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Eclectic Entrance with a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Red Door Interiors
Red Door Interiors
Neale Smith PhotographyNeale Smith Photography
Neale Smith
Photo of a bohemian foyer in Glasgow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, brown floors, feature lighting and a feature wall.
Авиаторов, 21
Авиаторов, 21
Маша ЕлтышеваМаша Елтышева
Inspiration for a bohemian front door in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Salón abierto lleno de luz y calidez
Salón abierto lleno de luz y calidez
Maria Diaz LeguinaMaria Diaz Leguina
Entrada de vivienda
Medium sized bohemian hallway in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a grey front door.
Maison Bergamote
Maison Bergamote
La Valise RougeLa Valise Rouge
Hall d'entrée
This is an example of an eclectic entrance in Nantes with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, black floors and wallpapered walls.
Реализованный проект для семьи из трех человек в ЖК Перспектива, г.Казань
Реализованный проект для семьи из трех человек в ЖК Перспектива, г.Казань
Студия дизайна интерьера Кристины АртебякинойСтудия дизайна интерьера Кристины Артебякиной
Photo of an eclectic front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Open space EP
Open space EP
DOTFORM STUDIO design&interiorDOTFORM STUDIO design&interior
Un mobile vintage dipinto a mano, che lascia vedere le imperfezioni della pittura. Le linee del mobile proseguono sulla parete, dietro l'antico specchio oro, caratterizzando lo spazio.
Квартира на Ленинском.
Квартира на Ленинском.
Антон ТеддерсонАнтон Теддерсон
Inspiration for a small bohemian hallway in Moscow with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Gentleman's Loft - Chelsea, NYC
Gentleman's Loft - Chelsea, NYC
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian foyer in New York with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Hallford Manor
Hallford Manor
Architecture WKArchitecture WK
Inspiration for a large eclectic foyer in Surrey with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Винтаж в ярком интерьере 4-х комнатной квартиры
Винтаж в ярком интерьере 4-х комнатной квартиры
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
Photo of a medium sized bohemian front door in Novosibirsk with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
April BallietteApril Balliette
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Tampa with metallic walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Balgowlah
Balgowlah
FLOW interiors and stylingFLOW interiors and styling
Eclectic home entrance Benito Martin Photographer
Small eclectic hallway in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Custom Entry Door
Custom Entry Door
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Nine foot tall Custom Paint Grade by Antigua Doors
Eclectic front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a grey front door.
TriBeCa Loft Entry Gallery
TriBeCa Loft Entry Gallery
Room For Change NYCRoom For Change NYC
The bookshelf unit made from a wood carved window facade from India, kilim rugs and travel photographs set the exotic tone of this 15 ft high entry gallery.
Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach
KLYNS STUDIO LLCKLYNS STUDIO LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front door in New York with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Feature light to hallway
Feature light to hallway
Spin Design LimitedSpin Design Limited
All the light fittings were chosen, as they create interesting shadows to ceiling and walls. They add a modern touch and a hint of industrialism with all of them being made of metal.
Голливудский гламур в центре Нижнего
Голливудский гламур в центре Нижнего
Салон интерьеров "EGO Design"Салон интерьеров "EGO Design"
Photo of a medium sized bohemian front door in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Causeway
Causeway
Whitestone Building and RenovationsWhitestone Building and Renovations
Photo of a small bohemian hallway in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Квартира на Пречистенке
Квартира на Пречистенке
Архитектурная мастерская Petr & PavelАрхитектурная мастерская Petr & Pavel
Архитектор Петр Попов-Серебряков (Арх. бюро DACHA-BURO) Год реализации 2012 Фотограф Иванов Илья
Inspiration for a small eclectic front door in Moscow with black walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
April BallietteApril Balliette
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Tampa with metallic walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.

Eclectic Entrance with a Grey Front Door 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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