1Make It a Gallery
Douglas FriedmanAnyone with an extensive art collection is familiar with the problem of not knowing where to hang every piece. Expanding your gallery into your entryway is a beautiful way to welcome people into your home that immediately displays its style. Melinda and John Thomas James of M. James Design Group did exactly that in their Houston pied-à-terre.
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2Choose a Sleek Front Door
Emily FollowillSure, painted front doors can be beautiful, but a sleek and bright steel-and-glass front door is a game changer for your entryway. Architect Jeffrey Dungan replaced the solid front door in this Kansas City home with this custom one, letting natural light stream in and allowing the view of the outside to be a feature in the design.
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3Create a Niche
Hagan HinshawUnique houses often come with unique features, and whether or not your home’s entryway already has one, an alcove is a handy place to hang coats, hats, and other outdoor necessities. It also creates such an interesting design moment as soon as you walk in. The team at Shapeless Studio leaned into the personality of this post office turned home, preserving odd little nooks like this one and giving them new purposes.
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4Install a Fun Light Fixture
John Merkl 5Cover It in Lacquer
Kerry KirkLacquered walls are always impactful, and your entryway should be one of the most high-impact rooms in your house. Designer Katie Davis chose glossy olive green for the walls and coffered ceiling to give this room added dimension.
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6Create a Receiving Room
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7Design an Intriguing Exterior
Lisa Flood 8Add Stained Glass
Nate SheetsStained glass in an entryway is so classic and stunning. It’s a wonderful way to welcome guests into your home and eye candy for you to admire every single day. Of this historic Kansas City home, designer Annie Kern says, “The two-story stained glass window immediately sets a grand tone for the house.” She couldn’t be more correct.
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9Install a Skylight
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10Make It Cozy
Reid Rolls 11Embrace the Drama
Robert Peterson 12Let the Stairs Do the Talking
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13Combine Statement Wallcoverings
Kirsten Francis 14Introduce the Color Palette
Mary Craven Dawkins 15Go Dark
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16Incorporate Antiques
Robin Henry filled this 1910 farmhouse with an array of antiques but made sure it didn’t skew too traditional with unexpected colors, fresh accents, and bold pattern mixing. Glossy honey-colored walls create a warm welcome.
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17Keep It Small But Mighty
To bring some color to your entryway while keeping it casual, lean some oil paintings on the floor under a narrow console table. We’re loving the eclectic vibe of the houndstooth area rug, antique table, and farmhouse pitcher in this space by Andrew Flesher.
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18Customize an Organization Zone
Customize an entryway workhorse that gets everything done in one piece! A floating bench and storage piece in this entrance by Kureck Jones proves just how useful it can be. With two drawers for essential eyesores and a surface for a lamp and a small bench with a comfy cushion, this two-in-one built-in has it all. Plus, there's still room for a mirror and plenty of wall hooks.
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19Squeeze Into a Corner
Sarah SolisEven a corner can become a proper entry with the right accessories. Designer Sarah Solis couldn’t fit a large round center table in this entryway, so she nestled a smaller and taller option into a corner for a similar effect and then spruced up the floors with an area rug.
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20Make a Statement With Art
Ferguson ShamamianIn this New York City restored industrial loft, Bunny Williams Interior Design and the architecture firm Ferguson & Shamamian used the entryway as a way to set the scene for what's ahead: an impressive art collection, period elements with contemporary spins, and airy, light colors. A foyer is an ideal place to hang a favorite piece of art for maximum impact. This entry hall lets the client's artwork and the stunning bones be the stars of the show.
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