Tips for designing small entryways
Having designed apartments in New York City, we understand that an entryway in the apartment is a luxury for most. Whether that entryway opens into a large living area or into a passage, the entryway will always be the first space in your home to welcome you after a long day. May it be a big space or just a wall in a tiny hallway, entryways create that first impression. Even if it is just a wall by the door every entryway can be turned into a highly functional area you’ve always wanted. May it be to hang your coats or that extra storage for your shoes, check out these tips to design and style small entryways for your home.
Define the area first
Decide which area you want to utilize as your entryway. If your house has a designated entryway, great! If not, think which space may work the best for the function you want it to carry. Since we are speaking of small spaces, sometimes getting creative is the only to combine utility and style.
Decide what you want to utilize the entryway for
Is it a wall by the door that you want to use to hang coats/bags? Do you just want to add extra storage for shoes? Do you need a table to keep your mail, keys and other smaller items? Defining the role you want the entryway to play will make it easy for you to visualize the space. It will help you understand what furniture would be needed. Some of the most common functions that an entryway can be used for are storage, seating, area to hang coats, bags, umbrellas or hats. Another important function would be to create a designated place to keep keys, mail, sunglasses and other such smaller everyday objects. Check these below ideas for small entryways. You can mix and match furniture and decor as per your needs, style and preferences.
Seating
May it be a slimline bench or just a few small stools, some sort of seating area is preferred by many to take the shoes off and to keep the bags. It also gives entrance a cozy, welcoming look. If you don’t have space for storing shoes separately, go for a bench/seating that doubles as storage.
Dwellistic’s top 3 Entryway Seating Options : Option 1 , Option 2 , Option 3
Entryway Console Table
A good console table is always a good idea for entryways. No more losing keys in the morning. You can also add trays to keep your mail, sunglasses and other everyday objects. (Or to keep masks and sanitizers too!) Most console tables for entryways are tall, allowing more storage for shoes, sheets, hats or miscellaneous items tucked in baskets below. A console table will instantly change how your entryway looks. This functional piece can never go out of style.
Dwellistic’s top three Entryway Console Table Options: Option 1 , Option 2 , Option 3
Wall to the rescue
Don’t have enough space for seating or a console table, yet wished you could have a functional and stylish entryway? Turn to your walls. There is so much you can do with walls to make it functional and stylish. The best way to utilize an entryway wall is by adding decorative hooks for hanging coats, bags or hats. Depending on the space available, add a sleek floating shelf that can hold smaller everyday objects. To complete the look, get creative. Paint the wall, add wallpapers, add color through plants and some wall art.
Entryway Styling Tips
Lighting
A good entryway needs to have good lighting. A table lamp, floor lamp or even changing the ceiling lamp for a nicer fixture will change the look of entryway.
Rugs
Adding a rug will define and separate the entryway from rest of the house. It will add that cozy element right from the entrance to your home.
Plants
Adding green color to any space always does wonders. Nothing feels more welcoming than plants. So add them on the floor or ceiling or both.
Mirror and wall art
Mirrors are our favorite entryway decor element not only to check yourself on the way out, but also to make the space feel bigger and brighter. Mirrors are perfect for small spaces with limited light. You can also consider adding small-framed art prints that match the style of your entryway for adding more personality to it.
Tabletop accessories
Our favorite part of styling entryways is table top accessories. When we think of entryway table top, we think of objects that can hold keys, mail, phones and smaller everyday things. A good way to organize these without clutter is by using decorative trays or bowls. We are listing some of our favorite tabletop objects below.
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