30 Mid-Century Modern Foyer Ideas (Photos)

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Mid-century style foyer with an elegant-looking flooring lighted by a skylight. The glass windows and doors all fit perfectly with the foyer’s style.

Mid-century foyer with a hardwood flooring, white and wooden walls and classy ceiling light.

Mid-century foyer featuring hardwood flooring, white walls, and a high ceiling. The blue steps of the staircase are very charming.

Mid-century foyer featuring a very stylish and classy wall. The wall decors are absolutely stunning. The light-finished hardwood flooring looks perfect too.

Mid-century foyer with tiles flooring, white walls mixed with blue shade and plants on the corners for additional colors.

Mid-century foyer featuring a very stylish flooring topped by a rug. The white, wooden and stone walls look perfect with each other.

Mid-century foyer with tiles flooring, smooth white walls, and red main door. The clear mirror windows on both sides let sunlight through, overlooking the outdoors as well.

Mid-century foyer featuring white walls, vinyl flooring, and a hardwood ceiling.

Mid-century foyer featuring hardwood floors, walls, and ceiling painted by different colors. There are beams supporting the walls and ceiling too.

Mid-century foyer featuring white walls and tiles flooring. The wall decors are glamorous while the lighting is the perfect one for the foyer.

Mid-century foyer featuring white walls, tiles flooring topped by a rug and a set of track ceiling lights.

Mid-century foyer with white walls and ceiling with beams. Skylights brighten the space.

Mid-century foyer featuring white walls with wall decors and ceiling. The hardwood flooring looks perfect with the foyer’s style.

Mid-century foyer with tiles flooring and white walls, along with walnut finished other home details.

Mid-century foyer with white walls and hardwood ceiling. The pendant light looks nice for the foyer as well.

Mid-century foyer featuring tiles flooring leading to the living room set on the hardwood floors.

Mid-century foyer with elegant flooring and rug. The beautiful pendant lights set on the hardwood ceiling brighten the space.

Mid-century foyer with brown wooden walls and tiles flooring topped by a rug. The glass windows let the sunlight through and overlook the beautiful outdoors.

Mid-century foyer with multiple glass windows letting sunlight through and overlooks the beautiful outdoor area outside.

Mid-century foyer featuring white walls with stunning wall decors. Space is being lighted by a grand chandelier.

Mid-century foyer featuring a smooth vinyl flooring and floor to ceiling glass windows, offering a magnificent view of the outdoor space.

Mid-century foyer featuring smooth tiles flooring, white and wooden walls, floor to ceiling glass windows and a set of track lighting.

Elegant mid-century foyer featuring a tiles flooring, stylish walls and warm white ceiling lights for a gloomy vibe.

Small mid-century foyer with white walls and ceiling along with stone flooring. Wall decors add life to the hallway.

Mid-century foyer with a modern touch. The hardwood flooring blends well with the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows overlooking the outdoor area.

Mid-century foyer with white walls and artistic wall decors. The wooden ceiling looks great with the foyer’s style.

Mid-century design is a cool, stylish way to create a welcoming foyer in your home. While many people say that they enjoy mid-century modern décor, they often have a hard time explaining exactly what that is. It’s a nebulous term that can mean different things to different people.

Because the term is so broad, it can be difficult just to create a new entryway according to what you see in mid-century foyer design ideas. However, if you learn the history and principles of this design genre, you can be well on your way to making it fit in your foyer.

History

As you can probably guess from the name, mid-century interior design began in the middle of the 1900s, around 1945. The architects who started this genre were primarily people fleeing from Nazi rule. As World War II raged on, builders and architects had to learn to work with new materials like plywood and steel.

After the war, the mid-century modern homes became all the rage. The large glass doors connected the outdoors to the inside of the home. The low windows sparked the imaginations of children everywhere. Now, decades later, some homes from the 1960s are even historical sites.

Design Elements

Mid-century foyer design ideas have a style all their own. Sometimes, it feels like stepping back in time. However, there are many ways to update a mid-century style to blend with today’s traditions. Whether you’re going for a classic style or something fresh, there are some features you should include.

Split Levels

A few steps between the entryway and the living spaces can create a mid-century look and feel. These split-level floors were popular from the mid-1940s until the 1980s. If your home doesn’t have one right now, you can find other ways to incorporate changes in elevation.

Playful Colors

Mid-century design isn’t limited to just one color scheme. If you want to paint your entryway a bright yellow, you can make that work in a mid-century home. If you prefer neutrals on your walls, go with some white and accent colors of your choice.

Function First

Mid-century homes don’t include a lot of frivolous decoration. Everything in your new foyer should serve a particular purpose in the room.

Flat Planes

While you certainly want to experiment with elevation in your mid-century room, each plane should be level. Chairs, shelving, and tables should be at one level and flat. Furthermore, sleek lines will carry your room a long way.

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