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Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Robin Davis InteriorsRobin Davis Interiors
This entryway gained new paint, a striking chandelier, an actual drop zone with coat hooks and seating/storage where there once was neither. The client's own contemporary artwork fits perfectly in the space.
Entryways
Entryways
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Natura Hairpin Console Table
Natura Hairpin Console Table
Style In FormStyle In Form
These live edge Natura Hairpin Console Tables are truly unique. Each one-of-a-kind piece features a solid teak top and mid-century inspired metal hairpin legs. Sought after by style influencers, these uniquely designed tables are the perfect addition to an entryway or behind a sofa. Since no two pieces of wood are the same, each table has its own unique look. No two will look alike. This signature product line brings the beauty of responsibly sourced, live-edge wood furniture to your customers at a great price point. Indonesian teak Mid-century vibe Live-edge Each piece is unique and will vary in shape and size. Our Natura collection arrives “as is” without packaging. We clean each piece prior to delivery. A clear teak oil – available at your local hardware store – can be applied to help enhance the natural lustre of the wood.
Entryway and Flex Space
Entryway and Flex Space
UserUser
Open entryway with hardwood leading to the main level. Flex space / study open to the main level.
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Denver with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
My Houzz: Refreshing Makeover for a 1960s Ranch in Texas
My Houzz: Refreshing Makeover for a 1960s Ranch in Texas
Angela FlournoyAngela Flournoy
Photo: Angela Flournoy © 2018 Houzz
Inspiration for a midcentury entrance in Dallas.
Retro Art Print los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall
Retro Art Print los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall
MYRETROPOSTER.comMYRETROPOSTER.com
Retro Art Print showcasing a photographer taking a picture of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles
Photo of a small retro foyer in Los Angeles.
Wayzata Mid Century Addition
Wayzata Mid Century Addition
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
What used to be the kitchen is now the entryway with a walk-in closet for more storage and an open concept living.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Newmarket Modern | BuiltGreen© Platinum New Home
Newmarket Modern | BuiltGreen© Platinum New Home
Blackfish Homes Ltd.Blackfish Homes Ltd.
Midcentury entrance in Vancouver.
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized retro hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Dover Shores Remodel
Dover Shores Remodel
Eric Aust ArchitectEric Aust Architect
Lane Dittoe Photographs [FIXE] design house interors
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Mid Century Renovation
Mid Century Renovation
Timberlake Design BuildTimberlake Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Baltimore with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Open-concept Entry
Open-concept Entry
M Vincent Assets LLCM Vincent Assets LLC
Two walls, two doorways and a closet were removed to create this open-concept entry.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Wilmington with white walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door, grey floors, a single front door and feature lighting.
Prewar Meets Mid-Century
Prewar Meets Mid-Century
Eleven InteriorsEleven Interiors
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Boston.
3810 Kensington Avenue, Richmond VA 23221
3810 Kensington Avenue, Richmond VA 23221
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
We’ve carefully crafted every inch of this home to bring you something never before seen in this area! Modern front sidewalk and landscape design leads to the architectural stone and cedar front elevation, featuring a contemporary exterior light package, black commercial 9’ window package and 8 foot Art Deco, mahogany door. Additional features found throughout include a two-story foyer that showcases the horizontal metal railings of the oak staircase, powder room with a floating sink and wall-mounted gold faucet and great room with a 10’ ceiling, modern, linear fireplace and 18’ floating hearth, kitchen with extra-thick, double quartz island, full-overlay cabinets with 4 upper horizontal glass-front cabinets, premium Electrolux appliances with convection microwave and 6-burner gas range, a beverage center with floating upper shelves and wine fridge, first-floor owner’s suite with washer/dryer hookup, en-suite with glass, luxury shower, rain can and body sprays, LED back lit mirrors, transom windows, 16’ x 18’ loft, 2nd floor laundry, tankless water heater and uber-modern chandeliers and decorative lighting. Rear yard is fenced and has a storage shed.
Highball House Palm Springs, CA
Highball House Palm Springs, CA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Large retro foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.
Mid Century Modern Whole Home Transformation
Mid Century Modern Whole Home Transformation
Modern HomesteadModern Homestead
Photo of a midcentury entrance in Denver.
Mid Century Modern Home in Bethesda Maryland
Mid Century Modern Home in Bethesda Maryland
Margaret Carroll InteriorsMargaret Carroll Interiors
Red mid mod front door on custom build home in DC metro area. Blue exterior paint
This is an example of a midcentury front door in DC Metro with blue walls, a double front door and a red front door.
Old Sag Harbor Road
Old Sag Harbor Road
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Eric Prine
Photo of a midcentury hallway in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Mid Century Lodge
Mid Century Lodge
Great North Interior DesignGreat North Interior Design
Mudroom
Design ideas for a medium sized retro boot room with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.

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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