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Eclectic Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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
Lake Katherine Residence
Lake Katherine Residence
Salted, LLCSalted, LLC
Inspiration for a small eclectic foyer in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Design ideas for a bohemian hallway in San Francisco with yellow walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Clinton Hill Apartment
Clinton Hill Apartment
SA-DA ArchitectureSA-DA Architecture
Photo of a bohemian hallway in New York with dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Harp Residence
Harp Residence
St. Romain InteriorsSt. Romain Interiors
Medium sized bohemian foyer in New Orleans with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Maison Noir
Maison Noir
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
Photo of a medium sized eclectic entrance in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Colourful Islington Family Home
Colourful Islington Family Home
UserUser
Make an entrance. Exposed brick wall and tartan carpet create a welcoming space with practical storage in the vintage gym bench and pigeon hole wall cabinet. Colourful hanging lights complete the look. Photo: Andrew Beasley
Japanese Inspired Post & Beam
Japanese Inspired Post & Beam
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Greg Hubbard Photography
Photo of an eclectic front door in Burlington with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
A view of the mud room just off the 3 car garage. We choose to use a herringbone tile that is scratch resistant and easy to clean.
Design ideas for a large eclectic boot room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Sophisticated Key West Style
Sophisticated Key West Style
Pinto Designs and AssociatesPinto Designs and Associates
Interior Design: Pinto Designs Architect: Robert Wade Landscape Architect: Raymond Jungles Photography: Kim Sargent
Design ideas for a large bohemian foyer in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a double front door.
East Village Downtown San Diego Small Space Condo Entry
East Village Downtown San Diego Small Space Condo Entry
DANIELLE Interior Design & DecorDANIELLE Interior Design & Decor
A small entry with 1920's glamour and touches of gold. The gold entry table plays well off of the black and white removable wallpaper. With a bright and fun entryway like this coming home would be a dream. Bring a patterned Wallpaper entry to life. Designed by Danielle Perkins of Danielle Interior Design & Decor. Photos by Taylor Abeel Photography
Spruson Street
Spruson Street
Touch Interiors by Bronwyn PooleTouch Interiors by Bronwyn Poole
Bronwyn Poole
This is an example of a bohemian entrance in Los Angeles with dark hardwood flooring.
Mill Valley Redwoods House
Mill Valley Redwoods House
Noz DesignNoz Design
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in San Francisco with dark hardwood flooring and exposed beams.
Bridgehampton Horse Property
Bridgehampton Horse Property
Debra Geller Interior DesignDebra Geller Interior Design
Design ideas for a bohemian foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Upper East Side Pied a Terre
Upper East Side Pied a Terre
McGrath IIMcGrath II
Vintage Zuber wallcovering in this pre-war Upper East Side apartment sets the mood for the entire interior.
Photo of a large eclectic foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Shumacher - Wallpaper
Shumacher - Wallpaper
Design District AccessDesign District Access
Medium sized eclectic foyer in San Diego with green walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Lincoln Park Vintage Featured in Domino & House Beautiful
Lincoln Park Vintage Featured in Domino & House Beautiful
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Coral walls, a graphic stair runner and a quirky gallery wall makes a bold hello in this home's entry. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive eclectic foyer in Chicago with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Candler Park
Candler Park
Gina Sims DesignsGina Sims Designs
Inspiration for a bohemian entrance in Atlanta with dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Glebe - Heritage listed terrace gets a modern makeover
Glebe - Heritage listed terrace gets a modern makeover
Sartorial InteriorsSartorial Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Sydney with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Artists Home
Artists Home
Suzanna SantostefanoSuzanna Santostefano
Hand painted mural in entryway
This is an example of a small eclectic foyer in Austin with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

Eclectic Entrance with Dark Hardwood 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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