The Entryway. They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. The entryway is the first impression visitors get of your home. It doesn’t matter if it’s a grand foyer or a small hallway, you want it to be inviting and welcoming to your guests. When you arrive home, it’s a place for you to set down your keys and hang up your coat. On your way out the door you can quickly grab these items and maybe take a last look in the mirror before you leave. The entryway serves many functions and you can meet each of them with style. Here are some design ideas to use as inspiration to help you create a fabulous entryway.
Entryway Inspiration
1. Make a small entryway seem larger by adding a huge mirror that sits on the floor. Place a simple table and bench in front of it, add some accessories and voila! You’ve created a beautiful and inviting space.
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Photography by Angus Fergusson
2. A blue and white chevron pattern helps define this entryway and gives it tons of personality. A simple cabinet painted in white provides storage, while a vintage gold-framed mirror dresses things up.
3. Yellow tone-on-tone striped walls add interest to this entryway without be overpowering. Mixing contemporary patterns with antique and traditional elements gives it warmth and makes it comfortable. Notice the use of balanced design beginning with the mirror and the chest, flanked by two matching plants and chairs.
4. Creatively stacking different sized cubes gives this entryway form and function on a budget. The shoes and handbags seem more like decorative accessories than items placed there for storage.
5. If you don’t have enough room to place a table on the floor, add a small narrow shelf on the wall. I don’t know what that is that’s holding the outgoing mail, but it’s such a clever idea.
6. A tall flower arrangement gives height to this entryway vignette as it follows the lines of the staircase. Two vintage trunks make for great storage beneath the table, add a contrasting color and texture, and anchor the design.
7. If you have a large active family, you need an entryway that functions efficiently to keep your family organized. And looks amazing, inviting and tidy. This space checks off each of those boxes.
Which of these ideas inspires you the most? What do you like the best/least about your entryway?
Love the yellow tone on tone walls in the BH&G picture! I love the look of that entry way!! It is gorgeous and that idea will be with me all day.
Also loving the entryway vignette from M. Elle Design and thinking that I should do something like that in my hallway.
The entryway is such a fun space to decorate. A little change can make a big difference!
I agree with Melanie about the BHG picture! It’s so pretty! I’ve never actually had a ‘proper’ entryway. Some day…
It is a lovely entryway. It’s so warm and welcoming. Thanks for stopping by Doreen!
These entrances are beautiful, love the first one, its so me!!
That first on is SO you, Myrna!!
Hi Peggy!
I’m about the redecorate my guest bathroom and office and you and Missi are the only sites I thought of. I’m in love with the Chevron look right now but, my house is more in the neighborhood of picture #3. I wonder if I can get away with a lighter color Chevron look in the guest bathroom. Or maybe even accent pieces. Maybe chocolate and teal chevron accent pieces? My office on the other hand needs to be 100% functional because right now I am patient coordinating for my kids and manhandling enough “house management” for 10 families! I don’t even have time to write very much anymore. So, organized is a must! I’ll be doing some digging around for ideas. Hope you are doing great!
Hi Nikki! I am honored; thank you so much!
Either of your ideas for the guest bath would work. Keep me posted on what you finally choose. Have fun going through my organizing archives. There’s lots of info there that can be of help to you! 