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Eclectic Entrance with Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Front Room
Front Room
Rachel GreathouseRachel Greathouse
Front Room Sitting Area to relax and read and enjoy a sunny day.....-Rob Smith Photography
Inspiration for a bohemian entrance in Atlanta with terracotta flooring.
Bill Koehnlein's Portfolio
Bill Koehnlein's Portfolio
Collaborative DesignCollaborative Design
Small Lanterns in an Antique Zinc finish give this foyer a unique look and feel. The hexagon floor tile brings texture and a warm environment to the space. photo by Doug Edmunds
Wall Coverings
Wall Coverings
Shelby Design CenterShelby Design Center
York Wall Coverings
Eclectic entrance in Detroit with black walls, terracotta flooring and orange floors.
Garden Oasis Entryway
Garden Oasis Entryway
Trillium Enterprises, INC.Trillium Enterprises, INC.
View of main entrance hallway and staircase, featuring hand-built custom cat walkway and indoor koi pond. © Holly Lepere
Bohemian entrance in Santa Barbara with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Appartement XVIIIe à Rennes.
Appartement XVIIIe à Rennes.
inma- studioinma- studio
Gemain Herriau
This is an example of a small bohemian boot room in Rennes with blue walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and pink floors.
Maison de campagne
Maison de campagne
Sandra Neyrat IntérieursSandra Neyrat Intérieurs
Photo of a large eclectic foyer in Marseille with blue walls and terracotta flooring.
HOUSE OF FRAMES
HOUSE OF FRAMES
Susan Petioky DesignSusan Petioky Design
INGRESSO ACCENT
Design ideas for a large eclectic foyer in Milan with multi-coloured walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and wallpapered walls.
Wayzata Dutch Cape
Wayzata Dutch Cape
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design | Builder: Detail Homes | Landscape Architecture: TOPO | Photography: Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a small bohemian boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Cape Dutch Modern
Cape Dutch Modern
Lucy Interior DesignLucy Interior Design
Architect: Charlie & Co. | Builder: Detail Homes | Photographer: Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a bohemian boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, terracotta flooring, a glass front door and orange floors.
Malibu Project
Malibu Project
DemejicoDemejico
Photo of a bohemian front door in Los Angeles with yellow walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Cotswold Cottage
Cotswold Cottage
Siobhan Loates InteriorsSiobhan Loates Interiors
Bootroom storage with bench country family home
Design ideas for a small eclectic boot room in Gloucestershire with terracotta flooring and an orange front door.
Spruson Street
Spruson Street
Touch Interiors by Bronwyn PooleTouch Interiors by Bronwyn Poole
Bronwyn Poole
This is an example of an eclectic entrance in Los Angeles with white walls and terracotta flooring.
California Hacienda
California Hacienda
Gray & Walter, Ltd.Gray & Walter, Ltd.
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Via delle Camene Roma
Via delle Camene Roma
Alberto Mondino ArchitettoAlberto Mondino Architetto
Bohemian foyer in Turin with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, terracotta flooring and orange floors.
The Blue House on Black
The Blue House on Black
Mayi & Company L.L.C.Mayi & Company L.L.C.
Photos by M.A.D.
Photo of a large bohemian front door in San Francisco with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Gardenboutique
Gardenboutique
in:eedenin:eeden
Adri Neuper
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Other with green walls and terracotta flooring.
prado (prado)
prado (prado)
fama(sss)fama(sss)
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Madrid with white walls, terracotta flooring and a single front door.
Proyecto Ático en el barrio de malasaña
Proyecto Ático en el barrio de malasaña
Lupe Clemente FotografíaLupe Clemente Fotografía
Lupe Clemente Fotografía
Design ideas for a large bohemian foyer in Madrid with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Appartement XVIIIe à Rennes.
Appartement XVIIIe à Rennes.
inma- studioinma- studio
Gemain Herriau
Small eclectic boot room in Rennes with blue walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and pink floors.
Orilla Dr.
Orilla Dr.
C W Quinn HomeC W Quinn Home
Photo of a small eclectic hallway in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, terracotta flooring and red floors.

Eclectic Entrance with Terracotta 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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