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Hills Drive
Hills Drive
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
About 30 pendants were hung at different heights and used to fill an otherwise open and vast space in this unique entry. The patterned hair on hide rug is a custom piece by Dedalo Living. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Island Road Residence
Island Road Residence
BAMOBAMO
The black and white graphic pattern marble floor in the Grand Entree is luxurious and bold. Black de Gournay tea paper provides the perfect backdrop for the Italian 18th century carved and gilded architectural piece at the end of the hallway. Photography: Lisa Romerein
Wilston Decoration and Styling
Wilston Decoration and Styling
RJP Design and DecorRJP Design and Decor
This house underwent an extensive renovation where the space under roof doubled in size. This left the clients unsure how to furnish and decorate these spaces and define zones. We used many pieces they had collected when they lived overseas and added new pieces to create an eclectic style.
Lincoln Park Vintage Featured in Domino & House Beautiful
Lincoln Park Vintage Featured in Domino & House Beautiful
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Coral walls, a graphic stair runner and a quirky gallery wall makes a bold hello in this home's entry. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
Doheny Estate
Doheny Estate
SVZ Interior DesignSVZ Interior Design
Black and White stone flooring, Vintage Italian credenza, Dorothy draper mirror, Vintage Sconces
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.
Our company designs builds and installs custom driveway and entry gates for homes and businesses alike. Every gate is handmade from the highest quality steel and are made according to our highest fabrication standards.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
SVM Interiors LtdSVM Interiors Ltd
The expansive hallway included a seating area with a gorgeous antique hardwood framed sofa. Covered in a stunning Lelievre velvet striped fabric. A mix of styles both modern and traditional.
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.
A “Happy Home” with a collected look and lots of color!
A “Happy Home” with a collected look and lots of color!
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
Detail View of Entryway Artworks.
Miles River Residence
Miles River Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Spaulding
Formal Entry Dome Ceiling
Formal Entry Dome Ceiling
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
Through the use of metallic plasters and metallic foil applications, we created a dramatic entry dome for this clients grand entry foyer. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
WOVOKA - A Lake Tahoe Estate Like no Other
WOVOKA - A Lake Tahoe Estate Like no Other
Mitchel Berman Cabinetmakers Inc.Mitchel Berman Cabinetmakers Inc.
Wovoka Entry Door view showing stone work and roof lines and custom Teak Doors & Windows. Architecture by Costa Brown Architecture.
Real Estate
Real Estate
SPCA Visual MarbellaSPCA Visual Marbella
Elegant Entry
Elegant Entry
GABRIELLE DEL CID LUXURY INTERIORSGABRIELLE DEL CID LUXURY INTERIORS
Eclectic luxurious entry Gabrielle del Cid Luxury Interiors
Villa Classic
Villa Classic
:GEMINI Guild:GEMINI Guild
North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design
North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Plain Jane Photography
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.
Our company designs builds and installs custom driveway and entry gates for homes and businesses alike. Every gate is handmade from the highest quality steel and are made according to our highest fabrication standards.
STONEWALL BEACH HOUSE
STONEWALL BEACH HOUSE
MacNelly Cohen Architects P.C.MacNelly Cohen Architects P.C.
Fun ways to update your furniture!
Fun ways to update your furniture!
Transforming RoomsTransforming Rooms
Have a foyer niche that you aren't sure how to fill it? Our nailhead trim boxes provide excellent storage for things you only have to get to once a year (Christmas decorations? Seasonal clothing?) The tall gray pottery adds a nice texture.
Villa B
Villa B
Iconig DesignIconig Design

Expansive 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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