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Eclectic Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Hillside Retreat
Hillside Retreat
Steel ConstructionSteel Construction
This is an example of a bohemian front door in Burlington with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Colorful Library and Entry
Colorful Library and Entry
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
The arched doorways of 1920’s Spanish Colonial welcome a chartreuse floral wallpaper by Sanderson that flows from this entryway to the adjacent library - a welcome spot for family night in or hosting cocktails with guest. Design by Two Hands Interiors. View more of this home on our website. #entry
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Bohemian front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
MudHinge
MudHinge
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Rick Ricozzi
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front door in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Entry Way
Entry Way
Jody DeLuca DesignsJody DeLuca Designs
Photo of a medium sized bohemian front door in New York with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and marble flooring.
Eclectic Rustic
Eclectic Rustic
Kathy Ann Abell InteriorsKathy Ann Abell Interiors
Megan Meek
Small eclectic front door in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Piso en Eixample
Piso en Eixample
Bianco&Co.Bianco&Co.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian entrance in Barcelona with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and ceramic flooring.
Interior Front Entrance
Interior Front Entrance
Catlin DesignCatlin Design
Shown here is a mix use of style to create a unique space. A repeat of stone is captured with a stone entry cabinet and use of texture is seen with a paneled wallpaper ceiling.
Kitchener Family Home
Kitchener Family Home
Nest Design StudioNest Design Studio
Laura Clarke Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Annex Victorian
Annex Victorian
Toronto Interior Design GroupToronto Interior Design Group
Brandon Barre & Gillian Jackson
Small eclectic foyer in Toronto with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and pink walls.
Oakland Bachelor Studio
Oakland Bachelor Studio
Monogram DecorMonogram Decor
Photo by Adza
This is an example of a small bohemian foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Royal Oak Residence
Royal Oak Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Expansive eclectic front door in DC Metro with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Home on Boise Greenbelt
Home on Boise Greenbelt
Studio Boise, LLCStudio Boise, LLC
Design ideas for a small eclectic hallway in Boise with yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Cosmopolitan on the Park
Cosmopolitan on the Park
Nifelle Design - Fine InteriorsNifelle Design - Fine Interiors
David Papazian
Design ideas for a small bohemian front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
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.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Courtney Warren HomeCourtney Warren Home
Bohemian foyer in Dallas with blue walls and a medium wood front door.
Staging
Staging
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
Moroccan Modern Home in Palm Springs ©2013 Ketchum Photography for House & Homes Palm Springs Home Staging
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in Other with a double front door, a medium wood front door and orange floors.
Изумруд и латунь
Изумруд и латунь
Daria NazarenkoDaria Nazarenko
Миниатюрная квартира-студия площадью 28 метров в Москве с гардеробной комнатой, просторной кухней-гостиной и душевой комнатой с естественным освещением.
Leesburg French Country
Leesburg French Country
UserUser
Inspiration for a bohemian front door in DC Metro with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Eclectic Townhouse Brentford
Eclectic Townhouse Brentford
Doris Lee Design StudioDoris Lee Design Studio
Snook Photography
This is an example of an eclectic front door in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.

Eclectic Entrance with a Medium 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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