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Eclectic Entrance with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
New Home Build
New Home Build
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
functional and lovely mudroom
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Philadelphia with grey walls and brick flooring.
French Moire
French Moire
Inside StoriesInside Stories
Susie Brenner Photography
Photo of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Denver with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Stonebridge Residence
Stonebridge Residence
Interiors on Fox Farm RoadInteriors on Fox Farm Road
Bears and deer extend a warm welcome in the entryway. The log staircase leads up to the second floor of the home. Photo by Junction Image Co.
Photo of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Silk Road Residence
Silk Road Residence
Blake Civiello ArchitectureBlake Civiello Architecture
Entry archway leading to open dining (not pictured), kitchen (right in picture) and formal living (left in picture). Each space is differentiated by unique bright colors. Entry way is inspired by Moorish architecture. Interiors designed by Blake Civiello. Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Eclectic Fort Worth Custom Home
Eclectic Fort Worth Custom Home
Brooks Custom HomesBrooks Custom Homes
This is an example of a large bohemian front door in Dallas with brick flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Roeder Design Group, Inc.Roeder Design Group, Inc.
Roeder Design Group, Inc., Elizabeth Roeder, Don Pearse Photographers
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian boot room in Philadelphia with multi-coloured walls and brick flooring.
Barrington Residence
Barrington Residence
BDS Design Build RemodelBDS Design Build Remodel
Studio West Photography
This is an example of a large eclectic foyer in Chicago with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
GNG | 2 Level Loft
GNG | 2 Level Loft
PLUS ULTRA studioPLUS ULTRA studio
Foto: Federico Villa Studio
Photo of a medium sized eclectic vestibule with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Peterson St. in Louisville
Peterson St. in Louisville
Urban & Upscale - Staging & Design CompanyUrban & Upscale - Staging & Design Company
Front entrance to this 100 year old home in Louisville, KY.
Design ideas for a large bohemian front door in Louisville with yellow walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Colmar Court
Colmar Court
Anthemion Architecture LLCAnthemion Architecture LLC
Interior Design: Fowler Interiors Photography: Inspiro 8 Studios
Photo of a medium sized eclectic vestibule in Other with beige walls, brick flooring and a single front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Salted, LLCSalted, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Charleston with beige walls, brick flooring and red floors.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Castlewood Doors & MillworkCastlewood Doors & Millwork
Hand made exterior custom door.
Inspiration for a large bohemian front door in Denver with yellow walls, brick flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Brighton Residence
Brighton Residence
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Photography: Stephani Buchman
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Toronto with white walls and brick flooring.
Ironwood
Ironwood
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Ironwood Entry
Design ideas for a large bohemian hallway in Burlington with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Whisper Cove
Whisper Cove
Dream With JeannieDream With Jeannie
Large eclectic front door in Atlanta with grey walls, brick flooring, a medium wood front door, a double front door and grey floors.
Barrington Residence
Barrington Residence
BDS Design Build RemodelBDS Design Build Remodel
Studio West Photography
Photo of a large bohemian foyer in Chicago with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Shooting fotografico immobiliare
Shooting fotografico immobiliare
HOME À PORTER home stagingHOME À PORTER home staging
Questo immobile d'epoca trasuda storia da ogni parete. Gli attuali proprietari hanno avuto l'abilità di riuscire a rinnovare l'intera casa (la cui costruzione risale alla fine dl 1.800) mantenendone inalterata la natura e l'anima. Parliamo di un architetto che (per passione ha fondato un'impresa edile in cui lavora con grande dedizione) e di una brillante artista che, con la sua inseparabile partner, realizza opere d'arti a quattro mani miscelando la pittura su tela a collage tratti da immagini di volti d'epoca. L'introduzione promette bene...
Foyers
Foyers
Studio R DesignStudio R Design
An updated Tudor styled with oversized wingback chairs, a Union Jack rug made from repurposed vintage rugs, tufted leather sofa, and red glass end tables.
The Saint Peter
The Saint Peter
Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a bohemian foyer in Houston with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Eclectic Entrance with Brick Flooring 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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