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Easy Entryway Decor Ideas to Try Today
First impressions matter.
For your home, the entryway is the first impression. It’s the space that sets the tone for your home and tells visitors what to expect.
Considering the role the entryway plays, it’s baffling how often it’s overlooked. Much of that negligence is due to a lack of space, which means many people deem it futile to decorate an area so small.
But any interior designer will tell you there is no space too small to decorate.
It’s time to blow the dust away from the old console table, put it to good use, and make your entryway say, “Welcome home!” when you step through the door.
Ready to make an entrance? Keep reading.
Below, we’ll talk about some easy, DIY-friendly ideas to brighten up the space and make it go from drab to fab.
Here are some of our favorite entryway decor ideas:
Add a Pedestal Table
A small pedestal table is a stylish and functional decor element that provides the ideal foundation for a vignette. If you don’t want to put together a display, add an eye-catching tray and use the table as a handy spot to keep your keys, mail, and other everyday trinkets. Remember not to make a mess on the table because it can spoil the appearance of the entire space, even if everything else is pristine.
Install Wall Shelves
A cramped entryway won’t have enough space for a pedestal table. To save floor space and personalize the area, install a few wall shelves vertically, at eye level. Be careful not to install them at a height where you can hit your head. Display decorative pots with low-maintenance artificial stems or other small whatnots that fill you with positive energy, like photographs and memorabilia.
Get a Mirror
You don’t have to go overboard when decorating an entryway. Sometimes, you just need to include one distinctive feature to mirror the tone inside your home (see what we did there?). Mirrors are essential because entryways are convenient spots to check your appearance before heading out. Besides this, they’re also welcoming stops upon returning. Plus, mirrors create an illusion of spaciousness, making your entryway appear larger and brighter.
Create a Feature Wall
If you don’t want to add items to your entryway, you can bring the decor to the wall by your front door. Contrary to some widely accepted myths, you can make a bold statement with very little. For example, find intricate wallpaper conducive to the aesthetic you’re trying to achieve and plaster it on one wall as a feature. Alternatively, hang a faux green wall panel to get depth and color in one.
Make a Vignette
Tie the decor in your entryway together by weaving a narrative from the floor to the table to the walls. Don’t throw random pretty items together and expect them to look like your Pinterest board. Create a vignette by hanging frames or sunhats on the walls and connect it to a console table display with similar materials or a kindred theme. A curated approach such as this ensures your entryway is coordinated and easy on the eye.
Use Narrow Benches
Narrow benches are often at the heart of many entryways. These versatile additions are common because they’re practical - they offer a convenient seat for putting on shoes and a place to rest bags. And if the bench is long enough, it can even prop some pillows on it, like in the photo below. If space is limited, a sturdy chair can also do the trick.
Add Artwork
You can’t make a space feel complete without a few pieces of artwork. Round off your decorating spree with art pieces that resonate with you and tell visitors more about your personality and preferences. You can choose any art you like - hand-drawn, abstract, realistic portraits, etc. You can even make your own collection of smaller prints with bolder colors.
Play With Lighting
Adding good lighting isn’t a decor idea of its own, but it’s a great addition to any choice you make for your entryway. Lighting sets the mood of the space and tells visitors what kind of ambiance they should expect inside. Plus, it also helps you transition from the outside world back into your hideout. Install sconces on the walls, add a tall lamp in the corner, or use overhead lights to bring the features you want to light.
Include a Coat Rack
We’ve left the most important idea for last. No entryway is finished without a place to hang coats, hats, and bags. Browse online and offline stores for a coat rack that’s not just a pole with hooks and opt for one that’s interesting to look at. If you’re wanting for more space, install hooks on the walls to keep things organized. Just be mindful not to let too many items pile up - a clutter-free entryway says a lot about the people living in the home.
Conclusion
Start looking at your entryway as a space worth investing in. With these easy entryway decor ideas you can do in a day, you’ll have a welcoming, stylish, and functional introduction to your home.
Give your entryway some love and ensure that every arrival is a happy welcome and every departure is a warm goodbye.