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Advice on replacing the handles and glass for my door

I finally chose a new door color. Now to replace the handle, the glass (I hate the designs so much) and figure out a tile for that entry way. Does anyone else have tile in their entry?

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I finally chose a new door color. Now to replace the handle, the glass (I hate the designs so much) and figure out a tile for that entry way. Does anyone else have tile in their entry? What did you use? I like the idea of a cool colored hexagon but committing to a color seems stressful.

Members of our facebook group for midcentury home owners were happy to help.

Below are some examples of members thoughts on the topic. These are only a few of the thousands of tips that are shared in our exclusive Facebook Group dedicated to midcentury modern home owners. If you own a midcentury house and are not already a member, join us now!

  • โ€œWe have slate. You can buy it in smaller square tiles โ€“ itโ€™s classic AND period correct for Midcentury and feels more elevated than tile. Natural materials are a big part of MCM design too.โ€
  • โ€œThe handle may be original? Our 1952 is very like yours and the same quality can run hundreds of dollars. Reeded glass would look nice โ€“ we have reeded glass side lights. We did Italian porcelain tile that looks like marble in our entry, itโ€™s very simple and will never go out of style. Do an MC rug.โ€
  • โ€œI love the new Verve knob from emtek. Iโ€™ve used it on two MCM houses now, one in chrome and one in brushed brass.โ€
  • โ€œTile doesnโ€™t look midcentury. Looks like contemporary 2000โ€™s West Elm boho chic. Iโ€™d go for something more design neutral.โ€
  • โ€œI love the door color as is and the iron scrolling, but the handle isnโ€™t right. But a similar one in black would pop.โ€
  • โ€œLove the orange door color but then again, our houseโ€™s trim is the same color.ย Check out Rejuvenation for some MCM exterior door handle inspiration. We have original terrazzo tile in our entryway and I love it so much. Itโ€™s modern, nature inspired and making quite the come back/ is on trend again.โ€

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