Time to Refresh Your Entryway

Not every home is designed with a grand foyer to create a favorable first impression. However, your entryway can have so much potential to make a grand impression!

When guests and family visit your home, your front entryway design sets the tone for the rest house. So you want your front entry to be a reflection of your personal style while also creating a warm and inviting first impression. If you find yourself thinking your entry is too small, there’s still an opportunity to create a beautiful first impression. Here are 5 creative solutions to create a grand impression no matter the size of your front entry. 

Remove the closet door for a mini mudroom - Most homeowners would do anything to have a little mudroom area to throw their shoes, coats, and keys right when they walk in. Unfortunately, some entryways are too small for a mudroom. However, you can create a mini version of a mudroom by removing the door from your hall closet that's right off the entryway! Start by removing the door, add a small bench with storage baskets underneath it, and lastly add some hooks to hang your coats or bags. For a more custom look, you can add some beadboard to the inside wall of the closet. Who would have ever thought a hall closet would be so handy?!

Double duty console table - Your slim entryway may not be much of a talking point, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an eye-catching accent table to brighten up your space. Look for a skinny console table with storage options to hide keys, wallets, and other small miscellaneous items. The table is also  an easy filler piece that you can decorate with small vases, pots, and candles for a welcoming atmosphere when you walk in. 

Create a bold accent wall - When you have a small entryway, one way to make the entryway feel grander is to create a bold accent wall. You can choose from a bold, bright paint color or a fun patterned wallpaper. Using a fun wallpaper or accent color will add definition to your entryway and give it a sense of personality. 

Add hooks and a bench - While you may not have a closet to convert, you can still have a mudroom-like feel by adding a small bench and hooks. A bench with wall hooks will allow you to kick off your shoes and hang your hat at the end of a long day. For extra decoration, you can complement the bench and hooks with decorative baskets and ceramic pots to hold your umbrellas.

Add mirrors or a gallery wall - Hanging a mirror will make for a great statement piece and make a small entryway feel larger. Adding a gallery wall above a console table will help to define your space in a large open concept floor plan. The gallery wall is also a great way to add personality to your entryway.

At KM BUILDERS, we’ve seen a lot in our 37 years of being in business. There’s no project that we feel we can’t do. No matter how big or how small your project may be, KM BUILDERS can do it all. So call us at 2120-680-5626.

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