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Midcentury Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project
Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The light filled foyer of this Mid Century Modern Home features metal and glass front doors. Our design team selected MCM furniture and finished the space with colorful art, throw pillows, lamps, barware, books, bedding and home accessories. The clients already owned a few wonderful original MCM furniture pieces that we were able to incorporate into our design, as well.
Zilker Residence
Zilker Residence
Franke:Franke, Inc.Franke:Franke, Inc.
clerestory windows, glass, leuders limestone, limestone, midcentury modern house, white oak
House in the suburbs
House in the suburbs
Ande Bunbury ArchitectsAnde Bunbury Architects
A custom design front door in a renovated 1950s entry porch. Photographer - Drew Echberg
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Lala
Lala
Anthony W DesignAnthony W Design
Open and airy entryway
Carmen Crest
Carmen Crest
Restoration CostonRestoration Coston
A true challenge...This property had fallen out of escrow several times before it became our residence. Apparently, know one knew what to do with this 1954 California ranch. After several months, my former partner and I decided to blend my favorite "craftsman" and his "clean modern" elements together. Always listen to the home, consider it a type of architectural dance and the home will lead you. Strong use of horizontal warm native redwoods contrasting smooth exterior stucco. Water elements that greet you at the entrance and reappear in the geometrically inspired rear garden. This was personally, one of my favorite projects.
Allenwood
Allenwood
Atelier Eyster ArchitectureAtelier Eyster Architecture
Glass Entry
Glass Entry
Fuse Design+BuildFuse Design+Build
Marble/Glass Restoration
Marble/Glass Restoration
METRO R3, INCMETRO R3, INC
This Marble Floor is in the lobby of an Historical Building Downtown Milwaukee. See before image.
Discovery Ridge, AB
Discovery Ridge, AB
Elite Kitchens and BathroomsElite Kitchens and Bathrooms
Exposed wood frame back door to yard
Birch Knoll Restoration
Birch Knoll Restoration
k YODER design, LLCk YODER design, LLC
A new floor-to-ceiling steel-and-glass pivot door with glass side lites marks the home’s front entry. Ipe hardwood; VistaLuxe fixed windows and pivot door via North American Windows and Doors; Element by Tech Lighting recessed lighting; Lea Ceramiche Waterfall porcelain stoneware tiles
Projekt M&K
Projekt M&K
Meyer & KohlMeyer & Kohl
Beatriz Elizando | Marble Mosaics
Beatriz Elizando | Marble Mosaics
MECMEC
Our designer, Beatriz Elizando, and her team were tasked to design an elegant ‪marble‬ pattern for entrance-way deck of a cottage-style residence, earlier in 2015. This stylish ‪mosaic‬ is the beauty she came up with incorporating several of the client's preferences and choices. It perfectly fits in with the rest of the interior while at the same time introducing a splash of design and excitement in the space. Doesn't it just look perfect!
Red Brick House
Red Brick House
Sheri Haby ArchitectsSheri Haby Architects
Irving Park Rd Commercial Project
Irving Park Rd Commercial Project
Arete Renovators Inc.Arete Renovators Inc.
This commercial space needed an entire redo. The space was previously used for a theater improve space but has been turned into offices. From completely new carpeting to fresh paint and an added kitchen, this project looks brand new.
The veranda hall
The veranda hall
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Canyon Trail Kitchen
Canyon Trail Kitchen
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studio
Humphrey House
Humphrey House
Penny Black Interiors LLC.Penny Black Interiors LLC.
The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
California Rancher and Pool House
California Rancher and Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Featuring a vintage Danish rug from Tony Kitz Gallery in San Francisco. We replaced the old, traditional, wooden door with this new glass door and panels, opening up the space and bringing in natural light, while also framing the beautiful landscaping by our colleague, Suzanne Arca (www.suzannearcadesign.com). New modern-era inspired lighting adds panache, flanked by the new Dutton Brown blown-glass and brass chandelier lighting and artfully-round Bradley mirror. Photo Credit: Eric Rorer

Midcentury Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your midcentury home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your midcentury foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What midcentury front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my midcentury doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my midcentury front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my midcentury entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my midcentury foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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