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Eclectic Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Gristmill Residence
Gristmill Residence
Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.
Photo of a large bohemian foyer in Other with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Wonder Walls
Wonder Walls
Ryland Peters & Small | CICO BooksRyland Peters & Small | CICO Books
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in London with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Taking it to the next level
Taking it to the next level
Du Interiors - Dulce RobertoDu Interiors - Dulce Roberto
Elle M Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Portland with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Glamourous & worldly living room
Glamourous & worldly living room
Cat Dal InteriorsCat Dal Interiors
Starting with a blank canvass, our brief was to turn an unloved sitting room and entrance into a dazzling, eclectic space, for both entertaining and the everyday. Working closely with our client, we proposed a scheme that would mix vintage and modern elements to create an air of worldly elegance with lavish details. From our voluptuous bespoke velvet banquette to the vintage Hollywood regency coffee table, each piece was carefully selected to create a rich, layered and harmonious design.
Brixton
Brixton
Angel O'DonnellAngel O'Donnell
A bespoke folded metal staircase sweeps up a rich inchyra blue stairwell. The staircase is lit by a strip of LED lighting that is hidden beneath a bespoke charcoal black handrail. Vintage mid-century cocktail chairs have been reupholstered in a bold and brightly patterned Timorous Beasties fabric. A mix of contemporary ceramics and photography fills the walls creating an inviting vignette when people walk through the 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.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Inspiration for a bohemian foyer in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Staging and Redesign-Hall Way, Entry Way, Lobby
Staging and Redesign-Hall Way, Entry Way, Lobby
Redesign Right, LLCRedesign Right, LLC
A plain entryway gets a much-needed makeover with color and decorative elements in a home staged by Debbie Correale, Redesign Right, LLC.
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
schmaler Flur
schmaler Flur
Innenausbau Binder GmbHInnenausbau Binder GmbH
Schmaler Flur in dem kein Platz für klassische Schränke ist. Innovative Aufbewahrung von Accessoires
This is an example of a small eclectic hallway in Cologne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
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.
Owls Head, Maine
Owls Head, Maine
Katie Geddes InteriorsKatie Geddes Interiors
This is an example of an eclectic foyer in Bridgeport with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
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.
Reva Front Door
Reva Front Door
3 Twelve General Contracting3 Twelve General Contracting
Photo of an eclectic hallway in Atlanta with medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Forester House
Forester House
Roman LeonidovRoman Leonidov
Inspiration for a bohemian foyer in Moscow with medium hardwood flooring.
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
Small Entry Decor
Small Entry Decor
The Rath Project LLCThe Rath Project LLC
Design ideas for a small bohemian foyer in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Реализованный проект для семьи из трех человек в ЖК Перспектива, г.Казань
Реализованный проект для семьи из трех человек в ЖК Перспектива, г.Казань
Студия дизайна интерьера Кристины АртебякинойСтудия дизайна интерьера Кристины Артебякиной
Photo of an eclectic front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
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.
Ft. Lauderdale Eclectic Residence
Ft. Lauderdale Eclectic Residence
Errez Design Inc.Errez Design Inc.
Medium sized eclectic front door in Miami with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Worth Street
Worth Street
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
Storage was a must for this fun loving couple who have several furry children running around the house!
Photo of a small eclectic front door in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

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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