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Luxury Eclectic Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Prairie Style Reimagined
Prairie Style Reimagined
Lord DesignLord Design
Photography by Blackstone Studios Design by Chelly Wentworth Decorated by Lord Design Restoration by Arciform This is one of the main entrances for this active household so it had to be cool and functional.
Barrington Residence
Barrington Residence
BDS Design Build RemodelBDS Design Build Remodel
Studio West Photography
Large eclectic front door in Chicago with beige walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Spanish Trail Estate
Spanish Trail Estate
Design by SashaDesign by Sasha
Modern mediterranean style foyer
Design ideas for a large eclectic foyer in Las Vegas with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, white floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Curated Family Charmer
Curated Family Charmer
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
This entryway is the perfect blend of simplicity and vibrancy. The white walls and floors are contrasted with a bright red painted front door, and a red and blue area rug. A glass table sits by the front door as well as two blue stools. Gold accents are found in the skull decor and snake light fixtures.
Vegas Glam
Vegas Glam
David Marquardt Architectural PhotographyDavid Marquardt Architectural Photography
Photo of a large bohemian hallway in Las Vegas with white walls.
Rhombus Parquet floor
Rhombus Parquet floor
Broughton WoodworksBroughton Woodworks
Inspiration for a large bohemian foyer in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Stunning Architectural Gem Overlooking San Francisco Bay
Stunning Architectural Gem Overlooking San Francisco Bay
UserUser
This dramatic contemporary residence features extraordinary design with magnificent views of Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the ever changing San Francisco Bay. The amazing great room has soaring 36 foot ceilings, a Carnelian granite cascading waterfall flanked by stairways on each side, and an unique patterned sky roof of redwood and cedar. The 57 foyer windows and glass double doors are specifically designed to frame the world class views. Designed by world-renowned architect Angela Danadjieva as her personal residence, this unique architectural masterpiece features intricate woodwork and innovative environmental construction standards offering an ecological sanctuary with the natural granite flooring and planters and a 10 ft. indoor waterfall. The fluctuating light filtering through the sculptured redwood ceilings creates a reflective and varying ambiance. Other features include a reinforced concrete structure, multi-layered slate roof, a natural garden with granite and stone patio leading to a lawn overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Completing the home is a spacious master suite with a granite bath, an office / second bedroom featuring a granite bath, a third guest bedroom suite and a den / 4th bedroom with bath. Other features include an electronic controlled gate with a stone driveway to the two car garage and a dumb waiter from the garage to the granite kitchen.
Unique Door Handles for inspired new home
Unique Door Handles for inspired new home
Martin Pierce HardwareMartin Pierce Hardware
Roger Turk
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic entrance in Seattle.
Hollywood Director's loft in iconic Art Deco building
Hollywood Director's loft in iconic Art Deco building
Shannon Ggem DesignShannon Ggem Design
Bel Air Photography This is the iconic 1932 Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles, these photos are for context of the loft photos, I didn't design the Eastern Columbia Building, the public spaces in the re-design were brilliantly outfit by Kelly Wearstler.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
A view of the mud room just off the 3 car garage. We choose to use a herringbone tile that is scratch resistant and easy to clean.
Design ideas for a large eclectic boot room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Sophisticated Key West Style
Sophisticated Key West Style
Pinto Designs and AssociatesPinto Designs and Associates
Interior Design: Pinto Designs Architect: Robert Wade Landscape Architect: Raymond Jungles Photography: Kim Sargent
Design ideas for a large bohemian foyer in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a double front door.
Common area designs
Common area designs
Vanguard Development NYCVanguard Development NYC
The best interior designers & architects in NYC! Residential interior design, Common area design, Hospitality design, Exterior design, Commercial design - any interior or architectural design basically from a unique design team :) Our goal is to provide clients in Manhattan, New York, New Jersey & beyond with outstanding architectural & interior design services and installation management through a unique approach and unparalleled work quality. Our mission is to create Dream Homes that change people's lives! Working with us is a simple two step process - Design & Installation. The core is that all our design ideas (interior design of an apartment, restaurant, hotel design or architectural design of a building) are presented through exceptionally realistic images, delivering the exact look of your future interior/exterior, before you commit to investing. The Installation then abides to the paradigm of 'What I See Is What I Get', replicating the approved design. All together it gives you full control and eliminates the risk of having an unsatisfactory end product - no other interior designer or architect can offer. Our team's passion, talent & professionalism brings you the best possible result, while our client-oriented philosophy & determination to make the process easy & convenient, saves you great deal of time and concern. In short, this is Design as it Should be... Other services: Lobby design, Store & storefront design, Hotel design, Restaurant design, House design www.vanguard-development.com
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
Cielo Home Interior DesignCielo Home Interior Design
David Papazian
Large eclectic foyer in Portland with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Upper East Side Pied a Terre
Upper East Side Pied a Terre
McGrath IIMcGrath II
Vintage Zuber wallcovering in this pre-war Upper East Side apartment sets the mood for the entire interior.
Photo of a large eclectic foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Newport #4
Newport #4
Hull Cove DesignHull Cove Design
Anthony Crisafulli
This is an example of a large bohemian vestibule in Providence with brown walls and light hardwood flooring.
Colosseo Domus | 150 MQ
Colosseo Domus | 150 MQ
Fontanesi DesignFontanesi Design
Soggiorno: boiserie in palissandro, camino a gas e TV 65". Pareti in grigio scuro al 6% di lucidità, finestre a profilo sottile, dalla grande capacit di isolamento acustico. --- Living room: rosewood paneling, gas fireplace and 65 " TV. Dark gray walls (6% gloss), thin profile windows, providing high sound-insulation capacity. --- Omaggio allo stile italiano degli anni Quaranta, sostenuto da impianti di alto livello. --- A tribute to the Italian style of the Forties, supported by state-of-the-art tech systems. --- Photographer: Luca Tranquilli
100 Year Old House
100 Year Old House
Amanda Reynal InteriorsAmanda Reynal Interiors
Rick Lozier
Design ideas for a large bohemian boot room in Cedar Rapids.
On the Ravine
On the Ravine
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
A close up of the front door, surrounded by the shoshugibon siding.
Inspiration for a large bohemian front door in Chicago with black walls, slate flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and blue floors.
Дом в Подмосковье
Дом в Подмосковье
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
фотограф Д. Лившиц
Photo of a large eclectic entrance in Moscow with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
ELEGANT WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE
ELEGANT WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE
Rick Cooper PhotographyRick Cooper Photography
© 2018 Rick Cooper Photography
Photo of a large eclectic foyer in Miami with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.

Luxury Eclectic Entrance 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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