Eclectic Entryway Design Ideas with an Orange Front Door

Mid-sized eclectic entry hall in Kent with blue walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, an orange front door and multi-coloured floor.

Cumberland Residence

BAR Architects

Matthew Millman | Matthew Millman Photography
Photo of an eclectic front door in San Francisco with a single front door and an orange front door.

Adirondack Inspired Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Inspiration for an eclectic entryway in Philadelphia with brown walls, a single front door and an orange front door.

Artist Retreat

Catherine French Design, LLC.

Photo of an eclectic foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door and brown floor.

Classic Georgian Front Door with Pop

Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

Upon entering through the home’s massive revitalized flame red front door, guests are greeted by the newly created classic staircase with its zebra print runner ©Spacecrafting

Cotswold Cottage

Siobhan Loates Interiors

Bootroom storage with bench country family home
Design ideas for a small eclectic mudroom in Gloucestershire with terra-cotta floors and an orange front door.

Crescent Heights

J. Latter Design LLC + Realtor

Photo of a small eclectic front door in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, an orange front door and multi-coloured floor.

On the Ravine

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

A close up of the front door, surrounded by the shoshugibon siding.
Inspiration for a large eclectic front door in Chicago with black walls, slate floors, a single front door, an orange front door and blue floor.

Hall's Inn

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Bob Cornell Construction Interiors: Barbara Clayton Design Landscape: Keenan & Sveiven Photos: Scott Amundson
Design ideas for an eclectic mudroom in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door and an orange front door.

Whisper Creek Home Staging

Lenko Design, LLC

MFRMLS PHOTO Entryway into home. Staged with homeowners existing furniture.
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Eclectic Exteriors

Elnaz Irby Design

Photo of an eclectic front door in Houston with grey walls, a double front door, an orange front door and white floor.

KURRABA POINT HOUSE 2024

No Chintz

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front door in Sydney with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, an orange front door, brown floor and brick walls.

Eclectic Exteriors

Elnaz Irby Design

Photo of an eclectic front door in Houston with grey walls, a double front door, an orange front door and white floor.

On the Ravine

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

This is the new entry to the home. It features shoshugibon siding from Delta Millworks.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic front door in Chicago with black walls, slate floors, a single front door, an orange front door and blue floor.

Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!

Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD

Inspiration for an eclectic front door in Kent with a single front door and an orange front door.

Classic Georgian Entry with Pop

Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

Upon entering through the home’s massive revitalized flame red front door, guests are greeted by the newly created classic staircase with its zebra print runner, while being beckoned into the stunning dining room by the eye-popping hot pink dining table. Classic light fixtures adorn every room of the home like fine jewelry at the Oscars. ©Spacecrafting

Cotswold Cottage

Siobhan Loates Interiors

Bootroom storage with bench country family home
Small eclectic mudroom in Gloucestershire with an orange front door.

On the Ravine

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

This is the new entry to the home. It features shoshugibon siding from Delta Millworks.
Mid-sized eclectic front door in Chicago with black walls, slate floors, a single front door, an orange front door and blue floor.

Artist Retreat

Catherine French Design, LLC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic front door in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an orange front door and brown floor.

Whisper Creek Home Staging

Lenko Design, LLC

MFRMLS PHOTO Staged with homeowners existing furniture.
Design ideas for an eclectic entryway in Other with beige walls, concrete floors, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floor.

Eclectic Entryway Design Ideas with an Orange 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.