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Entryway Inspo: Ideas for a Warm Welcome

Entryway Inspo: Ideas for a Warm Welcome

The entryway is the first thing you take in when entering a home and the entryway sets the tone for the rest of the house.

While you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, first impressions definitely matter!

Your entryway really should be decorated in a way that shows off your personal style.

It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or a huge villa, your guests will definitely notice your entryway, plus you’re the one it greets every time you come home from work!

It can be hard to make a small space stylish and practical at the same time, after all, you still put your shoes on over there and drop your keys there when you come home.

Without further ado, let’s get into some trendy entryway ideas I’m sure you’ll love!

1. Sleek Front Door

A sleek front door will make your home seem elevated and will completely change the game for you!

Sure bright colored doors are nice, but you really need to be careful with those!

2. Create a Niche

Having a niche is both intriguing and practical. This is a place where you can hang your coats or even shove in a small dresser!

3. Add an Interesting Light Fixture

The hanging light fixture will draw your guests’ eyes upwards and leave them with that wow factor!

4. Create a Gallery

If you’re an art lover, there’s no better place to hang your paintings and pictures than in the entryway!

You’ll get to showcase it to your guests, plus your entryway will be more interesting!

5. Make It Cozy

Add some warm tones and plenty of blankets and pillows and you’ll have an entryway that will make it hard to leave in the morning!

6. Let the Stairs Speak

Not everyone is lucky to have a grand staircase and in their entryway at that, but if you are one of the lucky ones, don’t do too much.

Let the stairs have their moment!

7. Keep It Simple

Less is More! Don’t do too much if you want a sleek entryway that reflects the rest of your home!

8. Wallpaper All Over

If you’re someone who’s a little bit extra, adding wallpaper to your entryway is a guarantee to elevating your space!

9. Custom Built-Ins

Built-ins are your best friend when it comes to small awkward spaces. Make your entryway stylish and functional since this space is also the busiest in the morning!

10. Vintage Accents

Vintage accents will definitely catch the eye, plus they’re fairly cheap nowadays!

11. Keep It Moody

Don’t be afraid to use dark colors. These two entryways have a mysterious and moody vibe to them!

12. Introduce the Color Palette of the House

The entryway sets the tone for the entire house, so why not incorporate the colors from the rest of your home and make all of these rooms cohesive?

13. Use Awkward Corners

Awkward corners can still be entryways if decorated right. Fit a small table and some plants and trays and you’re all set!

14. Bring In Texture

Apart from wallpaper, paneling is also a great way to bring intrigue to your space!

15. Go With Trusty Black and White

Black and white is a classic and this combo never gets old!

16. Or Gamble With Patterns and Colors

But if you like to gamble and live life on the edge, use the entryway to go all out! More is more!

17. Use a Mirror to Make It Bigger

If you have a small entryway and don’t have the space for any grand ideas, use a big mirror to fill up the space and make it bigger at the same time!

18. Get a Bench

Incorporating a bench into your space will not only make it cozy, but practical as well. No more crouching to tie your shoes!

19. Match the Floor and the Wall

Matching walls and floors will make your space seem bigger and more interesting.

20. Old-School Styling is In

Old trends always make a comeback, so incorporating them into your entryway is a win!