This midcentury split level needed an entire gut renovation to bring it into the current century. Keeping the design simple and modern, we updated every inch of this house, inside and out, holding true to era appropriate touches.

Small farmhouse entryway photo in Other

A restrained color palette—ebony floors, white walls, and textiles and tiles in various shades of green—creates a sense of repose.
Example of a 1960s entryway design in Portland with white walls

This is a split-level home, so there were limited aesthetic options in the entryway. The landing is presented upon entering and the choice to go up or down stairs must be made immediately.

From the lower level looking into the entry foyer. -Photography by Peter Kubilus
Inspiration for a modern entryway remodel in Philadelphia

Split level entry way, This entry way used to be closed off. We switched the walls to an open steel rod railing. Wood posts with a wood hand rail, and steel metal bars in between. We added a modern lantern light fixture.

Split foyer with wall paneling detail and custom metal stair railing
Entryway - 1960s entryway idea in Other

Mid-sized transitional entryway photo in Orange County with a medium wood front door and white walls

This is a split-level home, so there were limited aesthetic options in the entryway. The landing is presented upon entering and the choice to go up or down stairs must be made immediately.

Inspiration for a farmhouse entryway remodel in San Diego with a medium wood front door

Inspiration for a transitional entryway remodel in Miami

Neil Sy Photography
Single front door - 1960s porcelain tile and gray floor single front door idea in Chicago with white walls and a green front door

Example of an entryway design in Denver

Stephen T. Ward Photography
Inspiration for an entryway remodel in DC Metro

Entryway - cottage entryway idea in San Diego

The home follows the contours of the existing site with a split level entry/living room transition. Stairs to the left lead down to the home office, garage, and the lower game room.

photo credit: Amy Gardner
Inspiration for a modern entryway remodel in DC Metro

This entry renovation worked entirely within the existing structure of the house. The closet opposite the front door was removed to create more depth physically and visually. Most of the work was done with interior finishes and custom built-ins. The split level residence presented many challenges to design and construction, but the result is a path filled with beautiful details and thoughtful transitions. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Designed around the sunset downtown views from the living room with open-concept living, the split-level layout provides gracious spaces for entertaining, and privacy for family members to pursue distinct pursuits.