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Midcentury Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Casa Sant'Elmo, Napoli
Casa Sant'Elmo, Napoli
OPERA202OPERA202
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury foyer in Naples with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Westbrooke at Lindcrest
The Westbrooke at Lindcrest
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
Large midcentury foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Tranquility
Tranquility
CR Interior DesignCR Interior Design
Cathy Reed
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
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常盤工業株式会社常盤工業株式会社
Design ideas for a retro entrance in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Three Doors Down
Three Doors Down
Homesmith Custom BuildersHomesmith Custom Builders
Originally, the house was without an entry way. You walked straight into a hallway that lead to an opening to the master and another to the living room. We knocked out the hallway walls, and added in a staircase which leads to a home office and a storage room that was previously the attic.
Carmen Crest
Carmen Crest
Restoration CostonRestoration Coston
A true challenge...This property had fallen out of escrow several times before it became our residence. Apparently, know one knew what to do with this 1954 California ranch. After several months, my former partner and I decided to blend my favorite "craftsman" and his "clean modern" elements together. Always listen to the home, consider it a type of architectural dance and the home will lead you. Strong use of horizontal warm native redwoods contrasting smooth exterior stucco. Water elements that greet you at the entrance and reappear in the geometrically inspired rear garden. This was personally, one of my favorite projects.
Interior Remodel: Arizona entry cat
Interior Remodel: Arizona entry cat
ColorWhiz Architectural Color ConsultingColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
This furry friend was fascinated by my wandering the house taking pictures.
Small midcentury front door in Phoenix with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
玄関ホール
玄関ホール
UserUser
レトロクラッシックな玄関ホールです。
Design ideas for a small midcentury hallway in Nagoya with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Entry
Entry
Donna Taylor DesignDonna Taylor Design
New Build Mid Century Craftsman
Design ideas for a large retro foyer in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Transitional Custom Home
Transitional Custom Home
Design Choices - Decorating Den InteriorsDesign Choices - Decorating Den Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Pacific Beach Paradise
Pacific Beach Paradise
nicolekahnnicolekahn
Design ideas for a retro hallway in San Diego with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
Alberino ConstructionAlberino Construction
Classic mid-century restoration that included a new gourmet kitchen, updated floor plan. 3 new full baths and many custom features.
Photo of a retro foyer in Cleveland with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Moraga Residence
Moraga Residence
Jennifer Weiss ArchitectureJennifer Weiss Architecture
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in San Francisco with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Entry : In Contrast
Entry : In Contrast
J. JorgensenJ. Jorgensen
www.j-jorgensen.com
Design ideas for a small midcentury foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Entry : In Contrast
Entry : In Contrast
J. JorgensenJ. Jorgensen
www.j-jorgensen.com
Photo of a small retro vestibule in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Entry : In Contrast
Entry : In Contrast
J. JorgensenJ. Jorgensen
www.j-jorgensen.com
Design ideas for a small retro vestibule in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Country Estate Transformation: Entry
Country Estate Transformation: Entry
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our design studio designed a gut renovation of this home which opened up the floorplan and radically changed the functioning of the footprint. It features an array of patterned wallpaper, tiles, and floors complemented with a fresh palette, and statement lights. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
The Downing Planked Door
The Downing Planked Door
Sareth Builders, LLCSareth Builders, LLC
Expansive retro foyer in Cleveland with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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 midcentury front door in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Bachelor's Laclede
Bachelor's Laclede
Cure Design GroupCure Design Group
Bachelor's pad reinvented and reinstated...renovating this condo was a masterpiece in the making. Layering colors and textures to envelop you from the moment you walk in the front door. Changing the layout, flooring, kitchen remodel to express the sophisticated style that was unveiled with this projects completion. Simply elegant and refined.

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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