Rob Angelo
Photo of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring.

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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