Patrick Ketchum
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a double front door and a yellow front door.

Gold Coast

Langlois Design

Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Brisbane with green walls, a double front door, a yellow front door, white floor and wallpaper.

Mandeville

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Marisa Vitale Photography
Midcentury front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

DIAMOND HEIGHTS MID-CENTURY

Lincoln Lighthill Architect

This Eichler-esque house, in a neighborhood known for its tracts of homes by the famous developer, was a little different from the rest- a one-off custom build from 1962 that had mid-century modern bones but funky, neo-traditional finishes in the worn-out, time capsule state that the new owners found it. This called for an almost-gut remodel to keep the good, upgrade the building’s envelope and MEP systems, and reimagine the home’s character. To create a home that feels of its times, both now and then- A mid-century for the 21st century. At the center of the existing home was a long, slender rectangular form that contained a fireplace, an indoor BBQ, and kitchen storage, and on the other side an original, suspended wood and steel rod stair down to the bedroom level below. Under the carpeted treads we were sure we’d find beautiful oak, as this stair was identical to one at our earlier Clarendon heights mid-century project. This elegant core was obscured by walls that enclosed the kitchen and breakfast areas and a jumble of aged finishes that hid the elegance of this defining element. Lincoln Lighthill Architect removed the walls and unified the core’s finishes with light grey ground-face concrete block on the upgraded fireplace and BBQ, lacquered cabinets, and chalkboard paint at the stair wall for the owners’ young children to decorate. A new skylight above the stair washes this wall with light and brightens up the formerly dark center of the house. The rest of the interior is a combination of mid-century-inspired elements and modern updates. New finishes throughout- cork flooring, ground-face concrete block, Heath tile, and white birch millwork give the interior the mid-century character it never fully had, while modern, minimalist detailing gives it a timeless, serene simplicity. New lighting throughout, mostly indirect and all warm-dim LED , subtly and efficiently lights the home. All new plumbing and fixtures similarly reduce the home’s use of precious resources. On the exterior, new windows, insulation, and roofing provide modern standards of comfort and efficiency, while a new paint job and brick stain give the house an elegant yet playful character, with the golden yellow Heath tile from the primary bathroom floor reappearing on the front door.

Spitzer Residence

Linton Architects

Lissa Gotwals
Design ideas for a midcentury front door in Raleigh with beige walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Mid-century modern double front doors, carved with geometric shapes and accented with green mailbox and custom doormat. Paint is by Farrow and Ball and the mailbox is from Schoolhouse lighting and fixtures.

Country French Hallway

Peg Berens Interior Design LLC

Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! A coat rack is a great idea for coat and hat storage if you are without an entry closet. Look how simple and stylish this is! Robert Naik Photography.

Azalea Cottage - Entry

Bayberry Cottage

This Saugatuck home overlooking the Kalamazoo River was featured in Coastal Living's March 2015 Color Issue! Here, sunny yellow double doors welcome visitors and hint at the fun color to come.

Antique Brass Doors

Brandner Design

The Antique Brass Double Doors were designed to resemble classic hotel entry doors, clad in a weathered brass finish. Each door is detailed with a historic brass push bar, resembling those used in the early 1920’s, which double as a glass guard to protect the glass paneled door. Custom moldings and panels add extra details that set this double-door a part. The entryway is accompanied with a custom brass threshold and integrated locks for security.

Hormigón Impreso efecto Arena

Euromar Pavimentos

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front door in Madrid with concrete floors, a double front door, a yellow front door and yellow floor.

Entry Niche

Jane Ellison

Entry Niche Tibetan scroll painting (gold leaf-highlighted canvas on embroidery) above repurposed Tibetan scripture chest provide a dramatic yet attractive focal point to entry area. Flowers pick up on the softer colors of the artwork. The round rug, which repeats the spherical shape of the bronze finished accent pieces on the chest and the arc of the Asian lamp, harmonizes the entire arrangement.

