Intro to Entryways

Picture this: you are expecting company at your new home a week after you move in. You want to impress your guests, but also want to make them feel comfortable and welcome in the space. You want them to leave saying “I love their new place!”

What’s the best way to make a great first impression immediately? Open your door to an entryway that is unique to you!

Ultimately, the entryway should set the tone for the rest of your home. You want to turn this high-traffic, bustling area into a talking point and conversation starter. You want the entryway to remain functional and feature some accents that keep pathways clear.

 Creating a focal point directly in line with the home’s front door is an excellent strategy. Hanging an art piece featuring a statement color palette or unexpected design is a great way to spark some instant conversation. If size allows for it, consider placing a long console or even a small table with bookending chairs at the entryway. Place some bold accessories on the console or table to draw even more eye movement.

Laying a small rug by the door could have more function than being a drying place for you and your guests’ wet shoes. Rugs create warmth and adding one with a different texture is a must. Practically, rugs can also help insulate a home’s entryway and preserve the life of the flooring that experiences the most traffic of anywhere in the home. On the topic of practicality, if your home is lacking in storage space consider adding a stylish table with either closed or open spaces to store items.

If your entryway isn’t very well-lit, hanging a mirror near the door will help reflect light from opposing rooms of the home and, in turn, make the area appear larger. A floor lamp in a corner of the entryway is another strategy for bringing light into an often-windowless space.