Entry Hall looking toward Living Room Mike Schwartz Photo
Mid-sized midcentury entryway in Chicago with beige walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a purple front door and brown floor.

Granada Drive

Ashley DeLapp Interior Design

Midcentury entryway in Charlotte with grey walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a purple front door and beige floor.

mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel

Moss Yaw Design studio

a mid-century door pull detail at the smooth rose color entry panel complements and contrasts the texture and tone of the black brick exterior wall at the front facade

Butterfly House

Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Entry way entry way includes an art display vestibule. Gallery lighting sets illuminates commissioned sculpture, acrylic shaped chair and painting.
This is an example of a small midcentury vestibule in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a purple front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Modern High Ranch

Ward 5 Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury entry hall in New York with grey walls, a single front door and a purple front door.

Palm Springs Residence

RDK Design

Looking into Foyer from Front Door Mike Schwartz Photo
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury entryway in Chicago with beige walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a purple front door and grey floor.

mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel

Moss Yaw Design studio

a classic mid-century design form recalls the home's original modernist style, highlighting the point of entry to the new courtyard access
This is an example of a small midcentury entryway in Orange County with metallic walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a purple front door and brick walls.

mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel

Moss Yaw Design studio

fescue grass meets staggered concrete pads that lead guests to the modern brick entry with natural wood trellis
Small midcentury front door in Orange County with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a purple front door, grey floor, wood and brick walls.

mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel

Moss Yaw Design studio

an angled wood trellis signifies the entry point between two textured black brick facade walls
Inspiration for a small midcentury front door in Orange County with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a purple front door, grey floor, wood and brick walls.

Midcentury Entryway Design Ideas with a Purple 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 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.