Paint

Jenny Bond Interiors

Little Greene
Photo of a transitional front door in Belfast with a double front door and a yellow front door.

Private entry

Vista Development Group

Classy front entry way from private porch into main room of the cozy home
This is an example of a scandinavian front door in San Francisco with grey walls, laminate floors, a double front door, a yellow front door and brown floor.

Shapley Heath, Farnham, Surrey

RP Superstructures

Isn't this inviting! We love the yellow.
Design ideas for a contemporary entryway in Surrey with a double front door and a yellow front door.

Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary

Kraft Custom Construction

After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area; built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen; and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping-pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the backyard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.

Steven House

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Izumi Tanaka
Inspiration for a midcentury entryway in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door and a yellow front door.

Hartrow

Strom Architects

At the top level of the house is the entrance, with gravelled parking area. The yellow front door stands out beautifully against the dark woodwork. Photo: Martin Gardner

Pitture per esterni

Bludiprussia

Design ideas for a mediterranean entryway in Rome with a double front door and a yellow front door.

Tropical Pavillion Home

Maxa Constructions

Design ideas for a tropical front door in Cairns with concrete floors, a double front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Eclectic

Novatech

Current Vintage ENTRY DOORS : SOHO
Inspiration for an eclectic front door in Montreal with beige walls, concrete floors, a double front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Double Front Door and a Yellow Front Door

Make coming home a pleasure by making sure your entryway – also known as a foyer or vestibule – is the perfect transition from the public world to the private world. Your choice of front door, the organisation and general flow of the entryway should be practical and reflect the style of your home. Your entryway, foyer or vestibule is the first impression guests will have of your home. Does it reflect you and your household? Here are a few ways to make your entryway better - and if all else fails, there's always hiring an interior designer to help.

How can you make your front door stand out?

Front doors can make or break a home’s appeal. An outdated or ill-fitting front door will imply what lies beyond is just as overdue for a makeover. No one wants a front door that stands out for all the wrong reasons, so choose one that suits the style of your home. Aluminium doors, for example, are more suited to contemporary-style homes, whereas ornate timber doors suit period homes. That doesn’t mean you can’t inject some of your own personality, though. While the architectural style should remain the same, you can shake things up with paint colours and quirky door handles. If you’re planning a new home, play around with the size and shape of your entrance door, too, and if you want to include a screen door, look for one that architecturally complements the existing front door.

How can you create an organised entryway or foyer?

An organised foyer requires smart storage solutions – otherwise it’s at risk of becoming a dumping zone. Think about what you do when you first walk into your home. Most people will put their keys down, store a bag or coat, then take their shoes off. If this sounds like you, and your entryway is relatively sizeable, consider including some built-in joinery or a slimline console or hall table. Otherwise, hooks for keys, a coat stand and shoe rack will suffice. If you have a large family, allocate one drawer or shelf to each member of the clan. And finally, don’t overcrowd this area with belongings that can’t be stored in a bedroom. When guests arrive, you want to be able to offer them somewhere to put down their belongings.

Could a dirt room save your floors and entry?

Having a mudroom isn’t commonplace in Australia and New Zealand, but it is becoming increasingly popular as a means to keep mess at bay. In coastal areas, it is sometimes referred to as a sand room, while in rural areas, it can be known as a dirt room. A mudroom is usually a secondary entrance or located at the back entrance, and is ideal for storing shoes, school backpacks, sports equipment and pet essentials. You don’t have to dedicate an entire room to a mudroom. A narrow hall or partial wall will do the trick just fine – just add built-ins, some cubbies for individual family members and a bench. If you have a laundry that has direct access to the outdoors, it’s an ideal opportunity to convert it into a multi-purpose space. Combining a laundry and mudroom is a logical and effective use of space. If there’s no room inside, take a look outside. If you have a verandah, cordon off an area for the likes of dirty soccer boots and surfboards.