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.

Home Extension with Modern Farmhouse Flair

Model Remodel

Black and white farmhouse exterior with entryway and yellow front door
This is an example of a mid-sized country entryway in Seattle with a single front door and a yellow front door.

Coming Home

Meadowlark Design+Build

This mudroom/laundry room was designed to accommodate all who reside within - cats included! This custom cabinet was designed to house the litter box. This remodel and addition was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photo credits Sean Carter

Mill Valley Renovations- Richardson Architects

Jonathan Mitchell Photography

Design by Mill Valley based Richardson Architects.
Design ideas for a transitional entry hall in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and beige floor.

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.

Transitional Entry

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front door in Portland with a single front door and a yellow front door.

Transitional Beach House- Laguna Beach

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc.

Transitional entryway in Orange County with a dutch front door and a yellow front door.

Miller's Meadow Farm Entry

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Door color is Egg Yolk from Martha Stewart. Manufactured by http://www.simpsondoor.com/ Photography: Sean Litchfield

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.

Two Level Garden Apartment in West Hampstead

VORBILD Architecture

Property entrance. Photo by Chris Snook
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front door in London with a single front door and a purple front door.

Yellow Traditional Front Door

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

Fine paints of Europe yellow paint door. Cape portico , covered entry. Lutyens Moravian star lantern. The unique yellow wooden door adds a burst of color to the entrance of this home. Architect - Hierarchy Architects + Designers, TJ Costello Photographer - Brian Jordan, Graphite NYC

Starry Night Farm - Stair Hall

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Jim Graham
Inspiration for a mid-sized country entry hall in Philadelphia with white walls, a single front door, a yellow front door and medium hardwood floors.

2017 Parade Home

Trinity Homes

Designed by Amber Malloy. Home Plan: Bradenton
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Columbus with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a yellow front door and beige floor.

Mud Rooms

MARGARITA BRAVO

Clean and organized spaces to store all of our clients’ outdoor gear! Bright and airy, integrated plenty of storage, coat and hat racks, and bursts of color through baskets, throw pillows, and accent walls. Each mudroom differs in design style, exuding functionality and beauty. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/

Mid Century Modern

Solid Renovations

Paul Cheney
This is an example of a midcentury front door in Charleston with white walls, slate floors, a single front door and a yellow front door.

Вернадского

Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров

Photo of a contemporary front door in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a yellow front door and white floor.

Catskills Romantic

Madcap Cottage

This is an example of a traditional front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, a dutch front door and a yellow front door.

Relaxed Coastal Beach Home in Hermosa Beach

Pritzkat & Johnson Architects

Peter McMenamin
Beach style mudroom in Los Angeles with white walls, a dutch front door, a yellow front door and grey floor.

Front Entry Door

J.W. Lewis Construction

Inspiration for a modern front door in New York with a single front door and a yellow front door.

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.

Entryway Design Ideas with a Purple 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.