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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.
Classic Georgian Front Door with Pop
Classic Georgian Front Door 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 ©Spacecrafting
My Houzz: Color and Creativity Energize a Midcentury Home
My Houzz: Color and Creativity Energize a Midcentury Home
Laura GarnerLaura Garner
Photo: Laura Garner © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic front door in Montreal with a single front door and a metal front door.
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.
Annex Victorian
Annex Victorian
Toronto Interior Design GroupToronto Interior Design Group
Brandon Barre & Gillian Jackson
Photo of a small bohemian front door in Toronto with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and pink walls.
Historic Townhouse, Portsmouth NH
Historic Townhouse, Portsmouth NH
Maine Coast BuildersMaine Coast Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian front door in Boston with carpet and a single front door.
The Front Door
The Front Door
Allison CosmosAllison Cosmos
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in Philadelphia with a single front door.
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
Photo by Sean Ryan Pierce New Front Door painted Morocco Red by Behr. House painted Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball
Design ideas for a large eclectic front door in Other with a single front door, a red front door, green walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
French Swirl Iron Security Door
French Swirl Iron Security Door
First Impression IronworksFirst Impression Ironworks
An Iron Security Door from First Impression Ironworks will create a beautiful entry way for your Arizona home while providing the highest security of any screen, storm or security door. Our steel security doors are an investment that will add value to your home, since it will be custom built to your home’s specifications and made from the highest quality materials. Our wrought iron is sourced here in the U.S.A., using only 100% American steel. Every iron security door from First Impression is crafted from the strongest, most robust 14 gauge steel for the door, full steel frame, iron pull handles, and even a 10" steel latch and lock guard. Each wrought iron door, whether made of solid steel, iron and glass, or wrought iron and wood, is handcrafted in Arizona by our talented iron artisans. Name brand Kwikset or Schlage hardware is always included, and your new front door can be upgraded with to include an integrated alarm and monitoring systems using the latest technology. We can even create your new iron security door with kick plates, removable sunscreens with powder coated steel frames, sidelights, transoms, and elegant iron pull handles. We’re here to bring your dreams to life with customization available for whatever needs fit your home and your budget. Create the first impression you’ve always wanted for your home today with your vision and our expertise!
80s Art Deco home - Bridgeport Chicago
80s Art Deco home - Bridgeport Chicago
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
Photo of a small bohemian front door in Chicago with blue walls and a single front door.
Seattle Organic Garden
Seattle Organic Garden
Kimberley BryanKimberley Bryan
Kimberley Bryan
Bohemian front door with a single front door and a yellow front door.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Bohemian front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
AgathaO | Deco Devotion Renovation, Maslin Beach South Australia
AgathaO | Deco Devotion Renovation, Maslin Beach South Australia
AgathaO House of Design interior decoration designAgathaO House of Design interior decoration design
The entrance is dramatic, setting the scene for what follows. The Scandinavian designer wallpaper sits comfortably with contemporary wall lights, with the sculptural art piece over the top casting a subtle pattern on the walls and ceiling.
Charlton Ave Residence
Charlton Ave Residence
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
Small, urban foyer with original 1920's hardwood.
This is an example of a small bohemian front door in Toronto with a blue front door, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
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.
Kailua Vernacular
Kailua Vernacular
Trigg-Smith ArchitectsTrigg-Smith Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front door in Hawaii with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
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.
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.
Tudor City Co-op
Tudor City Co-op
debrozinadebrozina
Result of a consult to make the most of a small, pre-war, Art Deco 2 BR apartment. Entry is elevated.
Photo of a small eclectic front door in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Graham
Graham
Michelle Drollette ArchitectMichelle Drollette Architect
M. Drollette
Design ideas for a small bohemian front door in Philadelphia with a single front door, a black front door, beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Eclectic Front Door 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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