These clients fell in love with this home immediately when they saw it on the market, and quickly made the offer. From the unique lighting, retro architectural details, and view of the cascades, this home was full of potential to be remodeled to fit the lifestyle and personality of it’s new owners. Through the design process, we identified the aspects of the home that these owners loved, such as the Living Room soffit, grasscloth wallpaper, floating staircase and outdoor-feel basement. We then pinpointed the difficulties that the floor plan and materials presented for their lifestyle, such as the closed-off/compartmentalized floor plan, shag carpet in the living room, outdated finishes, lack of wood, and a newer kitchen that was an outlier within the style of the house. The finished product is a magazine-worthy transformation that thoughtfully unifies the owner’s personal style and the home’s retro roots.

Sagebrush Residence

Studio AR+D Architects

This is an example of a midcentury front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

Entry

Studio QL

Part of our scope was the cedar gate and the house numbers.
Photo of a midcentury vestibule in Austin with black walls, concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door, wood and wood walls.

Star Door Knob

Thayer Design Build

Midcentury entryway in Other with green walls, concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door, grey floor and wood.

738 Willow Lane Home Building Project

Masami Suga

Masami Suga
Mid-sized midcentury front door in Minneapolis with grey walls, concrete floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

Mahogany Mid-Century Modern

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Sandpiper Mid-Century Modern

Abode Image

Photography by ABODE IMAGE
Inspiration for a midcentury entryway in Other with a double front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Modern Decorative Entry Door

User

A mountain modern residence situated in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. Our modern aluminum door adds just the right amount of flair to this beautiful home designed by FORMation Architecture. The Circle F Residence has a beautiful mixture of natural stone, wood and metal, creating a home that blends flawlessly into it’s environment. The modern door design was selected to complete the home with a warm front entrance. This signature piece is designed with horizontal cutters and a wenge wood handle accented with stainless steel caps. The obscure glass was chosen to add natural light and provide privacy to the front entry of the home. Performance was also factor in the selection of this piece; quad pane glass and a fully insulated aluminum door slab offer high performance and protection from the extreme weather. This distinctive modern aluminum door completes the home and provides a warm, beautiful entry way.

Kensington Mid-Century Addition/Renovation

Balodemas Architects

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front door in DC Metro with a single front door and an orange front door.

House // TW

M Gooden Design

Photo: Roy Aguilar
Design ideas for a small midcentury foyer in Dallas with terra-cotta floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

The front entry is opened up and unique storage cabinetry is added to handle clothing, shoes and pantry storage for the kitchen. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

D3 Architects

Mid Century Modern Entry Revision
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and brown floor.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

Sandpiper Mid-Century Modern

Abode Image

Photography by ABODE IMAGE
Photo of a midcentury entryway in Other with a double front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Sandpiper Mid-Century Modern

Abode Image

Photography by ABODE IMAGE
Inspiration for a midcentury entryway in Other with a double front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Before Entry

Thayer Design Build

Photo of a midcentury entryway in Other with green walls, concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door, grey floor and wood.

Sandpiper Mid-Century Modern

Abode Image

Photography by ABODE IMAGE
This is an example of a midcentury entryway in Other with a double front door, an orange front door and beige floor.

Midcentury Entryway Design Ideas with an Orange 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.