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Small Space Condo Project
Small Space Condo Project
WW Design StudioWW Design Studio
This small condo's storage woes include no hall closet. The solution is to turn an empty vestibule into a multi-functional custom-built storage area that contains wine storage; display shelves; a make up area; shoe and boot storage; and a space for coats and small household appliances. The materials chosen complement the kitchen cabinetry and works seamlessly in the room. Photo: Caydence Photography
Gold Coast Condo Renovation
Gold Coast Condo Renovation
Elizabeth Stamos DesignElizabeth Stamos Design
This project was a complete gut renovation of our client's gold coast condo in Chicago, IL. We opened up and renovated the kitchen, living dining room, entry and master bathroom
Blossom Way Maximalist Home
Blossom Way Maximalist Home
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Original Artwork by Kat Allie, Photography by Jeremy Mason McGraw
Courtyard Gates
Courtyard Gates
Grizzly Iron, IncGrizzly Iron, Inc
A pair of courtyard entry gates. See more at http://facebook.com/grizzlyiron
WOOD + WROUGHT IRON
WOOD + WROUGHT IRON
Mather & Sullivan Architectural ProductsMather & Sullivan Architectural Products
Architect R. Harold Zook inspired wrought iron design on radius top genuine mahogany door with clear insulated glass
Living in a Vignette
Living in a Vignette
Seldin Design StudiosSeldin Design Studios
Living Room looking into Entry Sara Essex Bradley
Mosaics 3D Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Mosaics 3D Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
Glass Front Doors, Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front door is your home's initial focal point and glass doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
Privacy
Privacy
S. Bumbera Glass EtchingS. Bumbera Glass Etching
On this newly remodeled home etching the sidelites to imitate the design in the front door help bring a new life to the entry. Photo by S. Bumbera Glass Etching
Foyer
Foyer
Interior Analysis by Allan SkriloffInterior Analysis by Allan Skriloff
The Low 7ft. "tin ceiling" is in great contrast to the 30ft. high living room ceiling. A "Stickley" table and chimney stacks used as "pedestals".
Silk Road Residence
Silk Road Residence
Blake Civiello ArchitectureBlake Civiello Architecture
Entry archway leading to open dining (not pictured), kitchen (right in picture) and formal living (left in picture). Each space is differentiated by unique bright colors. Entry way is inspired by Moorish architecture. Interiors designed by Blake Civiello. Photos by Philippe Le Berre
progetto eclettico
progetto eclettico
Francesco AntoniazzaFrancesco Antoniazza
Entries
Entries
Nancy Boughton InteriorsNancy Boughton Interiors
a strathcona gem
a strathcona gem
mango design comango design co
Casual Chic-English Country Cottage
Casual Chic-English Country Cottage
Bardi DesignsBardi Designs
Tad Davis Photography
Contemporary New Build
Contemporary New Build
Interiors MatterInteriors Matter
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.
Frognal Apartment
Frognal Apartment
NW3 Interiors LtdNW3 Interiors Ltd
Monument Avenue
Monument Avenue
Patti Ryan Interior DesignPatti Ryan Interior Design
Gordon Gregory Photography
WOOD
WOOD
Mather & Sullivan Architectural ProductsMather & Sullivan Architectural Products
Two Raised Panel Design with multi-stepped Sticking Genuine Mahogany- Jacobean Stain with Dark Glaze
Custom Home: Clear Springs I Boerne, TX
Custom Home: Clear Springs I Boerne, TX
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Premium 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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