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Budget Eclectic Entrance Ideas and Designs

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This is an example of a small bohemian hallway in Other with blue walls, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Fun Exterior Paint Jobs
Fun Exterior Paint Jobs
Fresh PaintFresh Paint
Medium sized bohemian front door in Vancouver with a single front door, a red front door and blue walls.
Tudor City Co-op
Tudor City Co-op
debrozinadebrozina
Result of a consult to make the most of a small, pre-war, Art Deco 2 BR apartment. Entry is elevated.
Photo of a small eclectic front door in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Larchmont Residence
Larchmont Residence
Lorla StudioLorla Studio
Small bohemian foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Northern Virginia Entry
Northern Virginia Entry
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Antilocarpa by Stark carpet runner over black and white painted stairs gives a fresh take on a traditional colonial-style entry. Photo: Robert Radifera Styling: Charlotte Safavi
Charlton Ave Residence
Charlton Ave Residence
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
Small, urban front hall and entry.
This is an example of a small bohemian foyer in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Andover Foyer
Andover Foyer
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
West 122nd Street Apartment - New York NY
West 122nd Street Apartment - New York NY
Freestyle RestyleFreestyle Restyle
Entry Hall. Full makeover and restyle for this two-bedroom Upper West Side pre war charmer. Included paint color palette, window treatments, lighting, reupholstery, furnishings and textiles
Annandale 2019
Annandale 2019
Sartorial InteriorsSartorial Interiors
Design ideas for a small eclectic hallway in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Hawthorn Studio
Hawthorn Studio
Adie Courtney ArchitectAdie Courtney Architect
Adie Courtney
Design ideas for a small eclectic entrance in Melbourne.
Яркая квартира-студия по проекту Аллы Сеничевой
Яркая квартира-студия по проекту Аллы Сеничевой
Екатерина ТитенкоЕкатерина Титенко
фотографы: Екатерина Титенко, Анна Чернышова, дизайнер: Алла Сеничева
This is an example of a small bohemian hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door and a blue front door.
Park Road
Park Road
The Code Design StudioThe Code Design Studio
Photo of a small eclectic hallway in Other with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Exposed Brick Entry
Exposed Brick Entry
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
We love mixing old with new. The original exposed brick of this home pairs gorgeously with a custom chest of drawers and brass mirror.
Photo of a small eclectic foyer in DC Metro with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and brick walls.
Chestnut Hill Condo Gem Staged to Sell Immediately
Chestnut Hill Condo Gem Staged to Sell Immediately
BK Classic Collections Home StagersBK Classic Collections Home Stagers
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
BIENVENUE
BIENVENUE
MIINT - design d’espace & décorationMIINT - design d’espace & décoration
Transformation de ce hall d’accueil en une véritable entrée chic et cosy. MIINT a imaginé et réalisé cet espace comme un écrin invitant à découvrir le reste de la maison. Un doux mélange qui reflète l’âme des propriétaires.
Kitchener Family Home
Kitchener Family Home
Nest Design StudioNest Design Studio
Laura Clarke Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Our old house main living areas
Our old house main living areas
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab photography
Photo of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Doverland Road
Doverland Road
Lesley GlotzlLesley Glotzl
Todd Wright
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Graham
Graham
Michelle Drollette ArchitectMichelle Drollette Architect
M. Drollette
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Bold & Unexpected
Bold & Unexpected
Robin Lechner DesignsRobin Lechner Designs
Another angle of the foyer showing the antique mirror. Mirrors enlarge a space and add light and sparkle. Photo by Robin Lechner Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Miami with red walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Budget 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!
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