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Eclectic Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Elizabeth Schiavello PhotographyElizabeth Schiavello Photography
Interiors photography by Elizabeth Schiavello. Entry design by Meredith Lee Interiors
Cottage Entryway
Cottage Entryway
Caleb SnellCaleb Snell
Brickart Tiles
Brickart Tiles
Home Carpet OneHome Carpet One
“Brickart” - a shaped clay, wisely molded, aged and artfully glazed all over unique surface’s imperfections. The collection is set forth an exclusive and surprising personality in the versatile 2” x 9” size where colors and shades evolve in a prestigious, organic and colorful concept.
「11坪の居心地HOME」
「11坪の居心地HOME」
池田デザイン室（一級建築士事務所）池田デザイン室（一級建築士事務所）
玄関　オリジナルカラーの玄関ドア
Buena Vista Park Home
Buena Vista Park Home
Because We CanBecause We Can
Photo by Jillian Northrup. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/content/buena-vista-park-home
Estudio/ Taller / Showroom Antic&Chic
Estudio/ Taller / Showroom Antic&Chic
Antic&ChicAntic&Chic
Gabriele Merolli
East Coast Beach Cottage
East Coast Beach Cottage
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Debra Somerville
Cottage Entryway
Cottage Entryway
Caleb SnellCaleb Snell
Want Color? You Got It.
Want Color? You Got It.
Earthen Co InteriorsEarthen Co Interiors
Eclectic Parkside Home
Eclectic Parkside Home
Sync Interior DesignSync Interior Design
Entryway Vestibule in a Crafstman home in Montreal West
Entryway Vestibule in a Crafstman home in Montreal West
Versa Style DesignVersa Style Design
The clients wanted to brighten up the palette and add light while respecting the Craftsman style woodwork and the classic character of the home. They also expressed a desire for eclectic blended with traditional styling. The entryway is light, bright, and welcoming! Materials used: Dark stained wood millwork and trim, Marrakesh blue and white cement floor tile 8 x 8, Sherwin Williams paint for door, walls, ceiling and wall hooks.
Legend Hills- Staircase
Legend Hills- Staircase
House of a Different ColorHouse of a Different Color
Staircase and entryway renovation. Ground-floor private entry for second floor condo. Removed carpet on stairs, sanded off glue and filled holes, added staircase skirting and trim to cover gaps along the sides of the stairs, painted treads with high-durability exterior floor paint, hand-painted new riser boards in Spanish tile designs and coordinating solid colors to cover existing chipboard risers, and applied custom-made vinyl lettering to top riser for a unique welcome home statement piece. Also painted front door and coat closet door, replaced porcelain tile entry flooring with LVP flooring to match upstairs, and replaced door handles to updated nickel finish. Also placed mirror with shelf for keys and gallery-style artwork along staircase wall. Cost of the staircase renovation was approximately equal to the cost to remove stair carpet and install LVP flooring on stairs.
Charme au bord de Loire
Charme au bord de Loire
UserUser
Couteau Suisse Production
Project Olive
Project Olive
Inside StoriesInside Stories
Kentfield Collected
Kentfield Collected
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
Rooms filled with light, fine art and antique furniture were the backdrops for our "Kentfield Collected" project. This was an overall home refresh and our team loved the challenge of bringing new life to the exquisite existing collection of art and antiques. We started with thoughtful space planning to achieve an overall outcome that is more pleasing for the clients' enjoyment of the home when each room feels more balanced. The refreshing of exciting items and the selection of a few new pieces brought a touch of light, beauty and pop of unexpected that paired beautifully with the treasured finds of the homeowners. In the powder bath, the poppy wall covering, navy vanity and silvery metallic ceiling paint is one of the pops of unexpected delight you will find in the home. Our team designed beautiful linen draperies in a creamy gold-tone that perfectly framed the amazing view from the dining room windows. The buffet in a dark navy with a faux Belgian linen finish and a pair of crystal lamps were the right balance to complement the wall art in the room. The addition of a game table to the living room framed by a mirror and scones is an ideal spot for a game of cards or stunning flowers. The reupholstered chaise took on a hip and vibrant vibe in a lush green velvet fabric and placed in a perfectly edited guest suite. Custom outdoor cushions and pillows create a spot to enjoy the deck and views at the end of the day. Let us also not forget Buster (our project mascot) welcoming guests to this fine-tuned Kentfield beauty.
Cape May, New Jersey, Home
Cape May, New Jersey, Home
O'Connor Home DesignO'Connor Home Design
Foyer
Renovation appartement 54M2 Montmartre
Renovation appartement 54M2 Montmartre
Nelson Architecture Interieure & DesignNelson Architecture Interieure & Design
Eclectic Cotuit Cottage
Eclectic Cotuit Cottage
Fresh Start InteriorsFresh Start Interiors
Blue front entry, cottage style, mudroom with custom built-ins
Wilston Decoration and Styling
Wilston Decoration and Styling
RJP Design and DecorRJP Design and Decor
Main entrance first impressions. A trilogy of framed artwork with antiqued brass frames to create a classic timelessness of the Queenslander style home
Los Altos, Ca
Los Altos, Ca
Curated Design PartnersCurated Design Partners

Eclectic Entrance with a Blue 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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