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Midcentury Foyer Ideas and Designs

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PineGrove Residence
PineGrove Residence
FM Studio, LLC.FM Studio, LLC.
Midcentury Modern Foyer
Photo of a medium sized retro foyer in Atlanta with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and exposed beams.
Lazybrook Home
Lazybrook Home
S Squared Design, LLCS Squared Design, LLC
Client's recently purchased their home and wanted to make some updates without having to do a full gut job. We used the original cabinets but opted for new glass doors, a little woodwork to modernize them and got rid of the old medium oak cabinets and did a light grey color. Topped with a white quartz counter, accompanied by a limestone backsplash. To finish it off we gave the cabinets new hardware and pendant lights. The pot rack also was a new addition and fits perfectly over the new large peninsula. Throughout the rest of the home we blended their existing furniture with a few new pieces and added some color to spruce up their new home.
Broadmoor Mid Century
Broadmoor Mid Century
Patricia Brennan ArchitectsPatricia Brennan Architects
Original covered entry was refreshed with new t&g mahogany.
Medium sized retro foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Livrea verde milano | 70 MQ
Livrea verde milano | 70 MQ
studio falùstudio falù
Medium sized retro foyer in Milan.
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
Inspired Mid-Century Modern Home for Pardee Homes Las Vegas
Inspired Mid-Century Modern Home for Pardee Homes Las Vegas
Bobby BerkBobby Berk
This Midcentury modern home was designed for Pardee Homes Las Vegas. It features an open floor plan that opens up to amazing outdoor spaces.
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in Los Angeles with white walls and a single front door.
Midcentury Modern Revamp
Midcentury Modern Revamp
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photograph by Andrew Hyslop
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in Louisville with white walls, porcelain flooring and feature lighting.
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.
Total Lake Escape Family Retreat
Total Lake Escape Family Retreat
McCarten DesignMcCarten Design
This is an example of a large retro foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Crestway Residence
Crestway Residence
Chris Cobb ArchitectureChris Cobb Architecture
Design ideas for a retro foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry to Kitchen Connection with Exposed Beams and Accent Combed Blue Stucco
Entry to Kitchen Connection with Exposed Beams and Accent Combed Blue Stucco
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Sacramento with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Mid-Century Modernization
Mid-Century Modernization
Newland Architecture, Inc.Newland Architecture, Inc.
Scott J. Newland, AIA
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in Minneapolis with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and green floors.
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Medium sized retro foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Entry Table
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Entry Table
Able And BakerAble And Baker
Design and Fabrication of Contemporary table for Entry.
Photo of a large retro foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Midcentury Inside-Out Entry Wall brings outside inside - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Inspiration for a large midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Walnut Front Entry Closet Cabinet
Walnut Front Entry Closet Cabinet
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Extend a warm welcome with the presence of a tall walnut closet cabinet in your front entry. It graciously stores coats, bags, and shoes, while its walnut beauty harmoniously unites with the design elements found in the living room and other spaces throughout the main floor, creating a cohesive and inviting ambiance.
Fenimore Road Renovation & Addition
Fenimore Road Renovation & Addition
Resolution: 4 ArchitectureResolution: 4 Architecture
The formal foyer, entered from the covered walkway, is geared towards guests. The built-ins here were the only ones in the home viable for salvage, and were retained from the original design.
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.
Mid-Century Modern on a Budget
Mid-Century Modern on a Budget
Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.
Carole Whitacre Photography
Medium sized retro foyer in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.

Midcentury Foyer 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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