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Eclectic Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Custom Art Deco Railings by HMH Iron Design Metal balcony railings Balcony railings will highlight your aesthetic sense. It is necessary for safety and at the same time stylish decorative detail for your house or restaurant. Your guest will notice your good taste as interior decorator if you chose modern balustrade rail made of stainless steel or brass. HMH Iron Design offers different variations of balcony railing, like: ornamental wrought iron railings; contemporary stainless steel banisters; transitional brass rail; wood handrails; industrial glass railings. We can manufacture and install balcony railing which perfectly fit to your main interior style. From classical to modern and high-tech design – our engineers can create unique bespoke element. In collaboration with famous architects we already done all kinds of jobs. From small one of a kind balcony for 1-bedroom studio in Manhattan to big balustrade rails in concert halls and hotels. HMH metal shop located in Brooklyn and has specific equipment to satisfy your needs in production your own stunning design. We work with aluminum, brass, steel, bronze. Our team can weld it, cut by water-jet, laser or engrave. Also, we are capable to compliment object by crystals, figure decorations, glass, wood, stones. To make it look antique we use patina, satin brush and different types of covers, finishing and coatings. These options you can see on this page. Another popular idea is to apply metal grilles instead of traditional banisters for balcony railing. As a result, it has more advanced and sophisticated look which is really original and stunning. Metal balcony: high quality In addition, we advise using same materials, ornaments and finishings to each metal object in your house. Therefore, it makes balcony rail look appropriate to the main design composition. You can apply same material to all railings, cladding, furniture, doors and windows. By using this method, you will create refined whole home view. Your wish to install high-end custom metal balcony railings made from will be fully satisfied. Call now to get a quote or find out about individual order options.
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Moroccan Modern Home in Palm Springs ©2013 Ketchum Photography for House & Homes Palm Springs Home Staging
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Mid Century on the Ridge
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Erin Williamson
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Pearse Street Cottesloe
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Custom Home: Clear Springs I Boerne, TX
Custom Home: Clear Springs I Boerne, TX
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ireland ca
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We used a frosted resin panel with imbedded leaves as a room divider between the entry hall and the extensive living / dining room area in this Atherton residence.
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Lake Forest Historic Mediterranean
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Grandma's lamp restyled with additional eclectic treasures. Homeowner has an extensive owl collection, and these two found the perfect perch! Dresser was purchased from a local pre-owned online auction site and repainted to modernize the look to a cool gray and white.
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Kelly Residence
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Rancho La Quinta
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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.
Annex Victorian
Annex Victorian
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Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Michael Menn Ltd.Michael Menn Ltd.
Warm, inviting - I could live here.
Custom Doors for Custom Homes
Custom Doors for Custom Homes
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Unique front entry door made from Sapele Mahogany and seedy baroque glass features intricate decorative design. Made in USA.
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Garden Oasis Pathway
Trillium Enterprises, INC.Trillium Enterprises, INC.
Front entrance with concrete pavers through a lush green landscape. © Holly Lepere
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Custom West Coast Style Home - Saskatoon, SK
Tamlin International Homes Ltd.Tamlin International Homes Ltd.
Parkdale - Detached 3-story home
Parkdale - Detached 3-story home
Toronto DesignersToronto Designers
In the foyer a lot of the original wood trim was kept, adding fresh white walls and floors for a brighter feel.
Japanese Inspired Post & Beam
Japanese Inspired Post & Beam
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Eclectic Entrance with a Medium Wood 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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