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Eclectic Entrance with Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Suburban Glamour Residence
Suburban Glamour Residence
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Often times, the design is in the details, and that was certainly the case for our recent client’s full-home renovation. Drawing from the homeowner’s roots, it was important that we evoked European glamour through the entirety of the space. From the lighting to color composition and scale, the home tested our level of creativity and the embodiment of our guiding principle of creating a place for this particular couple to live, love, work and function. We were challenged with replacing the suburban 80s-era builder basic home with a cosmopolitan vibe that was dripping with glamour and elegance. Everything from the grand entrance with patterned floor to the spacious sitting room everything needed to have a dramatic, wow effect.
Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA
Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.Cutting Edge Homes Inc.
Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Boston with grey walls, marble flooring, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
DOUCEUR DE VIVRE / Un appartement au style éclectique
DOUCEUR DE VIVRE / Un appartement au style éclectique
Skéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieurSkéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieur
Skéa - Tiphaine Thomas Dans l’entrée, la décoration est fonctionnelle et éveille les sens. On y trouve des coussins avec un imprimé plumes pour rappeler les oiseaux des îles, une chaise fourrure au style scandinave, un porte-manteau en forme de cactus qui nous fait voyager dans le désert, une carte du monde colorée et des étagères murales en forme de valise. On se déchausse confortablement sur la banquette, range ses affaires dans les différents placards avant de filer se détendre confortablement sur le canapé du salon.
Villas of Vizcaya at The Grove
Villas of Vizcaya at The Grove
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
Our firm was hired while the property was in the very beginning of the construction phase. Clients requested a design concept inspired in the Art Deco Style, Modern Accents and Vivid Colors, specially for their daughter's room. Family room adjacent to the kitchen is also very functional, fun and colorful for a beautiful family of five to enjoy their daily routine.
Chicago Luxury Condo
Chicago Luxury Condo
Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.
Chicago high rise luxury condominium on Lake Michigan Elegant entry in metallic blue wall finish for wall and woodwork. Marble floors. An Antique Chinese door retrofitted for powder room . Pichvai antique painting theme.Odegard runner for hall in orange and cheetah pattern large crystal contemporary chandelier installed in a recessed soffit with low voltage
Cambria, CA Residence
Cambria, CA Residence
Pacific MillworksPacific Millworks
Gothic Arched plank entry door, with operable sash. Custom built for French style residence.
Inspiration for a small bohemian front door in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Vintage Hollywood
Vintage Hollywood
Susan E. Brown Interior DesignSusan E. Brown Interior Design
Susan Gilmore Photography. Bench by Cindy Vargas of Three Elements Studios.
Design ideas for a large bohemian foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls and marble flooring.
MERRION SQUARE
MERRION SQUARE
Suzie Mc Adam DesignSuzie Mc Adam Design
RUTH MARIA MURPHY
Medium sized eclectic entrance in Dublin with grey walls and marble flooring.
Foyer
Foyer
Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.
Foyer with Mahogany front door and sliding barn doors offer a contrast with cream color porcelain tile floor, neutral split-face stone and architectural cast stone lighted niches with glass art pieces.
Waterfront French Eclectic
Waterfront French Eclectic
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
The main stair follows rectilinear walls along the grand foyer but each riser sweeps inward toward the dramatic curved closed stringer with the ornamental ironwork railing and Black Walnut handrail, ultimately resolving against the muted checkered marble floor. Woodruff Brown Photography
Tiny Entryway
Tiny Entryway
Nicole Morell InteriorsNicole Morell Interiors
Custom fibreglass door in mid century style to complement 1960s Toronto bungalow. Reeded glass inserts maintain privacy while letting light through. Marble mosaic floor.
Apartamento duplex en campo de las naciones
Apartamento duplex en campo de las naciones
Tu arquitecto reformaTu arquitecto reforma
La entrada de este duplex es la presentación perfecta de esta vivienda, da acceso a tres zonas : salon, pasillo zona de noche y planta primera
Medium sized bohemian front door in Madrid with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Tudor Addition
Tudor Addition
Alisberg ParkerAlisberg Parker
Wes Tarca
Photo of an eclectic foyer in New York with white walls and marble flooring.
vestibule
vestibule
AFCON ConstructionAFCON Construction
custom entry closet with a unique built in nook for quick access.
Inspiration for a large bohemian vestibule in Montreal with white walls, marble flooring and grey floors.
North Shore Glam
North Shore Glam
Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.
Aimee Mazzenga Photography
Large bohemian foyer in Chicago with black walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
квартира в Сколково
квартира в Сколково
Татьяна ХарченкоТатьяна Харченко
Фотограф Юрий Гришко
Photo of a small eclectic hallway in Moscow with yellow walls, marble flooring, brown floors, a single front door and feature lighting.
Island Road Residence
Island Road Residence
BAMOBAMO
The black and white graphic pattern marble floor in the Grand Entree is luxurious and bold. Black de Gournay tea paper provides the perfect backdrop for the Italian 18th century carved and gilded architectural piece at the end of the hallway. Photography: Lisa Romerein
French Neoclassic- Naperville, IL
French Neoclassic- Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Inspiration for a large bohemian foyer in Chicago with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and black floors.
Tudor Addition
Tudor Addition
Alisberg ParkerAlisberg Parker
Wes Tarca
Photo of an eclectic boot room in New York with marble flooring.
Visita Privata: casa canvas
Visita Privata: casa canvas
Cristina CusaniCristina Cusani
Cristina Cusani © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for an expansive bohemian foyer in Naples with white walls, marble flooring and a double front door.

Eclectic Entrance with Marble 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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