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Eclectic Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Inspiration for a bohemian foyer in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Chapman House
Chapman House
Rachel Reider InteriorsRachel Reider Interiors
Rarebrick
Inspiration for a bohemian entrance in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured walls and feature lighting.
Red Door Interiors
Red Door Interiors
Neale Smith PhotographyNeale Smith Photography
Neale Smith
Photo of a bohemian foyer in Glasgow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, brown floors, feature lighting and a feature wall.
School House Conversion
School House Conversion
Sean Litchfield PhotographySean Litchfield Photography
Sean Litchfield
This is an example of an eclectic hallway in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Trevaylor Cottage
Trevaylor Cottage
Lydia Allen InteriorsLydia Allen Interiors
Inspiration for a small eclectic front door in Cornwall with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Appartement d'exeption rénové
Appartement d'exeption rénové
Alexandre Montagne - Photographe immobilierAlexandre Montagne - Photographe immobilier
Alexandre Montagne - Photographe immobilier
Bohemian hallway in Lyon with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Indian Wells Home
Indian Wells Home
Cheryl Morgan DesignsCheryl Morgan Designs
Entry to a traditional home in Indian Wells. Warm wood floors and orange accents makes this an inviting Entry. George Guttenberg Photography
This is an example of a small bohemian front door in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Spring House
Spring House
V Fine HomesV Fine Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Dallas with a single front door, a white front door, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Rénovation d'un Moulin Gers
Rénovation d'un Moulin Gers
CastellanosCastellanos
Design ideas for an eclectic entrance in Toulouse with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Coconut Grove Waterfront
Coconut Grove Waterfront
CAHLIN DESIGN GROUPCAHLIN DESIGN GROUP
Photo of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Exposed Brick Entry
Exposed Brick Entry
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
We love mixing old with new. The original exposed brick of this home pairs gorgeously with a custom chest of drawers and brass mirror.
Photo of a small eclectic foyer in DC Metro with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and brick walls.
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
The entry to Quail's End has a vintage blanket chest used as a hallway catch-all, French Wall hooks, and a vintage French settee. The large wicker mirror came from Palm Beach, and the Navajo Rug works well with the style mix. Reclaimed barn wood was used throughout the house as door casings, to soften the plain mid-century door frames. Photo by Bret Gum for Flea Market Decor Magazine
Inside a Charming-Chic NYC Studio Apartment Makeover
Inside a Charming-Chic NYC Studio Apartment Makeover
One Kings LaneOne Kings Lane
A double row of vintage hooks lets Ari hang her coats above and her totes and bags below. Photo by Manuel Rodriguez
This is an example of a small eclectic hallway in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Lake Harriet Vibrance
Lake Harriet Vibrance
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Minneapolis with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
A Collected Home
A Collected Home
Jefferson Street DesignsJefferson Street Designs
Eclectic entrance in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Hills Drive
Hills Drive
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
About 30 pendants were hung at different heights and used to fill an otherwise open and vast space in this unique entry. The patterned hair on hide rug is a custom piece by Dedalo Living. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Hillcrest Residence
Hillcrest Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
This is an example of a small bohemian vestibule in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll
Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Front entry of the Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll with round door into the timber frame interior.
Design ideas for an eclectic front door in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
West Village Bachelor Pad
West Village Bachelor Pad
LABLstudioLABLstudio
A West Village bachelor pad inspired by classic mid-century modern designs, mixed with some industrial, traveled, and street style influences. The space was a pre-war one bedroom that had certainly withheld the test of time, and we wanted to highlight the architectural elements that the space offered (such as the molding details, windows etc.). Our client took inspiration from both this travels as well as his city (NY!), and we really wanted to incorporate that into the design. In the foyer we turned a photo that we had taken of a nearby graffiti wall into a removable wallpaper, that we inset into the picture frame style moldings. Photos by Matthew Williams
Beacon Hill Transformed
Beacon Hill Transformed
Lisa Davis InteriorsLisa Davis Interiors
The entry room of this home features an antique crystal boule d’escalier found in a French flea market that tops the newel post. Photograph by jonathan kozowyk.

Eclectic Entrance with Medium 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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