A light and bright foyer with a cable railing at the stairs.
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door and wood.

Midcentury entry hall in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, brown floor, vaulted, wood and planked wall panelling.

This small entry includes a dark fireclay tile laid in a herringbone pattern paired with a bright, colorful front door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a yellow front door, black floor and vaulted.

This is an example of a midcentury entryway in Osaka with yellow walls, concrete floors, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

A fun eclectic remodel for our clients on the lake.
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Seattle with slate floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door and wood.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW As with most projects, it all started with the kitchen layout. The home owners came to us wanting to upgrade their kitchen and overall aesthetic in their suburban home, with a combination of fresh paint, updated finishes, and improved flow for more ease when doing everyday activities. A monochromatic, earth-toned palette left the kitchen feeling uninspired. It lacked the brightness they wanted from their space. An eat-in table underutilized the available square footage. The butler’s pantry was out of the way and hard to access, and the dining room felt detached from the kitchen. Lead Designer, Stephanie Cole, saw an improved layout for the spaces that were no longer working for this family. By eliminating an existing wall between the kitchen and dining room, and relocating the bar area to the dining room, we opened up the kitchen, providing all the space we needed to create a dreamy and functional layout. A new perimeter configuration promoted circulation while also making space for a large and functional island loaded with seating – a must for any family. Because an island that isn’t big enough for everyone (and a few more) is a recipe for disaster. The light white cabinetry is fresh and contrasts with the deeper tones in the wood flooring, creating a modern aesthetic that is elevated, yet approachable for everyday living. With better flow as the overarching goal, we made some structural changes too. To remove a bottleneck in the entryway, we angled one of the dining room walls to create more natural separation between rooms and facilitate ease of movement throughout the large space. At The Kitchen Studio, we believe a well-designed kitchen uses every square inch to the fullest. By starting from scratch, it was possible to rethink the entire kitchen layout and design the space according to how it is used, because the kitchen shouldn’t make it harder to feed the family. A new location for the existing range, flanked by a new column refrigerator and freezer on each side, worked to anchor the space. The very large and very spacious island (a dream island if we do say so ourselves) now houses the primary sink and provides ample space for food prep and family gathering. The new kitchen table and coordinating banquette seating provide a cozy nook for quick breakfasts before school or work, and evening homework sessions. Elegant gold details catch the natural light, elevating the aesthetic. The dining room was transformed into one of this client’s favorite spaces and we couldn’t agree more. We saw an opportunity to give the dining room a more distinguished identity by closing off the entrance from the foyer. The relocated wet bar enhances the sophisticated vibe of this gathering space, complete with beautiful antique mirror tiles and open shelving encased by moody built-in cabinets. Updated furnishings add warmth. A rich walnut table is paired with custom chairs in a muted coral fabric. The large, transitional chandelier grounds the room, pairing beautifully with the gold finishes prevalent in the faucet and cabinet hardware. Linen-inspired wallpaper and cream-toned window treatments add to the glamorous feel of this entertainment space. There is no way around it. The laundry room was cramped. The large washer and dryer blocked access to the sink and left little room for the space to serve its other essential function – as a mudroom. Because we reworked the kitchen layout to create more space overall, we could rethink the mudroom too – an essential for any busy family. The first step was moving the washer and dryer to an existing area on the second floor, where most of the family’s laundry lives (no one wants to carry laundry up and down the stairs if they don’t have to anyway). This is a more functional solution and opened up the space for all the mudroom necessities – including the existing kitchen refrigerator, loads of built-in cubbies, and a bench. It’s hard to not fall in love with every detail of a new space, especially when it serves your day-to-day life. But that doesn’t mean the clients didn’t have their favorite features they use on the daily. This remodel was focused largely on function with a new kitchen layout. And it’s the functional features that have the biggest impact. The large island provides much needed workspace in the kitchen and is a spot where everyone gathers together – it grounds the space and the family. And the custom counter stools are the icing on the cake. The nearby mudroom has everything their previous space was lacking – ample storage, space for everyone’s essentials, and the beloved cement floor tiles that are both durable and artistic.

Inspiration for a large midcentury foyer in Other with grey walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Design ideas for a midcentury foyer in Orange County with green walls, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor and recessed.

Small midcentury front door in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, vaulted and wallpaper.

The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family. In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond. This project is a Top 5 Finalist for Western Living Magazine's 2021 Home of the Year.

Entry way remodeled to incorporate stylish lighting and repurpose an old cabinet into a new welcoming bench.
This is an example of a midcentury entryway in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Light and bright entry way.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, brown floor and exposed beam.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, brown floor and wood.

Large midcentury foyer in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and wood.

open entry to kitchen and living space.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor, vaulted and laminate floors.

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Expansive midcentury front door with grey walls, granite floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

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This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a white front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Original covered entry was refreshed with new t&g mahogany.
Mid-sized midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and vaulted.