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Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
The entry leads to an open plan parlor floor. with adjacent living room at the front, dining in the middle and open kitchen in the back of the house.. One hidden surprise is the paneled door that opens to reveal a tiny guest bath under the existing staircase. Executive Saarinen arm chairs from are reupholstered in a shiny Knoll 'Tryst' fabric which adds texture and compliments the black lacquer mushroom 1970's table and shiny silver frame of the large round mirror. Photo: Ward Roberts
Spring House
Spring House
V Fine HomesV Fine Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Dallas with a single front door, a white front door, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
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.
Arch Deco
Arch Deco
Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior DesignHindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design
Large black and white art deco entryway with geometric concrete matt tiling from Perini matched with black and white stairway carpet runner. The project is a 1930s art deco Spanish mission-style house in Melbourne. See more from our Arch Deco Project.
Toro Canyon - Westlake, Austin Texas
Toro Canyon - Westlake, Austin Texas
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
Blue Horse Building + Design // Tre Dunham Fine Focus Photography
Photo of a bohemian front door in Austin with a single front door and a glass front door.
Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!
Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!
Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTDHolly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD
Medium sized eclectic hallway in Kent with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, an orange front door, multi-coloured floors and a dado rail.
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
We collaborated with the interior designer on several designs before making this shoe storage cabinet. A busy Beacon Hill Family needs a place to land when they enter from the street. The narrow entry hall only has about 9" left once the door is opened and it needed to fit under the doorknob as well.
Gold Coast Residence
Gold Coast Residence
Q ConstructionQ Construction
Tony Soluri Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian foyer in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Mountain Eclectic
Mountain Eclectic
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Moody mudroom with Farrow & Ball painted black shiplap walls, built in pegs for coats, and a custom made bench with hidden storage and gold hardware.
Inspiration for a small bohemian boot room in Sacramento with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Daumesnil Paris 12
Daumesnil Paris 12
SMIRNOVA INTERIORSSMIRNOVA INTERIORS
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Globally Influenced Remodel
Globally Influenced Remodel
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
360-Vip Photography - Dean Riedel Schrader & Co - Remodeler
Medium sized bohemian boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Horizon Sideboard by Cattelan Italia
Horizon Sideboard by Cattelan Italia
RoomService 360RoomService 360
Designed by Alessio Bassan for Cattelan Italia, Horizon Sideboard / Console Table is idyllic with style and storage. Manufactured in Italy, Horizon Sideboard features an easy-to-customize structure serving as an utterly useful piece of furniture in any setting. Horizon Sideboard / Console Table is available in four sizes and two heights with top in graphite painted acid etched extra clear glass and graphite lacquered steel base. Featuring Canaletto walnut or burned oak drawers, Horizon's high versions also incorporate a lower shelf.
Historic Townhouse In Baltimore City
Historic Townhouse In Baltimore City
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
This Federal house was originally built in 1780 and the current owner reached out to the One Source Team with a desire to add more natural light and modern style, all while bringing back some long-lost historical character. Present features include a copper-plated cast-iron fireplace complemented by a black marble mantle, significant crown and base moldings, and window trims that were added back as a nod to the home’s origins. In addition, the first floor staircase was moved from the center of the room to the corner in order to create an open concept living space for entertainment purposes.
Rustic and Eclectic in Ambler
Rustic and Eclectic in Ambler
down2earth Interior Design, LLC.down2earth Interior Design, LLC.
Customized mudroom storage in a greenish tan color incorporates a giraffe-patterned cushion and lots of space to tuck away coats, shoes, and home office equipment.
Promised Land Farm
Promised Land Farm
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
The wallpaper is F. Schumacher and settee is Hickory Chair. Nancy Nolan
Large eclectic foyer in Little Rock with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Maison de campagne
Maison de campagne
Sandra Neyrat IntérieursSandra Neyrat Intérieurs
Photo of a large eclectic foyer in Marseille with blue walls and terracotta flooring.
A World of Color
A World of Color
Maugel DeStefano ArchitectsMaugel DeStefano Architects
Greg West Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian foyer in Boston with pink walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Central Park Mud Room Addition
Central Park Mud Room Addition
Diane Gordon Design LLCDiane Gordon Design LLC
Diane Gordon
Inspiration for a small eclectic boot room in Denver.
Globally Influenced Remodel
Globally Influenced Remodel
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
360-Vip Photography - Dean Riedel Schrader & Co - Remodeler
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, green floors and a white front door.
Murray Hill Entry
Murray Hill Entry
3sixty Design, LLC3sixty Design, LLC
Black, white and grey foyer with grasscloth wallpaper
Inspiration for a small bohemian foyer in New York with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.

Premium 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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