Mid-Century Modern Entryway & Hallway Interior Design
Ideas, layouts, colors and materials for a mid-century modern entryway & hallway — plus the pieces that make the look work.
Designing a mid-century modern entryway & hallway
A mid-century modern entryway & hallway blends the mid-century modern look — optimistic + relaxed, teak, walnut, wool — with layouts and details that suit a entryway & hallway. Start with the palette, anchor the room around a focal point, then layer in texture and lighting.
Mid-Century Modern entryway & hallway palette
Start with cream and timber, then choose one earthy warm accent and one smaller cool counterpoint. The room should feel collected, not color-coded by decade.
Color roles
A soft background that allows warm timber and stronger period colors to remain clear.
The orange-brown timber note associated with many Scandinavian and British casegoods of the era.
Works on wool upholstery, curtains or one cabinet front without feeling overly bright.
A compact warm accent for a chair, textile, ceramic or abstract artwork.
A cooler counterpoint that prevents walnut, rust and mustard from becoming monotonous.
