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Heliconia
Heliconia
Neha Rajora DesignsNeha Rajora Designs
This is an example of a bohemian entrance in Ahmedabad.
Времена года
Времена года
Дверь в летоДверь в лето
Таунхаус 350 кв.м. в Московской области - просторный и светлый дом для комфортной жизни семьи с двумя детьми, в котором есть место семейным традициям. И в котором, в то же время, для каждого члена семьи и гостя этого дома найдется свой уединенный уголок. Дизайнер Алена Николаева
Garden Street
Garden Street
Amity Worrel & Co.Amity Worrel & Co.
This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through. Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.
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Двухуровневая квартира в ЖК «Гринфилд»
Двухуровневая квартира в ЖК «Гринфилд»
Дарья Василькова, студия «Art Group»Дарья Василькова, студия «Art Group»
Photo of an eclectic front door in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and ceramic flooring.
Eclectic Townhouse Brentford
Eclectic Townhouse Brentford
Doris Lee Design StudioDoris Lee Design Studio
Snook Photography
This is an example of an eclectic front door in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/24/promontory-project-great-room-kitchen?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A Watch the Webisode: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/21/promontory-project-webisode?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A
Christmas Decorating
Christmas Decorating
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian hallway in Phoenix with grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Nadhani Residence
Nadhani Residence
Fadd StudioFadd Studio
Photo of an eclectic entrance in Bengaluru.
Дом в Подмосковье
Дом в Подмосковье
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
фотограф Д. Лившиц
Photo of a large eclectic entrance in Moscow with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Fun & Sun
Fun & Sun
Korneev Design WorkshopKorneev Design Workshop
Eclectic front door in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Bill Koehnlein's Portfolio
Bill Koehnlein's Portfolio
Collaborative DesignCollaborative Design
Small Lanterns in an Antique Zinc finish give this foyer a unique look and feel. The hexagon floor tile brings texture and a warm environment to the space. photo by Doug Edmunds
Lake Forest
Lake Forest
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©Brett Bulthuis
Photo of a bohemian boot room in Chicago with grey walls.
Festive Holiday Decorations
Festive Holiday Decorations
Illuminations of the TriadIlluminations of the Triad
Decorations for Halloween in Foyer
Bohemian entrance in Charlotte.
foyer
foyer
Davis Tamburin Inc.Davis Tamburin Inc.
The green and black Asian inspired chest is the focal point. We added all of the molding and replaced the existing handrails spindels with new rectangular ones also adding moldings to the ceiling to provide some interest to the large expanse of ceiling.
Stamford Entry Foyer
Stamford Entry Foyer
Hugh Jefferson Randolph ArchitectsHugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
The use of salvaged brick and antique doors give this entry foyer a unique feel that is not easily labeled.
Photo of a bohemian vestibule in Austin with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
A Gentlemans Retreat
A Gentlemans Retreat
Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.
This is an example of a bohemian entrance in Chicago.
Blue Gray Aluminum Driveway Gate Beautifies Los Angeles Neighborhood.
Blue Gray Aluminum Driveway Gate Beautifies Los Angeles Neighborhood.
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
This is a single leaf swing gate beautifying and helping secure a Los Angeles home. The home is from the twenties and the driveway is very narrow (but still navigatable in a modern car). The gate is entirely constructed from heavy-duty aluminum and is a powder-coated blue-gray. MulhollandBrand.com designed, manufactured, and installed the gate.
Living Wall Another Sky, Interiors StudioTAB, Mumbai. Photographed by Nayan Soni
Living Wall Another Sky, Interiors StudioTAB, Mumbai. Photographed by Nayan Soni
Nayan Soni PhotographyNayan Soni Photography
Nayan Soni
Eclectic entrance in Bengaluru with white walls and a feature wall.
Hollywood Director's loft in iconic Art Deco building
Hollywood Director's loft in iconic Art Deco building
Shannon Ggem DesignShannon Ggem Design
Bel Air Photography
Design ideas for a small bohemian entrance in Los Angeles.

Eclectic Entrance Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your eclectic home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your eclectic foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What eclectic front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my eclectic doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my eclectic front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my eclectic entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my eclectic foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
Artsy Entry
Artsy Entry
Paxton Place DesignPaxton Place Design
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Dallas with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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