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Luxury Eclectic Entrance Ideas and Designs

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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
DTLA
DTLA
Lechman Testa & AssociatesLechman Testa & Associates
Peter Christiansen Valli
Modern Farm House, Summit NJ
Modern Farm House, Summit NJ
Clear Home DesignClear Home Design
modern farm house foyer with grasscloth walls and cherry wood floors. stairway modern stripe runner surrounded by shaker style wood railing. center hall cherry top table accented with dual horn ring sculptures. walls adorned with modern metal sphere art installation, flanked by black and white modern art. lighting is a metal wrapped linen drum shade fixture.
entry with glass front door installation by Bay Area contractor
entry with glass front door installation by Bay Area contractor
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
5000 square foot luxury custom home with pool house and basement in Saratoga, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). The interiors are more traditional with mahogany furniture-style custom cabinetry, dark hardwood floors, radiant heat (hydronic heating), and generous crown moulding and baseboard.
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
April BallietteApril Balliette
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.
Olympic Manor Mid-Century
Olympic Manor Mid-Century
Heidi Caillier DesignHeidi Caillier Design
Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA
Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.Cutting Edge Homes Inc.
Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Entry Way
Entry Way
Jody DeLuca DesignsJody DeLuca Designs
MERRION SQUARE
MERRION SQUARE
Suzie Mc Adam DesignSuzie Mc Adam Design
RUTH MARIA MURPHY
Chicago Luxury Condo
Chicago Luxury Condo
Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.
Chicago high rise luxury condominium on Lake Michigan Elegant entry in metallic blue wall finish for wall and woodwork. Marble floors. An Antique Chinese door retrofitted for powder room . Pichvai antique painting theme.Odegard runner for hall in orange and cheetah pattern large crystal contemporary chandelier installed in a recessed soffit with low voltage
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
Indian Wells, CA
Indian Wells, CA
Mark Stocker Design, Inc.Mark Stocker Design, Inc.
Interior Front Entrance
Interior Front Entrance
Catlin DesignCatlin Design
Shown here is a mix use of style to create a unique space. A repeat of stone is captured with a stone entry cabinet and use of texture is seen with a paneled wallpaper ceiling.
Harmony - Entry
Harmony - Entry
Mitchell Channon DesignMitchell Channon Design
Winner, 2013 ASID Design Excellence Award, "BEST OF SHOW - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN." A Noguchi ceiling pendant adds a surprising modern element to the foyer and stairway, complementing the owners' modern art. Photography: Scott McDonald, Hedrich Blessing
Bones & Shores
Bones & Shores
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Having lived in England and now Canada, these clients wanted to inject some personality and extra space for their young family into their 70’s, two storey home. I was brought in to help with the extension of their front foyer, reconfiguration of their powder room and mudroom. We opted for some rich blue color for their front entry walls and closet, which reminded them of English pubs and sea shores they have visited. The floor tile was also a node to some classic elements. When it came to injecting some fun into the space, we opted for graphic wallpaper in the bathroom.
Cherry Hills Charmer
Cherry Hills Charmer
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
Snake sconces and an elephant side table add flair to this entry and the large mirror shows off a beautiful winding staircase. This Denver home was decorated by Andrea Schumacher Interiors using gorgeous color choices and unique decor. Photo Credit: Emily Minton Redfield
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.
Bones & Shores
Bones & Shores
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Having lived in England and now Canada, these clients wanted to inject some personality and extra space for their young family into their 70’s, two storey home. I was brought in to help with the extension of their front foyer, reconfiguration of their powder room and mudroom. We opted for some rich blue color for their front entry walls and closet, which reminded them of English pubs and sea shores they have visited. The floor tile was also a node to some classic elements. When it came to injecting some fun into the space, we opted for graphic wallpaper in the bathroom.
Royal Oak Residence
Royal Oak Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

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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