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Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA
Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Small midcentury foyer in Other with blue walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, green floors and wainscoting.
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Entry view. The wainscoting was added to help keep scuffs off the wall for this young family's dog and toddler.
Design ideas for a small midcentury foyer in Nashville with white walls, a single front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Mid Century Ranch
Mid Century Ranch
EDIT Design HouseEDIT Design House
Simple details and clean layout make this back door entry functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Inspiration for a small midcentury boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home
Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury boot room in Chicago with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wainscoting.
The Attic Bedroom
The Attic Bedroom
homebyn Annamaria Pivettahomebyn Annamaria Pivetta
L'entrata con le scale ospita questo bel mobile vintage borchiato e un attaccapanni. Il bel colore arancione caratterizza tutta la palette cromatica della casa, dove ritroveremo assieme ai neutri anche i verdi e i rossi.
ART DECO LUXURY Apartment
ART DECO LUXURY Apartment
Rachele Biancalani StudioRachele Biancalani Studio
Ingresso signorile con soffitti alti decorati da profilo nero su fondo ocra rosato. Il pavimento in esagonette di cotto risaliva all'inizio del secolo scorso, come il palazzo degli anni '20 del 900. ricreare una decorazione raffinata ma che non stonasse è stata la priorità in questo progetto. Le porte erano in noce marrone e le abbiamo dipinte di nero opaco. il risultato finale è un ambiente ricercato e di carattere che si sposa perfettamente con le personalità marcate dei due colti Committenti.
Entrée
Entrée
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Photo of a large midcentury foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and wainscoting.
CASA BT
CASA BT
ReisarchitetturaReisarchitettura
L'ingresso
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Venice with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.
Longwood-Complete int. & ext. house remodeling
Longwood-Complete int. & ext. house remodeling
Gracicarl's Services, Inc. DBA GS ConstructionGracicarl's Services, Inc. DBA GS Construction
Enlarged Entry
Medium sized midcentury front door in Orlando with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
This client desired a big statement for this little entry. Between the neutrals and different textiles, USI was able to create a fun, fresh, yet clean space.
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Another view. Close up of this beautiful wainscoting craftsmanship.
Photo of a small midcentury foyer in Nashville with white walls, a single front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
The Attic Bedroom
The Attic Bedroom
homebyn Annamaria Pivettahomebyn Annamaria Pivetta
L'entrata con le scale ospita questo bel mobile vintage borchiato e un attaccapanni utile per le cime della barca a vela e le borse. Il bel colore arancione caratterizza tutta la palette cromatica della casa, dove ritroveremo assieme ai neutri anche i verdi i rossi.
The Attic Bedroom
The Attic Bedroom
homebyn Annamaria Pivettahomebyn Annamaria Pivetta
L'entrata con le scale ospita questo bel mobile vintage borchiato e un attaccapanni. Il bel colore arancione caratterizza tutta la palette cromatica della casa, dove ritroveremo assieme ai neutri anche i verdi i rossi.
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Franklin (multi-room) Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Another view.
Small retro foyer in Nashville with white walls, a single front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Entrée
Entrée
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and wainscoting.
Entrée
Entrée
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Photo of a large retro foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and wainscoting.
Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home
Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a medium sized retro boot room in Chicago with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wainscoting.
The Attic Bedroom
The Attic Bedroom
homebyn Annamaria Pivettahomebyn Annamaria Pivetta
L'entrata con le scale ospita questo bel mobile vintage borchiato e un attaccapanni molto utile per le cime della baca a vela e le borse. Il bel colore arancione caratterizza tutta la palette cromatica della casa, dove ritroveremo assieme ai neutri anche i verdi i rossi.
Entrée
Entrée
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Photo of a large retro foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and wainscoting.

Midcentury Entrance with Wainscoting 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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