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Eclectic Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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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.
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
Cielo Home Interior DesignCielo Home Interior Design
David Papazian
Large eclectic foyer in Portland with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Historical Chagrin Loft
Historical Chagrin Loft
Linda Chittock StudioLinda Chittock Studio
Antique oak leaf knocker on repurposed school house door. Photo by: Chuck Crow
Photo of an eclectic entrance in Cleveland with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Villa B
Villa B
Iconig DesignIconig Design
Photo of an expansive bohemian foyer in Florence with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and pink floors.
Ingresso
Ingresso
Giacomo ZanelliGiacomo Zanelli
Photo of a small eclectic foyer in Rome with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Chandler Arizona Remodel - Entry
Chandler Arizona Remodel - Entry
PlaidFox StudioPlaidFox Studio
Photo of a large eclectic foyer in Phoenix with white walls, limestone flooring, a light wood front door and beige floors.
CASA CRS | 150 mq
CASA CRS | 150 mq
Idaa ArchitettiIdaa Architetti
FOTOGRAFIA DOMENICO PROCOPIO
This is an example of a large eclectic foyer in Turin with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Mid Century Modern Re-Visit
Mid Century Modern Re-Visit
The Cobalt Companies, LLCThe Cobalt Companies, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic front door in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Прованс в московской квартире
Прованс в московской квартире
Татьяна Иванова | GTI InteriorsТатьяна Иванова | GTI Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian entrance in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Cambria, CA Residence
Cambria, CA Residence
Pacific MillworksPacific Millworks
Gothic Arched plank entry door, with operable sash. Custom built for French style residence.
Inspiration for a small bohemian front door in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Santa Barbara Solid Panel
Santa Barbara Solid Panel
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
DSAGLASS OPTIONS: Lake Norman or El Presidio TIMBER: Mahogany DOOR: 3'0" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" SIDELIGHTS: 12", 14" TRANSOM: 12", 14" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic front door in Tampa with brown walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Distinctive Cabinetry of the High CountryDistinctive Cabinetry of the High Country
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Charlotte with brown walls, porcelain flooring and a light wood front door.
Cow Hollow House
Cow Hollow House
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Front Gate into Protected Patio Entryway, Open Homes Photography Inc.
Photo of an eclectic entrance in San Francisco with a single front door, a light wood front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
CASA CRS | 150 mq
CASA CRS | 150 mq
Idaa ArchitettiIdaa Architetti
FOTOGRAFIA DOMENICO PROCOPIO
Design ideas for a large bohemian foyer in Turin with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Abstract Artistic Wine Cellar - Building Meccas
Abstract Artistic Wine Cellar - Building Meccas
Premier Cru Wine CellarsPremier Cru Wine Cellars
Handcrafted artistic piece entitled: Bending Light Flowing & stunningly beautiful artistic wine cellar door by Premier Cru Collection. Call (number at bottom) for details. Handmade, highly artistic, wine cellar door. The upper section is made of over 500 individual pieces of wood. World class handmade quality in this delicious expression of an authentically handmade wine cellar door designed and built by Premier Cru Collection for Premier Cru Wine Cellars, located in Los Angeles. (Will travel for your artistic project.) Premier Cru Collection is a brand of "only handmade" items that are artistic, beautiful, and wine related. www.pcwinecellars.com/boutique (310) 289-1221
Casa RNC
Casa RNC
AE StudioAE Studio
Questa piccola abitazione situata nel cuore di Roma si caratterizza per la sua semplicità e luce. La committenza desiderava rimodulare gli ambienti senza però stravolgere completamente la disposizione delle camere, disposizione dettata ed obbligata anche dalla presenza di un grande muro portante che divide in due l'abitazione. La scoperta, sotto una economica pavimentazione degli anni '90, di meravigliosi pavimenti antichi, graniglia nella zona salone e di cementine multi colore nella camera da letto, ha dettato immediatamente lo stile e le scelte progettuali a seguire. Per valorizzare questi due splendidi pavimenti è stata scelta una resina neutra per andare a riempire tra i due pavimenti e nel resto della casa.
Santa Monica Canyon Home
Santa Monica Canyon Home
Ava Suren Interiors: IDAva Suren Interiors: ID
Design ideas for a small bohemian vestibule in Los Angeles with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Tabor House
Tabor House
UserUser
Cerused mahogany front entry door in Portland, OR.
Inspiration for a small eclectic front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Английский фьюжн в Петербурге
Английский фьюжн в Петербурге
Екатерина ТитенкоЕкатерина Титенко
Фотографы: Екатерина Титенко, Анна Чернышова
Photo of a small eclectic front door in Saint Petersburg with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Wakefield Rochester
Wakefield Rochester
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Copper Patina w/ Colored Glass TIMBER: Mahogany SINGLE DOOR: 3'0" x 8'0" x 1 3/4" DOUBLE DOOR: 6'0" x 8'0" x 1 3/4" SIDELIGHTS: 12", 14" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks

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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