The average entryway gets a lot of use and very little love. Exposed to slush covered boots, muddy paw prints, and exploding backpacks that immediately hit the floor when the kids come home, your entryway absorbs the impact of racing out the door in the morning and the after-work crash. Understandably, you don’t dedicate a lot of design energy on this small dirt and receipt collector. However, with everything that passes through your home’s front door it’s worth some attention and maybe even some style. In this small space, a little TLC goes a long way.
First things first, let’s talk about your front door. Even though you may be able to step over the threshold, lock the door behind you, and never have to interact with the outside world after 5pm, every passing car and wandering neighbor sees the outside of your entryway. This is prime real estate for some color. Switching up the color of your door is an easy way to brighten the exterior and add personality. Keep in mind that a good quality paint will last through direct sunlight and a good scrubbing without peeling off.
Once you’ve painted your door you’re ready to move inside. Your interior entryway should contain four things:
1.) Good lighting is not only beautiful but functional. As the designated shoe-tying, last makeup touch-up area, overhead or table top lighting is a necessity.
2.) Offer a place to sit. A chair or bench is essential to the entryway (I can’t be the only one whose winter boots take a good two minutes to lace up) and it makes your home feel cozy and welcoming to any guests.
3.) Storage is the heart and soul of any home and the entryway is no exception; shelves, hooks, and peg boards are a welcome addition. Storage corrals the little minutia that accompanies you from your car to your home- keys, mail, and umbrellas will now have a place.
4.) A rug that is durable and easily cleaned will keep dirt and mud from trailing throughout the house. A sturdy mat to wipe your shoes protects the rest of your home and gives you an opportunity to add a fun pattern or color.
If your home was built more recently you may be staring around and thinking, “Where is that darn entryway?” With the rise in popularity of ‘open-concept’ layout, the entryway is no longer a clearly defined room complete and separate from the rest of the house. However, an open floor plan is all the more reason to create a well styled entryway as it functions as an integral part of the whole house. In this case pay special attention to the details; try painting your entryway a complimentary color to your kitchen and use a neutral rug for a seamless style.
Whatever your entryway, a few simple additions and coordinating colors will have your clutter contained in top-notch style. *All pictures found on Pinterest.
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