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Eclectic Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Megan BuchananMegan Buchanan
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Alameda Residence
Alameda Residence
Sunny K. MerrySunny K. Merry
Foyer with Barn Door to Powder Room
Foyer with Barn Door to Powder Room
Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.
Front entry with view to Living Room where sleek marble floor is juxtaposed with Mahogany sliding doors, architectural cast stone, split-face stone wall and arched ceiling. Lighted niche provides display for glass art. Fresh flowers from Key West floral shop arranged by us to greet the clients.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Wolfe Construction LtdWolfe Construction Ltd
Mark Rostad
The Agarwal's Windy Haven
The Agarwal's Windy Haven
Kalatmak SpaceKalatmak Space
External beauty actually matters when it comes to interior design. This beautiful cabinet hides away all shoes and other unwanted items in the house.
Staging and Styling
Staging and Styling
Uptown Interiors, Inc.Uptown Interiors, Inc.
Rancho La Quinta
Rancho La Quinta
elg designelg design
This dramatic long entryway with 17" ceilings called for various points of interest and utilizing furnishings brought from another home. This picture was taken before the rather boring cream walls were painted 3 shades of more dramatic warm grays and copper. The burnished copper fixture purchased from Ferguson in Palm Desert replaces an overbearing Spanish iron chandelier, is LED dimmable, and ties in the eclectic mixture of tribal and mid-century featured throughout the home.
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Amelie de Gaulle InteriorsAmelie de Gaulle Interiors
Japanese Inspired Post & Beam
Japanese Inspired Post & Beam
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Greg Hubbard Photography
Ecelectic Ranch Style
Ecelectic Ranch Style
Kelley Wolf InteriorsKelley Wolf Interiors
This 1950's ranch originally had a coat closet where the console and lamp are and a solid front door. It was essentially a dark hallway. The coat closet was removed allowing for a console and the front door was replaced with a Dutch door with divided lites. New trim was added throughout the space. The walls are wallpapered in a welcoming and cheerful orange/pink grasscloth. The owner's colorful art is highlighted. Ali Atri Photography
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House Plans and MoreHouse Plans and More
Photo courtesy of Rentfrow Design, LLC and can be found on houseplansandmore.com
Entrance - Luxury Condo
Entrance - Luxury Condo
Tracey Stephens Interior Design IncTracey Stephens Interior Design Inc
Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Okanagan Log Home
Okanagan Log Home
Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.
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Beverly Hills Penthouse
Beverly Hills Penthouse
Interiors By PatrickInteriors By Patrick
Hatari
Hatari
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
Micheal Seidl
Icehouse Loft
Icehouse Loft
186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell
Photographer: Teri Fotheringham Architect: William Barbee This downtown loft was transformed from a static, traditional space to a living, breathing, dynamic space with LED lighting colors that can be accessed to set the mood at any time. Key Words: Loft, loft lighting, cool lighting, led lighting, monorail lighting, colored lighting, color, color changing lighting, lighting design, lighting designer, lighting, brick lighting, light grazing, grazing, light, grazing light, loft lighting, loft remodel, lighting for loft, loft lighting, loft lighting, loft lighting, brick lighting, brick lighting, texture lighting, lighting texture, brick lighting, lighting brick, lighting for brick, lighting, lighting design, lighting design, lighting designer, lighting, lighting designer, lighting, lighting, lights, lighting design, cool lighting, unique lighting, lighting design, architectural lighting, creative lighting, lighting, lighting, lighting, lights, lights, loft lights, lighting, loft lighting, lighting design, lighting designer, lighting, lighting, lights, lighting, lighting design, lighting, lighting, lighting, award winning lighting design, award winner, lighting, lighting design, lighting
Spacious 2 Bed Duplex with an earthy colour scheme
Spacious 2 Bed Duplex with an earthy colour scheme
COR LondonCOR London
Creating interest with colour blocking in the hallway and staircase.
Custom Door
Custom Door
Studio L. GlassworksStudio L. Glassworks
A fantastic combination of cast glass, blown glass, and woodworking by Studio L. Glassworks
1910 Bungalow - Renovation and Addition
1910 Bungalow - Renovation and Addition
amydutton Homeamydutton Home
This Oil Rubbed Bronze finished Emtek Arts & Crafts lever with interior Lancaster knobs to match all interior knobs compliments the Simpson Fir door for high quality and welcoming feel.
Redlands, CA Mancave
Redlands, CA Mancave
Katherine Tincher DesignKatherine Tincher Design

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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