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Midcentury White Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Brilliant Mod Kitchen
Brilliant Mod Kitchen
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
Retro entrance in San Diego.
Queen Anne Entry
Queen Anne Entry
Carlisle Classic HomesCarlisle Classic Homes
Sorella Photos
Retro entrance in Seattle.
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Benning Design ConstructionBenning Design Construction
Large retro front door in Sacramento with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a blue front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Vintage Way
Vintage Way
KC Custom HomesKC Custom Homes
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Austin.
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
First home, savvy art owners, decided to hire RBD to design their recently purchased two story, four bedroom, midcentury Diamond Heights home to merge their new parenthood and love for entertaining lifestyles. Hired two months prior to the arrival of their baby boy, RBD was successful in installing the nursery just in time. The home required little architectural spatial reconfiguration given the previous owner was an architect, allowing RBD to focus mainly on furniture, fixtures and accessories while updating only a few finishes. New paint grade paneling added a needed midcentury texture to the entry, while an existing site for sore eyes radiator, received a new walnut cover creating a built-in mid-century custom headboard for the guest room, perfect for large art and plant decoration. RBD successfully paired furniture and art selections to connect the existing material finishes by keeping fabrics neutral and complimentary to the existing finishes. The backyard, an SF rare oasis, showcases a hanging chair and custom outdoor floor cushions for easy lounging, while a stylish midcentury heated bench allows easy outdoor entertaining in the SF climate. Photography Credit: Scott Hargis Photography
Mississippi River Mid-Mod
Mississippi River Mid-Mod
J. JorgensenJ. Jorgensen
contemporary entry door with coat rack + plant
Photo of a large midcentury front door in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The front entry is opened up and unique storage cabinetry is added to handle clothing, shoes and pantry storage for the kitchen. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Hargrave
Hargrave
Jubilee InteriorsJubilee Interiors
Entryway console
Small retro front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Central Park
Central Park
Art of Home TeamArt of Home Team
Just Listed in Central Park! Mid century inspired dream home on the third largest lot in Beeler Park. Neighbors may include deer, eagles, foxes, bison, and other wildlife as you look out onto the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and the mountains beyond. Light-filled home with soaring ceilings, mid mod lighting, exposed beams, and focal point staircase. Sound insulation in the living room/foyer wall, outlets for charging stations in closets, a double waterfall edge quartz island, sleek kitchen cabinets that fit the MCM style, and basement 100amp sub panel already in place. OPEN HOUSE May 1st & 2nd, 12-2pm at 9253 e 61st Place, Denver. 3 br 3 ba :: 2,350 sq ft :: $ 1,100,000 #CentralPark #KBStarlight #MidCentury #BeelerPark
ALDER RETREAT
ALDER RETREAT
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
ORIJIN STONE'S Alder™ Limestone veneer adds organic texture to this modern - yet cozy - northern lake retreat. Designed with layered neutral materials and refreshing design, the substantial stone element adds dimension and timeless character. Architect: Peterssen Keller Builder: Elevation Homes Designer: Studio McGee Photographer: Lucy Call
Mid-Century Modern in Reston, VA
Mid-Century Modern in Reston, VA
Olamar InteriorsOlamar Interiors
A bright, airy, yet colorful mid-century modern entryway where we integrated the client's existing furniture with new, bold, modern art.
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and yellow floors.
Foyer
Foyer
KellyBaronKellyBaron
Inspiration for a midcentury entrance in Los Angeles.
3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit Photographer
Inspiration for a medium sized retro boot room in Birmingham with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Prado Drive
Prado Drive
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
Inspiration for a retro entrance in Denver.
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.
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.
Park Slope Apartment
Park Slope Apartment
Luna Grey InteriorsLuna Grey Interiors
Photos: Kelsey Ann Rose
Photo of a small midcentury entrance in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Ultimate Split-Level
Ultimate Split-Level
Gill Design Co.Gill Design Co.
Designed around the sunset downtown views from the living room with open-concept living, the split-level layout provides gracious spaces for entertaining, and privacy for family members to pursue distinct pursuits.
Orange Cameroonian JuJu African Ceremonial Feather Headdress in Entry with Books
Orange Cameroonian JuJu African Ceremonial Feather Headdress in Entry with Books
Madison Modern HomeMadison Modern Home
Christopher Lee
Midcentury entrance in Los Angeles.
Manhattan, NY
Manhattan, NY
SRA Design + Build Architects Corp.SRA Design + Build Architects Corp.
This is an example of a large retro hallway in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Midcentury White Entrance 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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