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Saranac Lake house
Saranac Lake house
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Scott Bergmann Photography | A turn in the drive reveals the low slung arched timber entry canopy, supported by large fieldstone piers and a long stone wall lining the length of the house. This entry acts as a portal through the stone wall to the open structure beyond, creating a welcoming and dramatic sense of arrival.
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Времена года
Дверь в летоДверь в лето
Таунхаус 350 кв.м. в Московской области - просторный и светлый дом для комфортной жизни семьи с двумя детьми, в котором есть место семейным традициям. И в котором, в то же время, для каждого члена семьи и гостя этого дома найдется свой уединенный уголок. Дизайнер Алена Николаева
Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/24/promontory-project-great-room-kitchen?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A Watch the Webisode: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/21/promontory-project-webisode?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A
Дом в Подмосковье
Дом в Подмосковье
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
фотограф Д. Лившиц
Entries & Living Spaces
Entries & Living Spaces
Hamer Interior DesignHamer Interior Design
Arch Deco
Arch Deco
Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior DesignHindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design
Large black and white art deco entryway with geometric concrete matt tiling from Perini matched with black and white stairway carpet runner. The project is a 1930s art deco Spanish mission-style house in Melbourne. See more from our Arch Deco Project.
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
The entry to Quail's End has a vintage blanket chest used as a hallway catch-all, French Wall hooks, and a vintage French settee. The large wicker mirror came from Palm Beach, and the Navajo Rug works well with the style mix. Reclaimed barn wood was used throughout the house as door casings, to soften the plain mid-century door frames. Photo by Bret Gum for Flea Market Decor Magazine
Jourdan Dunn's Home - Period Property in Statement Colours with a Luxurious Twis
Jourdan Dunn's Home - Period Property in Statement Colours with a Luxurious Twis
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
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.
Promised Land Farm
Promised Land Farm
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
The wallpaper is F. Schumacher and settee is Hickory Chair. Nancy Nolan
Maison de campagne
Maison de campagne
Sandra Neyrat IntérieursSandra Neyrat Intérieurs
Eclectic Global Home
Eclectic Global Home
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
When our client requested storage for the entry table, we went with a dresser instead of a typical console table. The shagreen texture added just the right touch. Also, a tall and skinny mirror was the right move for such high ceilings.
Entrance hallway staircase
Entrance hallway staircase
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco J Fazio
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
We wanted to create a welcoming statement upon entering this newly built, expansive house with soaring ceilings. To focus your attention on the entry and not the ceiling, we selected a custom, 48- inch round foyer table. It has a French Wax glaze, hand-rubbed, on the solid concrete table. The trefoil planter is made by the same U.S facility, where all products are created by hand using eco- friendly materials. The finish is white -wash and is also concrete. Because of its weight, it’s almost impossible to move, so the client adds freshly planted flowers according to the season. The table is grounded by the lux, hair- on -hide skin rug. A bronze sculpture measuring 2 feet wide buy 3 feet high fits perfectly in the built-in alcove. While the hexagon space is large, it’s six walls are not equal in size and wrap around a massive staircase, making furniture placement an awkward challenge We chose a stately Italian cabinet with curved door fronts and hand hammered metal buttons to further frame the area. The metal botanical wall sculptures have a glossy lacquer finish. The various sizes compose elements of proportion on the walls above. The graceful candelabra, with its classic spindled silhouette holds 28 candles and the delicate arms rise -up like a blossoming flower. You can’t help but wowed in this elegant foyer. it’s almost impossible to move, so the client adds freshly planted flowers according to the season.
История о нем
История о нем
Maria MikenaMaria Mikena
фотограф Евгений Кулибаба
Arts and Crafts House
Arts and Crafts House
Reyne DesignReyne Design
I worked with my client to create a home that looked and functioned beautifully whilst minimising the impact on the environment. We reused furniture where possible, sourced antiques and used sustainable products where possible, ensuring we combined deliveries and used UK based companies where possible. The result is a unique family home. We retained as much of the original arts and crafts features of this entrance hall including the oak floors, stair and balustrade. Mixing patterns through the stair runner, antique rug and alcove wallpaper creates an airy, yet warm and unique entrance.
Lake Harriet Renovation
Lake Harriet Renovation
Fiddlehead Design Group, LLCFiddlehead Design Group, LLC
Susan Gilmore
Gristmill Residence
Gristmill Residence
Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.
HOUSE OF FRAMES
HOUSE OF FRAMES
Susan Petioky DesignSusan Petioky Design
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Large 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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