9 Welcoming Midcentury Modern Entryway Ideas You'll Love
Some things are just ahead of their time. For example, the idea for video calls came from the Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, smartwatches from The Jetsons, and hoverboards from Back To The Future. But in home décor speak, design elements like clean lines, muted tones, graphic shapes, functionality, open floor plans—which are incidentally, all key elements of midcentury modern design—remain just as cool today as they were in the '50s and '60s.
If you're looking to refresh your entryway, it only makes good sense to go with a design style that has been proven to stand the test of time decade after decade. Ahead, 20 midcentury entryways sure to stun for at least 70 more years.
01 Incorporate Midcentury-Inspired Furniture
The best part about the resurgence of midcentury design is there are plenty of shoppable pieces available at most price points. Look for pieces that boast classic silhouettes, like tapered furniture legs and organic shapes (like in this mirror).
02 Stick With Symmetry
Symmetry is a key element in recreating the original spirit of midcentury modern décor. If you place one chair on the side of your foyer console table, be sure to place one on the other side as well. When it comes to the items on top of the console, try to create a balance with taller items on the outside and shorter items in the middle.
03 Light It Up
Since a dark entryway is anything but inviting, it would be a bright idea to add a fixture in your foyer that not only adds light, but goes with the midcentury theme you're creating. A fixture that boasts geometric shapes, simple lines and a space-age feel, like this Sputnik-inspired one, feels unapologetically midcentury modern.
04 Work With Wood
Dark, rich tones of wood are synonymous with midcentury modern design. Choose large pieces that feel on-theme and embellish your space with personal items for an entryway that looks midcentury and still feels like you.
05 Go for the Green
Plants are an important element in any interior design project, but they're especially essential in midcentury modern setting. A touch of greenery livens things up and makes it feel more on theme. To stay true to the spirit of midcentury, look for specific plants like Fiddle-leaf Figs, Monstera Deliciosa, and the popular Snake Plant.
06 Make It Minimal
Mid century modern and minimalism make an easy partnership because each embrace simple lines and lift furniture up on legs to present a more open and airy feel. Continue that throughout your design with minimal decoration.
07 Incorporate Contradicting Textures and Materials
The midcentury movement brought about its fair share of experimentation with other materials that were new to the era like plastic, formica, and acrylic. To create a stunning midcentury entryway, mix and match organic and synthetic materials to create a midcentury modern look.
08 Marry Neutrals
Neutrals never go out of style, and such is the case with midcentury modern design. Traditionally, the midcentury palette ranged from bright hues in the '50s to warmer, earthy tones in the '60s. For a modern touch, use neutral tones with occasional splashes of color, like in pillows or rugs.
09 Open It Up
Open floor plans were all the rage in original midcentury modern home design. If you currently have a single wall separating your entryway from your living room, for example, a simple wall knock-down can open your space and make it feel much more true to the design style.
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