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Eclectic Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Interiorismo en Getxo
Interiorismo en Getxo
Estibaliz MartínEstibaliz Martín
El hall de entrada como se puede apreciar es de lo más sencillo y se basa en la funconalidad. Paredes en blanco con una buena iluminación contrastan con el suelo y puertas de madera natural, aportando calidez a la vivienda. El mueble de la entrada se trata de un sencillo módulo de dos cajones que va suspendido en la pared y acabado en laca blanca. El mueble es un diseño propio realizado con nuestro carpintero.
Transitional Victorian
Transitional Victorian
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
“A home should reflect the people who live in it,” says Mat Cummings of Cummings Architects. In this case, the home in question is the one where he and his family live, and it reflects their warm and creative personalities perfectly. From unique windows and circular rooms with hand-painted ceiling murals to distinctive indoor balcony spaces and a stunning outdoor entertaining space that manages to feel simultaneously grand and intimate, this is a home full of special details and delightful surprises. The design marries casual sophistication with smart functionality resulting in a home that is perfectly suited to everyday living and entertaining.
Bones & Shores
Bones & Shores
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Having lived in England and now Canada, these clients wanted to inject some personality and extra space for their young family into their 70’s, two storey home. I was brought in to help with the extension of their front foyer, reconfiguration of their powder room and mudroom. We opted for some rich blue color for their front entry walls and closet, which reminded them of English pubs and sea shores they have visited. The floor tile was also a node to some classic elements. When it came to injecting some fun into the space, we opted for graphic wallpaper in the bathroom.
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.
Harringay Victorian Flat
Harringay Victorian Flat
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Kasia Fiszer
Photo of a small bohemian hallway in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and white floors.
Tabor House
Tabor House
UserUser
Rustic modern entry and awning in Portland, OR.
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic front door in Portland with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Mudroom
Mudroom
ARCHIA HOMESARCHIA HOMES
Design ideas for an eclectic entrance in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Barndominium front door
Barndominium front door
Lewis Creek BuildersLewis Creek Builders
This is an example of a bohemian front door in Burlington with a single front door and a light wood front door.
CDB2016
CDB2016
Citylab360Citylab360
Design ideas for a bohemian hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
Paradise Cove, Malibu Residence
Paradise Cove, Malibu Residence
Megan Heacock WhiteMegan Heacock White
Spencer Lowell
Photo of an eclectic front door in Los Angeles with white walls and a light wood front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Bishop DesignBishop Design
This is an example of a bohemian front door in Cincinnati with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Kingfield Project
Kingfield Project
Prospect Refuge StudioProspect Refuge Studio
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic hallway in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry way
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry way
Cielo Home Interior DesignCielo Home Interior Design
David Papazian
Photo of a large bohemian foyer in Portland with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Condominium Entry Scottsdale Waterfront
Condominium Entry Scottsdale Waterfront
Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASIDLili Fleming-Nieri, ASID
High Res Media
Small bohemian foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Appartamento di 72 mq
Appartamento di 72 mq
adriana_costanzinoadriana_costanzino
Bohemian vestibule with a light wood front door.
Bed-Stuy Eclectic Brownstone
Bed-Stuy Eclectic Brownstone
LETA ArchitectureLETA Architecture
Photographer: Kelly Lodge
Photo of a bohemian vestibule in New York with a double front door and a light wood front door.
Bryn Mawr Addition
Bryn Mawr Addition
John Toates Architecture and DesignJohn Toates Architecture and Design
Design ideas for a large eclectic vestibule in Philadelphia with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, turquoise floors and a coffered ceiling.
Artist Inspired Bridgehampton Getaway
Artist Inspired Bridgehampton Getaway
Amy Lau DesignAmy Lau Design
Photography by Thomas Loof
Design ideas for a bohemian entrance in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Apartment in Moscow III
Apartment in Moscow III
ARCHIIDEAARCHIIDEA
This is an example of a small eclectic vestibule in Moscow with marble flooring, multi-coloured walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Pippin Design
Pippin Design
PtidesignPtidesign
Photo of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Charlotte with orange walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Eclectic Entrance with a Light Wood 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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