Entry towards street. Photo by Clark Dugger
This is an example of a large midcentury entryway in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and yellow floor.

Orinda Mid-Century Modern

The Home Co.

Large midcentury foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Photo of an expansive midcentury front door in Austin with beige walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Baccarat Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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!
Inspiration for a small midcentury mudroom in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

BLAIRWOOD

Scala Construction Inc.

Large midcentury entryway in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Mid-Century Modern

Tongue & Groove Design + Build

The home’s design grew organically by the crossing of water, influenced by a nearby bridge linking the tree-lined property to the surrounding golf course. The design was also inspired by the Mid-Century architecture of Florida’s Golden Beach and the revival of the idioms associated with that movement. Exploring the intersection of architecture and place and context and creativity, the project’s sensitivity to the surrounding environment is expressed with a proliferate use of natural elements — like stacked white stone facades and support columns — further smudging the edges between exterior and interior. Water surrounds the home; a koi pond and trickling fountains create a soothing entry. Inside, expansive plate glass walls and windows welcome the outdoors. Full-length windows double as folding partition doors and when peeled back, open the living room to the lanai, and pool deck while simultaneously providing a bridge between indoor and outdoor living. An open stair floats to a second floor catwalk that links north and south bedroom wings, and both contribute to the soaring volume of the interior spaces.

Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury entryway in Austin with beige walls and porcelain floors.

Mississippi River Mid-Mod

J. Jorgensen

contemporary entry door with coat rack + plant
Photo of a large midcentury front door in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

midcentury in marin #2

building Lab, inc.

Wide glass pivot door opens into an intimate foyer clad in white oak
Photo of an expansive midcentury foyer in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a glass front door, wood and panelled walls.

Muiron

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Grand Rapids with beige walls, a single front door, a glass front door and wood walls.

Cloakroom and Dog Washing Station

My Bespoke Room

We love #MBRDesigner Tracey's cloakroom, especially the dog washing station for little Monty. The gorgeous deep green and black cabinets give the space a modern and dramatic feel but they also help hide the muddy paw prints. Tracey has also given the space some natural texture using wooden slats and houseplants that bring the space to life. And lastly, she has included some brilliant storage in the form of shelving, under bench seating as well as some adorable dog tail coat hooks to hang all her leads, handbags and coats.

Balcones

Soledad Builders, LLC

The architecture of the Descendant House emulates the MCM home that was originally on the site. This home was designed for a multi-generational family & includes public and private living areas, as well as a guest casita. Photo by Casey Dunn Architecture by MF Architecture

DTLA

Lechman Testa & Associates

Peter Christiansen Valli
Mid-sized midcentury foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Windermere Waterfront

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Photo of a large midcentury foyer in Seattle with slate floors, a double front door, a red front door, black floor and white walls.

Arby Drive

Tom Stout Design Build

Photo by Michael Todoran
Design ideas for a large midcentury front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, concrete floors, a single front door and a glass front door.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Foyer with a Bar! Easy to entertain with the kitchen and the outdoor front patio.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury foyer in Milwaukee with light hardwood floors, a double front door and a glass front door.

Sunny Hills Residence

Hsu McCullough

Front door Entry open to courtyard atrium with Dining Room and Family Room beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door and beige floor.

Wayzata Mid Century Addition

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

What used to be the kitchen is now the entryway with a walk-in closet for more storage!
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and beige floor.

The Brookfield at Wright's Landing

Landmark Homes

mudroom with built in lockers and bench
Inspiration for a large midcentury mudroom in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Midcentury Entryway Design Ideas

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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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.