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Midcentury Mission
Midcentury Mission
Prospect Refuge StudioProspect Refuge Studio
Amanda Marie Studio
Inspiration for a midcentury foyer in Minneapolis with blue walls and multi-coloured floors.
R 5967
R 5967
d KISER design.construct, inc.d KISER design.construct, inc.
Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography
VISTA LAS PALMAS
VISTA LAS PALMAS
UserUser
Entry, Lance Gerber Studiios
Photo of a small retro front door in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Love me a happy front door!
Love me a happy front door!
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
A happy front door will bring a smile to anyone's face. It's your first impression of what's inside, so don't be shy. And don't be two faced! Take the color to both the outside and inside so that the happiness permeates...spread the love! We salvaged the original coke bottle glass window and had it sandwiched between two tempered pieced of clear glass for energy efficiency and safety. And here is where you're first introduced to the unique flooring transitions of porcelain tile and cork - seamlessly coming together without the need for those pesky transition strips. The installers thought we had gone a little mad, but the end product proved otherwise. You know as soon as you walk in the door, you're in for some eye candy!
2017 Parade Home
2017 Parade Home
Trinity HomesTrinity Homes
Designed by Amber Malloy. Home Plan: Bradenton
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury boot room in Columbus with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and multi-coloured floors.
Humphrey House
Humphrey House
Penny Black Interiors LLC.Penny Black Interiors LLC.
The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.
Los Gatos Interior
Los Gatos Interior
Fresh Coats PaintingFresh Coats Painting
Photo of a medium sized retro front door in San Francisco with white walls, granite flooring, a double front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Beautiful Entry With Massive Skylight, Atrium, and Abstract Lantern Pendant Ligh
Beautiful Entry With Massive Skylight, Atrium, and Abstract Lantern Pendant Ligh
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro foyer in Sacramento with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Medium sized retro front door in San Francisco with a pivot front door, a glass front door, grey walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Vista Las Palmas-DuBois
Vista Las Palmas-DuBois
Desert Avant-Gard Design GroupDesert Avant-Gard Design Group
Entry displaying vintage accessories to highlight Mid Century Modern history of the home
Medium sized retro front door in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Mid Century Modern ADA Remodel
Mid Century Modern ADA Remodel
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
Design ideas for a retro entrance in Indianapolis with blue walls, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
To the T Construction, LLCTo the T Construction, LLC
Photo of a small midcentury foyer in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a wallpapered ceiling and brick walls.
Mudroom With Plenty of Storage
Mudroom With Plenty of Storage
Denver Design GroupDenver Design Group
A mudroom where the kids can shrug off their backpacks and remove their messy footwear before entering other parts of the home and a space that also serves as a functional catchall for hats, coats, pet leashes, and sports equipment.
Interior Remodel: Seward Park entry floor transition
Interior Remodel: Seward Park entry floor transition
ColorWhiz Architectural Color ConsultingColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
At the entry, visitors are welcomed onto a porcelain tile landing that reads as natural slate, like the actual natural slate on the nearby fireplace. This product won't chip, fracture, cleave -- or accidentally catch on bare feet! Architect: Vince Balisky, Contractor: Bogan Remodeling Tile Installation: Alexander's Stone Art
Acorn Deck House - Renovation
Acorn Deck House - Renovation
Lee KimballLee Kimball
Inspiration for a midcentury foyer in Boston with white walls, a double front door, a light wood front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
This is an example of a small retro boot room in DC Metro with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Hallway, Copleston Road
Hallway, Copleston Road
LJT Architects LtdLJT Architects Ltd
Photo of a medium sized retro hallway in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Wappingers Falls Addition
Wappingers Falls Addition
DBS RemodelDBS Remodel
This is an example of a large retro boot room in New York with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Midcentury Modern to the Max
Midcentury Modern to the Max
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
New front entry gangway provides cover for the owners and guests. Galvanized steel fascia beam and column details offset against the ashlar laid natural stone facade.
Statement Asymmetrical White Lantern Style Pendant Lights in Entry
Statement Asymmetrical White Lantern Style Pendant Lights in Entry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Sacramento with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Midcentury Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors 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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