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Eclectic Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Cochise Drive Project
Cochise Drive Project
UserUser
Entryway design with wall mirror, gallery wall with gold frames, tufted demilune bench, modern white stool with fiddle leaf fig tree, and jute area rug.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Inspiration for a small bohemian entrance in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Guest Interiors, LLCGuest Interiors, LLC
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
SURÉLÉVATION DE MAISON AVEC TOIT-TERRASSE
SURÉLÉVATION DE MAISON AVEC TOIT-TERRASSE
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
l’entrée dessert désormais l’ensemble de la maison avec ce grand escalier. @MyHomeDesign
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Paris with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Traditional Living Areas
Traditional Living Areas
Platinum Development BuildersPlatinum Development Builders
Brad Olechnowicz
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
apt Luxury Milano
apt Luxury Milano
Studio Fotografico Bozzini RomeiroStudio Fotografico Bozzini Romeiro
© Antonella Bozzini
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in Milan with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
V & A's Eclectic Dublin Home
V & A's Eclectic Dublin Home
reStyled by ValeriereStyled by Valerie
Bright entryway with a peek into the formal living room
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Columbus with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Мила КолпаковаМила Колпакова
Medium sized eclectic hallway in Moscow with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Gold Coast Condo Renovation
Gold Coast Condo Renovation
Elizabeth Stamos DesignElizabeth Stamos Design
This project was a complete gut renovation of our client's gold coast condo in Chicago, IL. We opened up and renovated the kitchen, living dining room, entry and master bathroom
Classic Georgian Entry with Pop
Classic Georgian Entry with Pop
Vujovich Design Build, Inc.Vujovich Design Build, Inc.
Upon entering through the home’s massive revitalized flame red front door, guests are greeted by the newly created classic staircase with its zebra print runner, while being beckoned into the stunning dining room by the eye-popping hot pink dining table. Classic light fixtures adorn every room of the home like fine jewelry at the Oscars. ©Spacecrafting
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
This is an example of an eclectic entrance in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Michael Menn Ltd.Michael Menn Ltd.
Warm, inviting - I could live here.
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic front door in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Madison Lakeside Retreat
Madison Lakeside Retreat
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of a medium sized bohemian hallway in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
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.
Open Concept Blue Backdrop
Open Concept Blue Backdrop
UnpatternedUnpatterned
Photo: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for an eclectic boot room in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Gaz Table
Gaz Table
ROVTROVT
Studio QOOQ
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Saint-Etienne with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives, Inc.Atlantic Archives, Inc.
richard leo johnson/atlantic archives
This is an example of an eclectic vestibule in Atlanta with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
We wanted to create a welcoming statement upon entering this newly built, expansive house with soaring ceilings. To focus your attention on the entry and not the ceiling, we selected a custom, 48- inch round foyer table. It has a French Wax glaze, hand-rubbed, on the solid concrete table. The trefoil planter is made by the same U.S facility, where all products are created by hand using eco- friendly materials. The finish is white -wash and is also concrete. Because of its weight, it’s almost impossible to move, so the client adds freshly planted flowers according to the season. The table is grounded by the lux, hair- on -hide skin rug. A bronze sculpture measuring 2 feet wide buy 3 feet high fits perfectly in the built-in alcove. While the hexagon space is large, it’s six walls are not equal in size and wrap around a massive staircase, making furniture placement an awkward challenge We chose a stately Italian cabinet with curved door fronts and hand hammered metal buttons to further frame the area. The metal botanical wall sculptures have a glossy lacquer finish. The various sizes compose elements of proportion on the walls above. The graceful candelabra, with its classic spindled silhouette holds 28 candles and the delicate arms rise -up like a blossoming flower. You can’t help but wowed in this elegant foyer. it’s almost impossible to move, so the client adds freshly planted flowers according to the season.
Curran House
Curran House
Metcalfe Architecture & DesignMetcalfe Architecture & Design
Photo credit: Jason Manning and Kelly Turso (Phillip Johnson Construction)
Design ideas for a bohemian foyer in Philadelphia with green walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Near West End Home
Near West End Home
Casey Hawthorne DesignCasey Hawthorne Design
Medium sized eclectic foyer in Richmond with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

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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