The entry is the first impression of your home and should be a prelude of what’s to come. It should be warm and inviting, beckoning you in. Why not make it impressive! If there was only one place to add wow factor I say let it be the entry hall! How do you do that, especially if you don’t have much to start with? Well, not to worry, not every home is blessed with a grand entrance! There are so many ways to make a
lot out of a little. It just takes a little ingenuity…

Let’s start with function:
I think every entry, to function well, should have a mirror to grab a last look before you run out the door,
A place to hold your keys,
A place to sit if possible to take off your shoes,
A closet, hooks, coat rack,… to hang your outerwear

Now let’s add the Wow- here’s how:
Paint your entry a fabulous get you attention color like a sunny yellow or orange that says welcome.

Don’t be afraid to go bold and large here, you want to make a statement!

Add wainscoting.
Make a photo gallery or art gallery.
Decorate the walls with a mirror collection.
Place a large vase of flowers on a foyer table.
Add a beautiful antique piece.
Hang a fantabulous chandelier.
Add a large plant or tree or two and up light them.
Offer seating with a gorgeous settee or bench.
Add accent lights using beautiful table lamps on a foyer table.
Create a stunning tablescape on eye catching furniture piece.

As you can see there are so many cool things you can do to make your entry warm and welcoming, and they don’t have to cost a lot, nor do you have to have a large space to make a big impact! Just don’t forget to tie in the entry to the rest of your home using color, art, fabrics, and accessories. And make sure your savvy design style doesn’t end at the entry, give all the rooms in your home a little Wow!

Thanks for reading, I hope I inspired you and got your creative juices flowing! Get more home interior decorating ideas and free decorating help; visit my interior decorating  forum    “Let’s Talk Decorating”.

Passionately,

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About The Author:  Marie Grabo is a professional interior decorator and decorating consultant.  Her website  interior-decorating-diva.com offers design solutions and free decorating help and home improvement advice for creating the perfect home on any budget.  Marie’s Free E-zine “interior-decorating-diva Monthly” is jam packed with tips and techniques for having the home of your dreams.  Subscribe for FREE here. Marie will be publishing her 1st e-book,   “Help, My Room Has Issues ! Mastering Challenging Rooms”, coming soon!
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