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Winner of Home of The Year 2022 - Western Living Magazine
Winner of Home of The Year 2022 - Western Living Magazine
I Know A Guy RenovationsI Know A Guy Renovations
Winner of Home of The Year 2022 - Western Living Magazine
Sophisticated Key West Style
Sophisticated Key West Style
Pinto Designs and AssociatesPinto Designs and Associates
Interior Design: Pinto Designs Architect: Robert Wade Landscape Architect: Raymond Jungles Photography: Kim Sargent
Spanish Trail Estate
Spanish Trail Estate
Design by SashaDesign by Sasha
Modern mediterranean style foyer
Cobble Hill Brownstone, Brooklyn, New York
Cobble Hill Brownstone, Brooklyn, New York
Zimmerman Workshop Architecture + DesignZimmerman Workshop Architecture + Design
Expanded doorways to the living room/parlor and family room/back parlor, as well as a third window in the back, bring in more light to the hallway and give the overall space a more open feel.
Кваритра на "Золотой миле" в Москве
Кваритра на "Золотой миле" в Москве
Елизавета МедведеваЕлизавета Медведева
автор фото: Сергей Красюк
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
A view of the mud room just off the 3 car garage. We choose to use a herringbone tile that is scratch resistant and easy to clean.
lawton
lawton
Sarah E. DeedsSarah E. Deeds
built in bench with solid ash top, shoe cubbies and flip up lid for scarves, hats , and gloves
Real Estate
Real Estate
SPCA Visual MarbellaSPCA Visual Marbella
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
Cielo Home Interior DesignCielo Home Interior Design
David Papazian
Curated Family Charmer
Curated Family Charmer
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
This entry has a beige art piece hung against a beige, textured wallpaper. A dark wooden chest is accompanied by a gold snake light fixture.
Sunny Valley, 330 m2
Sunny Valley, 330 m2
Nirenburg.DesignNirenburg.Design
Яркий ковер из мелкофооматной плитки на полу, яркие терракотовые стены
Totteridge Manor House
Totteridge Manor House
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The entrance was transformed into a bright and welcoming space where original wood panelling and lead windows really make an impact.
Common area designs
Common area designs
Vanguard Development NYCVanguard Development NYC
The best interior designers & architects in NYC! Residential interior design, Common area design, Hospitality design, Exterior design, Commercial design - any interior or architectural design basically from a unique design team :) Our goal is to provide clients in Manhattan, New York, New Jersey & beyond with outstanding architectural & interior design services and installation management through a unique approach and unparalleled work quality. Our mission is to create Dream Homes that change people's lives! Working with us is a simple two step process - Design & Installation. The core is that all our design ideas (interior design of an apartment, restaurant, hotel design or architectural design of a building) are presented through exceptionally realistic images, delivering the exact look of your future interior/exterior, before you commit to investing. The Installation then abides to the paradigm of 'What I See Is What I Get', replicating the approved design. All together it gives you full control and eliminates the risk of having an unsatisfactory end product - no other interior designer or architect can offer. Our team's passion, talent & professionalism brings you the best possible result, while our client-oriented philosophy & determination to make the process easy & convenient, saves you great deal of time and concern. In short, this is Design as it Should be... Other services: Lobby design, Store & storefront design, Hotel design, Restaurant design, House design www.vanguard-development.com
Seattle Home
Seattle Home
Heidi Caillier DesignHeidi Caillier Design
Haris Kenjar
Pearse Street Cottesloe
Pearse Street Cottesloe
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
Serena Pearce -Code Lime Photography
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
Prairie Style Reimagined
Prairie Style Reimagined
Lord DesignLord Design
Photography by Blackstone Studios Restoration by Arciform Decorated by Lord Design
Morning Star - Dover Shores
Morning Star - Dover Shores
Matt White Custom HomeMatt White Custom Home
Large pivot front door with stone exterior. Front door clad in barn wood
Woodley House
Woodley House
Kelsie Hornby, ASID, Elegant Designs, Inc.Kelsie Hornby, ASID, Elegant Designs, Inc.
Elegant Designs, Inc. Foyer ceiling featuring decorative painting in the lighted dome. (photography by Dan Mayers) Decorative painter Paul Bertholet
Traditional Paradise Valley House Renovation
Traditional Paradise Valley House Renovation
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
This renovation was for a couple who were world travelers and wanted to bring their collected furniture pieces from other countries into the eclectic design of their house. The style is a mix of contemporary with the façade of the house, the entryway door, the stone on the fireplace, the quartz kitchen countertops, the mosaic kitchen backsplash are in juxtaposition to the traditional kitchen cabinets, hardwood floors and style of the master bath and closet. As you enter through the handcrafted window paned door into the foyer, you look up to see the wood trimmed clearstory windows that lead to the backyard entrance. All of the shutters are remote controlled so as to make for easy opening and closing. The house became a showcase for the special pieces and the designer and clients were pleased with the result. Photos by Rick Young

Luxury 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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