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Redstone
Redstone
Kimball Modern Design + InteriorsKimball Modern Design + Interiors
Design ideas for a small midcentury entrance in Denver with white walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
Design ideas for a small midcentury foyer in Dallas with terracotta flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Oak Pond Home Remodel
Oak Pond Home Remodel
Green Couch DesignGreen Couch Design
Small midcentury boot room in Oklahoma City with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Downtown Zen
Downtown Zen
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
foyer opening up into kitchen and dining. natural quarter sawn white oak solid hardwood flooring, teak mid century danish credenza, kitchen with floating white oak shelves, RBW pendants over kitchen peninsula, farrow and ball elephants breath kitchen cabinets
San Jose Eichler
San Jose Eichler
BLAINE architectsBLAINE architects
Jean Bai, Konstrukt Photo
This is an example of a small midcentury foyer in San Francisco with red walls, vinyl flooring, a glass front door and white floors.
Earthy Mackay House
Earthy Mackay House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.
The Granville House
The Granville House
Woodhaven RenovationsWoodhaven Renovations
As you enter this home you are greeted with a white chevron shiplap wall feature and matte black horizontal railings climbing this staircase.
Small midcentury foyer in Edmonton with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and tongue and groove walls.
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.
Needham Ranch
Needham Ranch
SLR Architecture Inc.SLR Architecture Inc.
This tired ranch was in dire need of an update. Formerly the kitchen was separate from the living room and the dining area was severely undersized. SLR Architecture opened up the kitchen to the great room and defined the living and dining areas so that each space stands on it's own. With help from interior designer Justine Sterling the finishes, furniture, ad accessories were carefully considered so that the whole room works as an overall composition. A compact mud room was carved out of the back hall from a formally over sized laundry room so the family had a convenient drop zone, also the front entry was upgraded and a new rear deck was added for easier exterior access. Lighting was carefully considered so that different zones were well lit. photo: Jessica Delaney
Floor tile "Old Mills" bricks installation in McClean, VA
Floor tile "Old Mills" bricks installation in McClean, VA
Best Home Improvement VA LLCBest Home Improvement VA LLC
Old mill thin brick tiles installation in the entry.
Photo of a small midcentury front door in DC Metro with white walls, brick flooring and a single front door.
Project Onyx
Project Onyx
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Inspiration for a small retro front door in Vancouver with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
В стиле mid-century modern
В стиле mid-century modern
Tatiana Nikitina PhotographyTatiana Nikitina Photography
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in Saint Petersburg with black walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
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Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Small retro boot room in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Urban refresh
Urban refresh
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Small midcentury foyer in Nashville with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
MidCentry New York City Pad
MidCentry New York City Pad
Sarah Vail DesignSarah Vail Design
Small retro foyer in New York with blue walls, a white front door and a single front door.
West 87th Street Residence
West 87th Street Residence
Luca Andrisani ArchitectLuca Andrisani Architect
Entry- photo by Emilio Collavino
Photo of a small retro foyer in New York with light hardwood flooring and white walls.
Preston Hollow Bungalow Entry
Preston Hollow Bungalow Entry
Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQBeth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
The goal of this whole home refresh was to create a fun, fresh and collected look that was both kid-friendly and livable. Cosmetic updates included selecting vibrantly colored and happy hues, bold wallpaper and modern accents to create a dynamic family-friendly home.
Beacon Hill Mid-Century
Beacon Hill Mid-Century
Ore StudiosOre Studios
Lauren Colton
Small retro front door in Seattle with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Refined Ranch
Refined Ranch
IntrospecsIntrospecs
Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Design ideas for a small midcentury vestibule in Portland with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Petrie
Petrie
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Inspiration for a small retro boot room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Small Midcentury 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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