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Eclectic Entrance with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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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
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Kristine Sprague Architect LEED APKristine Sprague Architect LEED AP
Custom french door entrance porch with bluestone. photo Kevin Sprague
Inspiration for a small eclectic front door in Boston with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Cultural Chic
Cultural Chic
Lux Pad InteriorsLux Pad Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian hallway in New York with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Montecito Guest House
Montecito Guest House
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Photo of an eclectic boot room in Santa Barbara with brown walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Stairway / Entry
Stairway / Entry
L Marie Interior DesignL Marie Interior Design
This entry was jazzed up with new stair carpet, a new railing that not only meets code, but is unique to the home, powder coated to a weathered pewter color, a freshly coated handrail and a brand new custom light fixture.
Fort Greene
Fort Greene
JMorris DesignJMorris Design
Seth Caplan
Photo of a medium sized bohemian front door in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Foyer with Art Work, Distressed Chest and Orange Lamp Shade
Foyer with Art Work, Distressed Chest and Orange Lamp Shade
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
The entry of this urban condo sets the tone for the rest of the home. The distressed chest, art-inspired lamp, blue mill work and orangy-red accents signal a relaxed, playful mood. Photo by Norman Sizemore/Mary Beth Price. -- Photo by Jeff Mateer
Sophisticated details
Sophisticated details
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Debra Somerville
Inspiration for a large bohemian foyer in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
White Woodland Creatures foyer
White Woodland Creatures foyer
Carrie D. Mader DesignsCarrie D. Mader Designs
A little whimsy on your entryway wall is sometimes exactly what the doctor ordered.
Design ideas for a small eclectic foyer in San Francisco with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
West End Maximalism | Design and Build
West End Maximalism | Design and Build
Nistenhaus Design LLCNistenhaus Design LLC
This is an example of a large eclectic entrance in St Louis with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, multi-coloured floors and panelled walls.
Funky and Eclectic Urban Home Design
Funky and Eclectic Urban Home Design
Elizabeth Krueger DesignElizabeth Krueger Design
Mike Schwartz
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic hallway in Chicago with brown walls.
Adirondack Inspired Residence
Adirondack Inspired Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in Philadelphia with brown walls, a single front door and an orange front door.
Belmont eclectic Kitchen
Belmont eclectic Kitchen
aMortonDesignaMortonDesign
Patrick Rogers Photography
Small eclectic boot room in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
E 61st St.
E 61st St.
Studio LXIV, Ltd.Studio LXIV, Ltd.
Medium sized bohemian foyer in New York with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
progetto eclettico
progetto eclettico
Francesco AntoniazzaFrancesco Antoniazza
Medium sized eclectic boot room in Milan with brown walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Newport #4
Newport #4
Hull Cove DesignHull Cove Design
Anthony Crisafulli
Large bohemian vestibule in Providence with brown walls and light hardwood flooring.
Дом в Краснодаре
Дом в Краснодаре
Екатерина ЛовягинаЕкатерина Ловягина
Автор проекта: Екатерина Ловягина, фотограф: Михаил Чекалов
Photo of a medium sized bohemian entrance in Other with brown walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
土間収納
土間収納
セイワビルマスター株式会社セイワビルマスター株式会社
有孔ボード壁によって自分流の収納スペースにできる土間。 シューズクロークと収納棚もあります。
Photo of a bohemian boot room in Tokyo with brown walls.
Design de la Résidence Labelle - House design
Design de la Résidence Labelle - House design
Lorraine Masse DesignLorraine Masse Design
Design d'une résidence par Lorraine Masse Design - photographe Vincent Provost
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic hallway in Montreal with brown walls and light hardwood flooring.
Lake Tahoe - 03
Lake Tahoe - 03
MWA, Inc.MWA, Inc.
New front entry way added during the remodel. Photo: Vance Fox
Design ideas for a large eclectic foyer in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.

Eclectic Entrance with Brown Walls 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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