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Midcentury Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Exon House - Atkinson Pontifex
Exon House - Atkinson Pontifex
Digital Photography InhouseDigital Photography Inhouse
Photographer: Gerard Warrener, DPI Photography for Atkinson Pontifex, Peter Maddison, Great Dane Furniture. Construction: Atkinson Pontifex Design: Peter Maddison
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View Entry addition Butterfly roof with clerestory windows pour natural light into the entry. An IKEA PAX system closet with glass doors reflect light from entry door and sidelight. Photography: Mark Pinkerton VI360
Swannanoa Residence
Swannanoa Residence
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
Photography by Keith Isaacs
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Modern Decorative Entry Door
Modern Decorative Entry Door
UserUser
A mountain modern residence situated in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. Our modern aluminum door adds just the right amount of flair to this beautiful home designed by FORMation Architecture. The Circle F Residence has a beautiful mixture of natural stone, wood and metal, creating a home that blends flawlessly into it’s environment. The modern door design was selected to complete the home with a warm front entrance. This signature piece is designed with horizontal cutters and a wenge wood handle accented with stainless steel caps. The obscure glass was chosen to add natural light and provide privacy to the front entry of the home. Performance was also factor in the selection of this piece; quad pane glass and a fully insulated aluminum door slab offer high performance and protection from the extreme weather. This distinctive modern aluminum door completes the home and provides a warm, beautiful entry way.
Midcentury Remod & Addition
Midcentury Remod & Addition
gordon architecture, inc.gordon architecture, inc.
The new entry hall interior. An existing mid-century ranch was given a new lease on life with a whole house remodel and addition. An existing sunken living room had the floor raised and the front entry was relocated to make room for a complete master suite. The roof/ceiling over the entry and stair was raised with multiple clerestory lights introducing light into the center of the home. Finally, a compartmentalized existing layout was converted to an open plan with the kitchen/dining/living areas sharing a common area at the back of the home.
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.
Urban refresh
Urban refresh
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Small midcentury foyer in Nashville with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Highland Park Mid Century Remodel
Highland Park Mid Century Remodel
Jennifer Garner InteriorsJennifer Garner Interiors
Photography: Michael Hunter
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury hallway in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Concordia Midcentury Modern
Concordia Midcentury Modern
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Reagen Taylor
This is an example of a small midcentury boot room in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
California Rancher and Pool House
California Rancher and Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
View of entry from living room Photo Credit: Eric Rorer
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Allandale Mid-Century Remodel
Allandale Mid-Century Remodel
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Entry
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a timber clad ceiling.
Petrie
Petrie
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Inspiration for a small retro boot room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Rebekah Nicole InteriorsRebekah Nicole Interiors
A fun and eye-catching entry with geometric wallpaper, a performance velvet bench, and ample storage!
Photo of a large retro foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Mudroom
Mudroom
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Referred by past clients, the homeowners of this Glen Ellyn project were in need of an update and improvement in functionality for their kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. The spacious kitchen had a great layout, but benefitted from a new island, countertops, hood, backsplash, hardware, plumbing and lighting fixtures. The main focal point is now the premium hand-crafted CopperSmith hood along with a dramatic tiered chandelier over the island. In addition, painting the wood beadboard ceiling and staining the existing beams darker helped lighten the space while the amazing depth and variation only available in natural stone brought the entire room together. For the mudroom and laundry room, choosing complimentary paint colors and charcoal wave wallpaper brought depth and coziness to this project. The result is a timeless design for this Glen Ellyn family. Photographer @MargaretRajic, Photo Stylist @brandidevers Are you remodeling your kitchen and need help with space planning and custom finishes? We specialize in both design and build, so we understand the importance of timelines and building schedules. Contact us here to see how we can help!
Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak, MI
Dan Davis DesignDan Davis Design
The open layout of this newly renovated home is spacious enough for the clients home work office. The exposed beam and slat wall provide architectural interest . And there is plenty of room for the client's eclectic art collection.
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Medium sized midcentury front door in Indianapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Partridge Pond
Partridge Pond
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
Partridge Pond is Acorn Deck House Company’s newest model home. This house is a contemporary take on the classic Deck House. Its open floor plan welcomes guests into the home, while still maintaining a sense of privacy in the master wing and upstairs bedrooms. It features an exposed post and beam structure throughout as well as the signature Deck House ceiling decking in the great room and master suite. The goal for the home was to showcase a mid-century modern and contemporary hybrid that inspires Deck House lovers, old and new.
Midcentury Modern Home Addition
Midcentury Modern Home Addition
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This two-story addition includes a dramatic foyer with plenty of windows and skylights to bring in natural light and capitalize on lake views. Iron railings and an impressive chandelier also add to the space.
Midcentury • UWS 100s
Midcentury • UWS 100s
InsideWrightInsideWright
A warm entryway with a mixture of styles. The colors bring this story together. Photos: Brittany Ambridge
Medium sized midcentury foyer in New York with red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Midcentury Entrance with Medium 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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