We blended the client's cool and contemporary style with the home's classic midcentury architecture in this post and beam renovation. It was important to define each space within this open concept plan with strong symmetrical furniture and lighting. A special feature in the living room is the solid white oak built-in shelves designed to house our client's art while maximizing the height of the space.

BRIDLEMILE MIDCENTURY

Dyer Studio Inc.

Interior Entryway with restored original mahogany wall paneling and front door. Original green slate flagstone floor tile with brick planter box that carries the lines from the exterior planter. Staircase to left with newly wallpapered wall.

Menlo Park

Regan Baker Design Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury vestibule in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls and green floor.

Mid-Century Modernization

Newland Architecture, Inc.

Scott J. Newland, AIA
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Minneapolis with green walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and green floor.

Yucca Valley Atomic Ranch Restoration

Sand and Stone Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front door in Other with slate floors, a double front door, a white front door and green floor.

Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Small midcentury foyer in Other with blue walls, slate floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, green floor and decorative wall panelling.

Pattiz Home-Long Beach

Coastal Designs Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury foyer in Orange County with concrete floors and green floor.

Midcentury Entryway Design Ideas with Green Floor

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 An outdated or ill-fitting front door will imply what lies beyond is just as overdue for a makeover.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.