As the saying “The first impression is the last impression”. The same goes for our home also, the entryway is the first impression of our home. It’s the first thing everyone including you sees while entering to a place. And if this holds your interest then rest surely will. Whether it’s small or spacious entrance it should look beautiful. Here are a few tips to make your entryway beautiful, functional, inviting, and decluttered so that one can have a beautiful impression of you and your home.
- MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE:
The grand entrance gives the whole interiors a wider look so try to implement it. When designing your homes entry pick up a place to be the focal point or point of attraction as it will give the effect of wider and grand entrance, if you have too many focal points then you are just distracting the person. If you have a tiny space for your entry, consider where you could expand the area. Here are some ideas which can give your entry a unforgettable look.
- Don’t be afraid to expand your area and get ready to see the new and expanded entrance.
- You can even play with colors to give a wider look.
- Determine the focal point.
- The floor tiles should be exceptionally welcoming with the patterned tiles.
- Can go for wallpaper on the ceiling in an entryway.
- Add some colors by using natural plants and flowers.
2. THE MAIN DOOR:
The main door should be functional, as well as aesthetically appealing. If it’s in the open, then it should be weather resistance too. As per Vastu also main door plays a major role in the interiors. Its height should be bigger than others.
- Decorate or accessorize the front door.
- The size of the main door should be more than the other.
- Modern/trending or unique nameplate.
- No obstacles while entering through the gate.
3. EXTERIOR LOGHTING:
This area should be well-illuminated always either with natural lights or with artificial lights. The most common choice is modern outdoor lighting. Lighting an outdoor entryway serves several important functions for the homeowners like safe passage or entry, welcoming guests, and the overall look of your home. The type of lights or styling the area with light is a personal choice, so make sure it matches your style too.
- Ceiling lights like pendant, flush, and semi-flush will go best.
- Choose the right size of lights as per your area.
- The light’s style should match the overall interiors or look.
4. KEEP THE SPACE CLUTTER FREE:
There should be a provision to keep shoes, bags, keys, and all the stuff youconsider should be there at the door. This will make your entrance decluttered and elegant.
- Make provision/racks to keep the stuff.
- Keep them aligned to make a smooth entry to the gate.
5. BEAUTIFICATION ELEMENTS:
Small details like eye-catching arrangements of flowers and plants, well-placed mirrors, shoe racks, paintings, and sculptures can make a sense of welcome to your guests and even you. These tips if added can give your entryway a great beautiful look, but do not overdo anything as it will only look cluttered and not so welcoming. If you are adding plants and flowers to your entryway make sure they are maintained otherwise avoid them. These ideas will make a check list for you-
- Natural plants and indoor plants.
- Seasonal plants.
- Flowering plants.
- Scenery that speaks about you.
- Sculptures.
- Comfortable seating
6. CONSOLE TABLE WITH MIRROR:
A console table is a modern-day look that can be used to elevate your entryway designs. And the mirror can give a feel of a broad entrance and also looks aesthetically pleasant. This is also a part of beautification. It depends on the choice of personnel and the area size you are designing. There are thousands of styles and designs in the console table go for the one that suits your design and not what’s trending. Adding mirrors can be a great point of interest for you and your guests to do a quick style check while entering or leaving or taking selfies. You can go for:
- Console table with chair
- With Mirror
- Can decorate it with plants or your kid’s self-made paintings which look more personal.
- Round shape electric light mirrors create the illusion of bigger space.
7. SEATING:
Giving a place to sit serves in many ways it gives a sense of care, more appealing, easy to remove or wear your shoes. It relaxes a person/guest for a few seconds which everyone would love and appreciate.
- The shoe rack can be designed in such a way that has seating on it.
- A chair or a couch
Whichever style goes with your space and design can be done. Some chairs are a good option to make an entrance feel cozier. If you don’t have enough space then a rack with shoe placement and seats above is best.
While each entrance is unique you can work on it with your ideas or can take advice from interior designers about how to make it look appealing and welcoming. The entrance should echo the look and feel of a home. Do not clutter it with the waste table or chairs from your home as it brings bad luck as per vastu and in designing language also. The elegant entrance introduces everyone to the rest of the house. Add a personal touch to the entryway with the art of your kids or yours. Consider the elements that balance each other and go in symmetry. And keep a check that everything is in place so that it serves its purpose of making a grand entryway more elegant.
To summarize, all I need to say is the entryway should be decluttered, cozy, elegant, and have a sense of personal touch because it’s the first impression that counts.
