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Eclectic Entrance with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Blue Gray Aluminum Driveway Gate Beautifies Los Angeles Neighborhood.
Blue Gray Aluminum Driveway Gate Beautifies Los Angeles Neighborhood.
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
This is a single leaf swing gate beautifying and helping secure a Los Angeles home. The home is from the twenties and the driveway is very narrow (but still navigatable in a modern car). The gate is entirely constructed from heavy-duty aluminum and is a powder-coated blue-gray. MulhollandBrand.com designed, manufactured, and installed the gate.
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.
Projet Renaissance
Projet Renaissance
Julie Steinhoff I Architecture et DécorationJulie Steinhoff I Architecture et Décoration
Photo of a small eclectic foyer in Strasbourg with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a green front door, pink floors and wallpapered walls.
House in the Woods
House in the Woods
Reno Architecture LLCReno Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a bohemian front door in Atlanta with concrete flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Eichler Reconstruction
Eichler Reconstruction
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Inspiration for a bohemian front door in San Francisco with pink walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
Photo by Sean Ryan Pierce New Front Door painted Morocco Red by Behr. House painted Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball
Design ideas for a large eclectic front door in Other with a single front door, a red front door, green walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Hampstead Artist's House
Hampstead Artist's House
Paul Craig PhotographyPaul Craig Photography
Paul Craig ©Paul Craig 2014 All Rights Reserved
Inspiration for a small bohemian hallway in London with white walls and concrete flooring.
Prairie Style Reimagined
Prairie Style Reimagined
Lord DesignLord Design
Photography by Blackstone Studios Design by Chelly Wentworth Decorated by Lord Design Restoration by Arciform This is one of the main entrances for this active household so it had to be cool and functional.
Family Room Design
Family Room Design
Emerson Grey DesignsEmerson Grey Designs
Design ideas for a small bohemian front door in Orange County with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Minneapolis North Loop Loft Full Remodel and Redesign
Minneapolis North Loop Loft Full Remodel and Redesign
Tiffany Hanken DesignTiffany Hanken Design
Wallcovering and new furnishings while using a heirloom antique buffet.
Photo of a bohemian entrance in Minneapolis with white walls, concrete flooring, a light wood front door and grey floors.
U様邸
U様邸
株式会社アクトリー株式会社アクトリー
Eclectic entrance in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Vintage Boho-Modern
Vintage Boho-Modern
Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Denver with beige walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Downtown Condo #2
Downtown Condo #2
Interior Trends Inc. Design & RemodelingInterior Trends Inc. Design & Remodeling
This entry is a warm and inviting space for guests. The artwork is by local artist, Deb Drager. The floating console with copper countertop was custom built by our carpenters. Photo By Taci Fast
Home Swede Home
Home Swede Home
Catherine Garrison Architect, IncCatherine Garrison Architect, Inc
This is an example of a large bohemian foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach
KLYNS STUDIO LLCKLYNS STUDIO LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front door in New York with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Lake Forest Guest House
Lake Forest Guest House
Centered By DesignCentered By Design
Everyday Charming
Photo of a small eclectic foyer in Chicago with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Shepherd St. Hall
Shepherd St. Hall
WEST WORKSHOPWEST WORKSHOP
View of entrance to basement apartment. Shephard St. is an upgrade to an existing english basement entry corridor. Composed of nearly 1,000 pyramid-shaped wood blocks, each block was cut from laminated sheets of leftover plywood, most of which was the existing white plywood found wrapping the entry way. As a way to stay within the client’s budget, we also used leftover wood that was sourced from previous jobs and from the surrounding neighborhood alleys. Carpe Lucem Photography
Whidbey Island Residence
Whidbey Island Residence
Chesmore/Buck ArchitectureChesmore/Buck Architecture
Photo of an eclectic entrance in Seattle with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
vanCollier house
vanCollier house
Catherine Nguyen PhotographyCatherine Nguyen Photography
Catherine Nguyen Photography
Bohemian entrance in Raleigh with a double front door, a blue front door and concrete flooring.
2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House
2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House
Elan EvansElan Evans
This Grand Entry was designed by Candace Barnes for the 2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House. We were happy to create a custom, hand painted, metallic wallpaper for the ceiling. It was installed in large rectangles by Aesthete Painting. Painting by Myke Reilly. Furniture from the designer's own line, Candace Barnes Now. Photo by Christopher Stark Photography

Eclectic Entrance with Concrete 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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