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Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Cormack Construction ManagementCormack Construction Management
Architect: Richard Holt AIA Photographer: Cheryle St. Onge
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury hallway in Portland Maine with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Photo of a medium sized retro hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Midcentury Entry
Midcentury Entry
Inspiration for a midcentury hallway in Burlington with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and additio
Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and additio
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
The Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and addition gives a mid-century feel to what was originally a ranch home. Beyond the entry with a skylight is the great room with a vaulted ceiling which opens to the backyard.
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.
Historical Home, Modern Family
Historical Home, Modern Family
Georgia Zikas DesignGeorgia Zikas Design
Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
Design ideas for a retro hallway in Other with beige walls.
Fairway Mid Century Remodel
Fairway Mid Century Remodel
Studio BuildStudio Build
Bob Greenspan Photography
Inspiration for a retro hallway in Kansas City with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Mandé
Mandé
Karen Tinka Design IntérieurKaren Tinka Design Intérieur
Design ideas for a medium sized retro hallway in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a white front door and brown floors.
Nicole and Sam's Vintage Home
Nicole and Sam's Vintage Home
Nicole B InteriorsNicole B Interiors
Shawn St. Peter
Small midcentury hallway in Portland with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Point Loma Casita
Point Loma Casita
Ike Kligerman BarkleyIke Kligerman Barkley
William Waldron
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury hallway in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a stable front door, a red front door and beige floors.
Don Luis
Don Luis
Gaia Construction Inc.Gaia Construction Inc.
Midcentury hallway in Los Angeles with green walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Mercer Island - Midcentury Modern
Mercer Island - Midcentury Modern
Ryan Rhodes Designs, Inc.Ryan Rhodes Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a retro hallway in Seattle with a single front door.
Deco Seaside Apartment
Deco Seaside Apartment
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury hallway in Sussex with grey walls, bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Softly Furnished, Pink, Mid-Century Hallway
Softly Furnished, Pink, Mid-Century Hallway
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury hallway in London with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
NAVAJO
NAVAJO
UserUser
Entry Wall/Hall Lance Gerber, Nuvue Interactive, LLC
Photo of a large midcentury hallway in Other with white walls and concrete flooring.
Lincoln Center Apartment
Lincoln Center Apartment
Chudin Design CollectiveChudin Design Collective
Sammy Goh
Design ideas for a small midcentury hallway in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Village Haven
Village Haven
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare
Photo of a large midcentury hallway in Burlington with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
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
ＯＵ邸
ＯＵ邸
Sen's Photography　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　たてもの写真工房すえひろSen's Photography　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　たてもの写真工房すえひろ
Photo by Senichiro Nogami / 野上仙一郎
Small midcentury hallway in Other with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
A glimpse into the space...
A glimpse into the space...
UserUser
Renovation of a condo in the renowned Museum Tower bldg for a second generation owner looking to update the space for their young family. They desired a look that was comfortable, creating multi functioning spaces for all family members to enjoy, combining the iconic style of mid century modern designs and family heirlooms.

Midcentury Hallway 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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