Photography by Carlos Perez Lopez © Chromatica.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic foyer in Other with black walls, ceramic floors, a pivot front door and a black front door.

Devlin Drive

Interior Particulier

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front door in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, brown floor and recessed.

Hawthorne Foursquare

Copeland + Co.

Design ideas for a large eclectic foyer in Portland with beige walls, ceramic floors, a pivot front door and a white front door.

The Hazelnut

Mayors Architects

Photo of a small eclectic entry hall in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floor.

L'appartamento di una giovane coppia

Studio28Habitat

Small eclectic foyer in Bologna with white walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floor.

An eclectic contemporary home

Kaiko Design Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front door in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a gray front door, beige floor and brick walls.

Eclectic Kitchen and Living Space

LU Design Build

Photography by Karen Palmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic front door in St Louis with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and brown floor.

Cole Valley Condo

User

Inspiration for an eclectic entryway in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a white front door, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Christchurch Home

Design + Supply Co

Photo of an eclectic entryway in Christchurch with white walls, travertine floors, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Wildes Meadow

PMH Building Co

Simon Bullard
Photo of a large eclectic front door in Wollongong with white walls, ceramic floors, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and beige floor.

Rustic and Unique Front Door

Tri-Supply Company

Elegant Star Series from ODL, with a star-shaped bevel, textured glass, and nickel or patina finish, is a softer take on the motif. It provides a medium level of privacy. More beautiful exterior entry doors available at your local Tri-Supply showroom

Beauty Uncaptured: A Glimpse of a Design Interrupted

Mayors Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic vestibule in Moscow with a pivot front door.

Lagoon Views

LJS Design Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front door in San Diego with multi-coloured walls, limestone floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floor.

Rustic Contemporary Downtown Multi-Level Home

REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES

Photography by Heather Mace of RA+A
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic foyer in Albuquerque with beige walls, porcelain floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

House GP

meik architecture + design

Deandra Farniha
This is an example of an eclectic front door in Other with a pivot front door and a glass front door.

APIUMHUB

PUZZLE URBANO

Distribuidor entrada
This is an example of a large eclectic foyer in Barcelona with grey walls, laminate floors, a pivot front door, a brown front door and grey floor.

Murano at Portofino

The Wall Studio LLC

This private foyer gives a sense of arrival with a custom pivot door and glass side lights. An art tapestry adds interest and softness to this space.

Laundry, mud rooms and front entrance cabinets

User

High Shine Closet. Nexs cabinets Inc
Photo of a small eclectic front door in Calgary with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Pearse Street Cottesloe

Jodie Cooper Design

Serena Pearce -Code Lime Photography
This is an example of a large eclectic foyer in Perth with white walls, limestone floors, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and beige floor.

Entry

Beth Howley Creative LLC

This is an example of an eclectic foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a white front door and vaulted.

Eclectic Entryway Design Ideas with a Pivot Front Door

Make coming home a pleasure by making sure your entryway – also known as a foyer or vestibule – is the perfect transition from the public world to the private world. Your choice of front door, the organisation and general flow of the entryway should be practical and reflect the style of your home. Your entryway, foyer or vestibule is the first impression guests will have of your eclectic home. Does it reflect you and your household? Here are a few ways to make your entryway better - and if all else fails, there's always hiring an interior designer to help.

How can you make your front door stand out?

Front doors can make or break a home’s appeal. An outdated or ill-fitting front door will imply what lies beyond is just as overdue for a makeover. No one wants a front door that stands out for all the wrong reasons, so choose one that suits the style of your home. Aluminium doors, for example, are more suited to contemporary-style homes, whereas ornate timber doors suit period homes. That doesn’t mean you can’t inject some of your own personality, though. While the architectural style should remain the same, you can shake things up with paint colours and quirky door handles. If you’re planning a new home, play around with the size and shape of your entrance door, too, and if you want to include a screen door, look for one that architecturally complements the existing front door.

How can you create an organised entryway or foyer?

An organised eclectic foyer requires smart storage solutions – otherwise it’s at risk of becoming a dumping zone. Think about what you do when you first walk into your home. Most people will put their keys down, store a bag or coat, then take their shoes off. If this sounds like you, and your entryway is relatively sizeable, consider including some built-in joinery or a slimline console or hall table. Otherwise, hooks for keys, a coat stand and shoe rack will suffice. If you have a large family, allocate one drawer or shelf to each member of the clan. And finally, don’t overcrowd this area with belongings that can’t be stored in a bedroom. When guests arrive, you want to be able to offer them somewhere to put down their belongings.

Could a dirt room save your floors and entry?

Having a mudroom isn’t commonplace in Australia and New Zealand, but it is becoming increasingly popular as a means to keep mess at bay. In coastal areas, it is sometimes referred to as a sand room, while in rural areas, it can be known as a dirt room. A mudroom is usually a secondary entrance or located at the back entrance, and is ideal for storing shoes, school backpacks, sports equipment and pet essentials. You don’t have to dedicate an entire room to a mudroom. A narrow hall or partial wall will do the trick just fine – just add built-ins, some cubbies for individual family members and a bench. If you have a laundry that has direct access to the outdoors, it’s an ideal opportunity to convert it into a multi-purpose space. Combining a laundry and mudroom is a logical and effective use of space. If there’s no room inside, take a look outside. If you have a verandah, cordon off an area for the likes of dirty soccer boots and surfboards.