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Eclectic Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Photo of a bohemian boot room in Seattle with black walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Classically Traditional Retreat
Classically Traditional Retreat
Salem and AssociatesSalem and Associates
Inlaid ivory & wood decorates this Middle Eastern treasure chest with pair of silver candlestick lamps & giant round pieced copper & bronze bowl above & topped with an ethnic & lacey cast metal sculpture
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.
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
We collaborated with the interior designer on several designs before making this shoe storage cabinet. A busy Beacon Hill Family needs a place to land when they enter from the street. The narrow entry hall only has about 9" left once the door is opened and it needed to fit under the doorknob as well.
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
Maison Noir
Maison Noir
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
This builder-house was purchased by a young couple with high taste and style. In order to personalize and elevate it, each room was given special attention down to the smallest details. Inspiration was gathered from multiple European influences, especially French style. The outcome was a home that makes you never want to leave.
Hemlock Hill
Hemlock Hill
Bethany InteriorsBethany Interiors
Inspiration for a small bohemian hallway in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
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
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.
Dallas, TX: Sara & Rocky Garza
Dallas, TX: Sara & Rocky Garza
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Bohemian entrance in Dallas with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Casa al Vomero, Napoli
Casa al Vomero, Napoli
ArchielleArchielle
Bohemian entrance in Naples with dark hardwood flooring.
Boho Beautiful
Boho Beautiful
Maughan Design & RemodelMaughan Design & Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front door in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Greenwich CT Residence
Greenwich CT Residence
JDS Designs, Inc.JDS Designs, Inc.
Inspiration for an eclectic foyer in DC Metro with purple walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Mission
Mission
UserUser
Photo of an eclectic foyer in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
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.
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.
New Orleans Garden District Home
New Orleans Garden District Home
Maureen Stevens DesignMaureen Stevens Design
Entry Way to a Garden District home in New Orleans
Photo of a medium sized bohemian foyer in New Orleans with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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.
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
Haverford Renovation
Haverford Renovation
Larina Kase Interior DesignLarina Kase Interior Design
We brightened this foyer with custom wainscoting and added a rich brown paint to provide warmth and a cozy feel.
Medium sized eclectic foyer in Philadelphia with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and wainscoting.

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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