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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.
Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!
Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!
Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTDHolly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD
Inspiration for an eclectic front door in Kent with a single front door and an orange front door.
Whimsical East Atlanta Cottage Renovation
Whimsical East Atlanta Cottage Renovation
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Bohemian entrance in Atlanta with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Foothills 6035
Foothills 6035
Eren Design and RemodelEren Design and Remodel
This is an example of a bohemian front door in Phoenix with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll
Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Front entry of the Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll with round door into the timber frame interior.
Design ideas for an eclectic front door in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Colorful Construction
Colorful Construction
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Morse Remodeling, Inc. and Custom Homes designed and built whole house remodel including front entry, dining room, and half bath addition. Customer also wished to construct new music room at the back yard. Design included keeping the existing sliding glass door to allow light and vistas from the backyard to be seen from the existing family room. The customer wished to display their own artwork throughout the house and emphasize the colorful creations by using the artwork's pallet and blend into the home seamlessly. A mix of modern design and contemporary styles were used for the front room addition. Color is emphasized throughout with natural light spilling in through clerestory windows and frosted glass block.
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Davis Bay
Davis Bay
Streamline Design Ltd.Streamline Design Ltd.
Bohemian entrance in Vancouver with a medium wood front door.
Red Alder Cabinet
Red Alder Cabinet
Black Timber Furniture CoBlack Timber Furniture Co
Inspiration for a small eclectic entrance in Other with beige walls, carpet and beige floors.
Redwood Wall Salon Wall
Redwood Wall Salon Wall
Farber Art ServicesFarber Art Services
Jim Stone Photography
This is an example of a large bohemian foyer in San Francisco with a double front door.
かわいい絵本がならぶ 自然素材の家
かわいい絵本がならぶ 自然素材の家
（株）アイジーコンサルティング　iGスタイルハウス　名古屋スタジオ（株）アイジーコンサルティング　iGスタイルハウス　名古屋スタジオ
ゲストも気兼ねなく手洗いができる間取り
Eclectic hallway in Nagoya with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
European Cape Cod Addition
European Cape Cod Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The back of this 1920s brick and siding Cape Cod gets a compact addition to create a new Family room, open Kitchen, Covered Entry, and Master Bedroom Suite above. European-styling of the interior was a consideration throughout the design process, as well as with the materials and finishes. The project includes all cabinetry, built-ins, shelving and trim work (even down to the towel bars!) custom made on site by the home owner. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery
Net Zero Energy Custom Home
Net Zero Energy Custom Home
BirdsmouthBirdsmouth
Bob Zaikoski
This is an example of a bohemian entrance in Portland with a single front door.
Bugden Project
Bugden Project
henhousehenhouse
We redesigned the front hall to give the space a big "Wow" when you walked in. This paper was the jumping off point for the whole palette of the kitchen, powder room and adjoining living room. It sets the tone that this house is fun, stylish and full of custom touches that reflect the homeowners love of colour and fashion. We added the wainscotting which continues into the kitchen/powder room to give the space more architectural interest and to soften the bold wall paper. We kept the antique table, which is a heirloom, but modernized it with contemporary lighting.
Le Marche St. George
Le Marche St. George
Megan BuchananMegan Buchanan
Megan Buchanan © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in Vancouver with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Hallway (Stage Two)
Hallway (Stage Two)
I Am NomadI Am Nomad
Wall Colour | Cabbage White, Farrow & Ball Ceiling Colour | Vardo (gloss), Farrow & Ball Woodwork Colour | Off Black, Farrow & Ball Accessories | www.iamnomad.co.uk
Icehouse Loft
Icehouse Loft
186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell
Photographer: Teri Fotheringham Architect: William Barbee This downtown loft was transformed from a static, traditional space to a living, breathing, dynamic space with LED lighting colors that can be accessed to set the mood at any time. Key Words: Loft, loft lighting, cool lighting, led lighting, monorail lighting, colored lighting, color, color changing lighting, lighting design, lighting designer, lighting, brick lighting, light grazing, grazing, light, grazing light, loft lighting, loft remodel, lighting for loft, loft lighting, loft lighting, loft lighting, brick lighting, brick lighting, texture lighting, lighting texture, brick lighting, lighting brick, lighting for brick, lighting, lighting design, lighting design, lighting designer, lighting, lighting designer, lighting, lighting, lights, lighting design, cool lighting, unique lighting, lighting design, architectural lighting, creative lighting, lighting, lighting, lighting, lights, lights, loft lights, lighting, loft lighting, lighting design, lighting designer, lighting, lighting, lights, lighting, lighting design, lighting, lighting, lighting, award winning lighting design, award winner, lighting, lighting design, lighting
Andover Foyer
Andover Foyer
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design
This is an example of a small eclectic front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Custom Home Spanish Bay
Custom Home Spanish Bay
1J Homes1J Homes
View of dining area and entry
Design ideas for a large eclectic foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Lakefront Cottage Renovation
Lakefront Cottage Renovation
MGLM ArchitectsMGLM Architects
Eclectic entryway for a Lake Geneva house. The wood paneling was custom finished with a process of paint and stain to give it an antiqued appearance. Photography by Bill Meyer

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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