Your entryway is the first impression of your home – it sets the tone for the entire space. Whether you have a grand foyer or a small hallway, a beautifully styled entry can make your home feel inviting, polished, and intentional.
Here’s Sojo’s 5 tips on how to create an entryway that truly wows:
1. Anchor the Space with a Console Table
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Choose the Right Size: Select a console table that suits the proportions of your entryway.
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Create Balance: Style the console table with décor on both sides, or lean into asymmetry for a more modern feel.
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Slim & Space-Saving: Console tables are typically narrow, making them ideal for small or tight entryways without taking up too much space.
2. Make a Statement with Wall Features
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Mirrors for Light & Space: A mirror not only opens up the area but also gives you a quick check before heading out.
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Artwork with Impact: Choose a bold piece that sets the mood for your home.
3. Add Lighting for Warmth
- Table Lamp/s: Soft lighting adds a welcoming glow.
- Add Style and Height: Lamps bring vertical interest to your console or side table, adding balance and layering to your styling.
- Provides Functional Lighting: Perfect for darker entryways or homes without overhead lighting, offering enough brightness without being harsh.
4. Incorporate Natural Elements
- Fresh Flowers or Greenery: Instantly bring life and freshness to the space.
- Vase of Sticks: Adds height and drama. Tall sticks or branches draw the eye upward, adding vertical interest and making a bold statement without cluttering the space.
5. Layer with Rugs
- Choose the Right Size: Select a rug that suits the proportions of your entryway.
- Create Visual Flow: A runner rug is usually the best rug for entrances/hallways to draw the eye into the home, guiding guests further inside and adding a sense of continuity.
- Define the Space: A rug can visually anchor your entry and introduce colour or pattern.
Final Thoughts:
A thoughtfully styled entryway is more than just a pass-through — it’s your chance to set the tone and make a lasting impression. With a few key styling elements, you can create a space that feels welcoming and polished, offering both functionality and a warm invitation to all who enter.
