A Beautiful Entryway: First Impressions Last
First impression starts at the entrance to your home. Whether you are a sociable person who loves throwing parties and inviting friends over for dinner or a homebody who wants to be left alone (or something like that), creating an entryway that is as impressive as the living room and as inviting as the kitchen makes coming home more exciting. It also makes your house a source of pride. How many people exert an effort to decorate their entryway?
The most important element of decorating an entryway is lighting. When someone steps through your door at night, they should be welcomed with enough light to come inside. Entryway lights shouldn’t be too bright or overwhelming, so choose something subtle such as a flush-mount fixture or sconces. You can find these light fixtures in beautiful designs to match any home’s decor.
You should also have a small table somewhere near your entryway. The table should be small and fit snugly against the wall so guests won’t trip. Place a beautiful flower arrangement on the table to welcome your guests and keep a small decorative bowl on the table to hold keys, cell phones, or other belongings.
What’s a nice table or chest without life? By this I mean color. Paint your entryway walls with a nice shade. Neutral tones are subtle but signify warmth, while bright colors are cheerful and inviting. Scan the rooms in your house and choose a similar motif or one that matches their color. You and your guests will instantly feel at home the minute you step in the door.
Another recommended decor for the walls to further enhance the color is a mirror. The spot above the table is a complementing area to hang the mirror. It can add elegance to the room.
An alternative to a mirror on the wall is an artwork. You can hang a painting or a portrait. Photographs are also an option, especially that they give a personal touch. You can have a photo gallery, adorning a big part of the wall (or the entire wall if you have tons of photos) with your best photographs over the years. You can also add a memorabilia or two, such as a signed poster of your favorite rock star. It can be an item from a memorable trip or a prize from a competition you’ll never forget. These things are great conversation starters. You wouldn’t have to worry about how to entertain your guests.
Area rugs will complete the entryway-decorated look. If it’s snowing or raining outside and you have to take off your shoes, walking across a soft, warm flooring is heavenly! Seeing a beautifully designed area rug in an eye-catching color is amazing! Imagine finding an area rug upon entering the house as if you’re already in the living room.
Decorating ideas will not be complete without the use of area rugs. The entryway will look just as nice as the rest of the house with a beautiful area rug.
