Functional Entryway Ideas That Make a Beautiful First Impression
How to Create a Welcoming Entryway
A beautiful and well-organized entryway will make a home feel more inviting. But knowing which steps to take to get the job done may not seem obvious. To help you pack a lot of style and function into your current foyer, no matter it's size, we gathered our favorite entryway ideas for your inspiration.
1. How to Create an Entryway in an Open Concept Home
Interior designer Amy Fasnacht from Havenly, an online home decorating service was tasked with transforming an empty, open concept space without a proper entryway into a multifunctional abode. To accomplish the mission, Fasnacht carved up the room into clearly defined zones for specific purposes. Placing a rough-hewed bench behind the sofa carved out a little entryway. The piece of furniture conveniently located near the front door is a landing strip for grab and go items like handbags.
2. Efficient Entryway in a Swedish Apartment
Not having a closet in the entryway is not a problem for this Swedish apartment seen on Alvhem. A recessed wall deep enough for shelves with a 10-inch depth becomes a handy spot to keep shoes and hang coats. A pendant light, sizeable gilded mirror, and small seat add practical function. On the floor are square ceramic tiles that stand up to wet shoes.
3. Funky Entryway Chairs
Having a place to put on or take off shoes in an entryway is essential in many homes. We believe that the bench, chair, or stool you decide to keep near your front door should show off your unique style. Case in point, these Eames inspired chairs.
The molded plastic seats were initially solid blue. Interior designer Megan Pflug gave them a stunning new look with patterned marble fabric. Her decoupage project required three yards of material, which was cut to fit each chair before being attached to the original surface using Mod Podge glue. Afterward, a couple of coats clear water-based polyurethane was applied to the fabric to protect against moisture and stains.
4. Boho Inspired Entryway With Midcentury Furniture
The super talented design team at Amber Interiors out of Calabasas, California gave a tired ranch house a fresh and modern new look. The revamped entryway is 100 percent swoon-worthy. Anchoring the space is a gorgeous, oversized mirror reflecting the lovely living room. Below it is a midcentury, wood slat bench in teak that provides a place to sit or drop off handbags. A Turkish rug brings room warming color. In the corner is a pop of natural greenery. On the right is another midcentury seat made of wood. On top are two sheepskin rugs for comfort.
5. Black and White Small Entryway
This chic and tiny entryway brimming with style is by Jennifer Wagner Schmidt Interior Design situated in Fairfax, Virginia. The fantastic foyer is equipped with a glossy lacquer console table with drawer storage. Above it is a faux bamboo mirror in white. Dressing up the walls is black and white wallpaper in a modern Moroccan inspired trellis pattern. Framed art is perfect for personalizing a space. Here a small print is a nice touch.
6. Beautiful Porcelain Tile Works in Hardworking Entryways
Durable, water-resistant flooring is ideal for busy entryways especially in areas prone to lots of wet weather. That is why Chicago-based interior designer Claire Staszak from Centered by Design installed porcelain tile in an eye-popping pattern in this entryway. Compared to ceramic tile, porcelain is harder and less porous making it an ideal choice for high traffic areas.
7. Elegant Small Entryway in a New York City Apartment
The entryway in this New York City apartment decorated by Murphy Deesign [sic] almost broke Instagram. The beautiful trellis wallpaper in ginger jar blue is from Black & Spiro in Queensland, Australian. The gorgeous, geometric console is a score from a West Elm sale. The blue glass faceted mirror is from Bungalow 5. On the floor is a classic, chinoiserie umbrella stand. A gold runner with a Turkish inspired motif by Lulu and Georgia covers the floor.
8. Colorful Entryway Covered in Tile
Swedish interior designer Daniel Heckscher from Note Design Studio updated what was once a cookie cutter apartment foyer into a playful entryway using porcelain tile. Covering the walls and floor created a one of a kind space that is moisture resistant. The square tiles on the walls create a repeating diamond pattern. On the floor, brick style tiles are laid out in a herringbone pattern. Grout in contrasting colors enhances both layouts.
9. Modern Farmhouse Entryway
Blogger Krystin Lee from Suburban Faux Pas has a few tricks for styling an entryway at the bottom of a stairway with a ceiling that reaches the second floor. Modern trellis wallpaper from York Coverings extending from the floor to the top of home's second level sets the tone. A natural wood table from the Wicker Emporium is an elegant touch that does not feel overdone. The white scroll mirror and the two knitted poufs "chairs" are stylish and practical pieces from Homesense.
10. How to Style Your Foyer
Creating a beautiful entryway is child's play with these styling tips from the décor experts at Havenly. Their example uses a simple console to establish an attractive focal point for those entering the home whether it is centered with the front door or up against an adjacent wall. While the console's primary purpose is to provide a spot to drop keys and bags, it is also an excellent spot for displaying knickknacks. When decorating your foyer do not forget about the walls. A mirror surrounded by wall art will make a stellar first impression.
11. This Modern Entryway Will Inspired You to be Tidy
We believe a beautifully decorated entryway with lots of practical storage will inspire you to keep things tidy instead of throwing your stuff in a massive heap. This gorgeous foyer by Angela Belt at Homepolish an interior design company out of New York City is a for instance. A porcelain tile floor in a modern black and white pattern is exceptionally welcoming. A vintage shag rug brings room brightening colors. A rustic wood bench provides a place to slip on shoes. A modern wood console adds extra storage space. A black ceramic table lamp offers a soft glow at night when an overhead fixture would be considered too bright.
12. Entryway Hack for Growing Families
Affordable solutions that maximize function at home are always winning ideas. So it is no wonder that this entryway hack is a very popular pin on Pinterest. The unit is an old bedroom dresser painted turquoise. Afterward, small chalkboards were attached to each drawer. Now every member of this family has a place to put their grab and go stuff.
13. Minimalist Entryway With Pops of Greenery
If you are looking to ditch all of the clutter in your entryway (including the furniture), behold this minimalist space by Antonia the German Blogger behind Craftifair. On the left wall are Muuto Wood Coatrack Dots. A set of five costs around $150. On the right is a wall mounted storage box for keys, sunglasses, and other small items. On top are a couple of small plants that infuse the space with a little greenery. The mirror above it all helps to brighten the foyer by reflecting sunlight from a nearby window.
14. How to Fake a Tile Floor in Your Entryway
It is a common problem for renters — how do you add style and function to a room if you are not allowed to renovate — not to mention hang stuff on the walls? Medina, the décor blogger from Grillo Designs, came up with a couple of solutions. First, she covered up the existing floor in her entrywaywith peel and stick vinyl wallpaper. (Bonus: vinyl wallpapers are somewhat water resistant and can be wiped clean, making them perfect for families with young kids.) Notice the wire magazine rack on the wall? It was installed using a self-adhesive plastic hook.
15. Practical Pieces Establish an Entryway in a Small Apartment
Several practical pieces helped Amy, the content creator at Homey Oh My whip up an entryway in a tiny corner in her apartment. To anchor the space, she added a narrow console table ideal for dumping little items like keys and mail. To personalize the nook she spruced up the table with a ceramic vase and a couple of candlestick holders. The black tray on the right is a catchall for itty bitty things like gum, jewelry, and a mini flashlight. The coatrack on the left is the perfect size for a couple of jackets and handbags.
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