Your entryway is the first impression that visitors have into your home. This is why it's so important to make it beautiful and welcoming. I'll show you 21 of the absolute best entryway ideas that you'll want to copy. I'll also show you how to choose a bench for your entry, style your entry table, find the perfect welcoming entry sign, add some storage that looks amazing and more. Hope you get inspired to create a gorgeous and welcoming entry for your home.
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Find the Perfect Welcoming Sign for Your Entry
I put this idea first because it's the easiest, cheapest and it's the most important, in my opinion. A welcoming sign says so much about you as the homeowner to your visitors. I like to find one that portrays a welcoming and loving message to my friends and family. Below are my favorite front entries with beautiful welcoming signs.
Show-Stopping Entryway Sign
This beautiful entry was designed by Becca from Atlanta, Georgia. This may be my favorite entryway sign. There’s nothing wrong with a little inspiration when you walk through the front door! If you love this quote, "The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be", here’s a large laser cut version.
Let's Stay Home Entry Sign
This sign says it all and the black metal will go with tons of different styles from farmhouse to modern and of course boho. If you love this one, "Let's Stay Home", you can find a similar one here.
The Best Entryway Signs
If you want to add a sign to your front entry, check out my favorites below.
ENTRYWAY IDEAS FOR SIGNS | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | LET’S STAY HOME METAL SIGN
TWO | THE WORLD NEEDS WHO YOU WERE MEANT TO BE
THREE | HELLO WOODEN SIGN
FOUR | BLACK & WHITE HI SIGN
FIVE | HOME SIGN
SIX | WELCOME METAL SIGN
SEVEN | LASER CUT HI
Create a Gallery Wall
Why stop with just one sign in your entry when you can create an entire gallery wall of art and photos? A gallery wall at your front entrance is a great opportunity to show your style and personality. If you like the idea check out below how to pull it off in your home.
Art and Decor Gallery Wall
This beautiful gallery wall was designed by Fallon, from North Carolina. If you want to steal her style, choose items that you love; art, photos, and quotes that tell the story of who lives in your home.
Family Portrait Gallery Wall
Here's another beautiful idea for a gallery wall. You can take your family portraits or favorite pictures and add them to square frames and arrange them above your entry table in a symmetrical pattern.
Style Your Front Entry Table
So, if you put a table by your front door it tends to get cluttered with all the stuff, right? I mean keys, purses, backpacks, dog leashes, groceries and whatever else.
I speak from experience with three kids and two dogs we're guilty of this at my house. A great way to avoid this mess is to purposely style your entry table so there is no room for all the clutter.
Get some styling inspiration from the entry tables pictured below.
Styling Entry Table by Layering Objects
Take a cue from Mia, an interior designer from Michigan, and layer objects when styling your entry table. You can place an object on a stack of books like a plant, vase or a bowl. Try varying the heights and the scale of the objects on the table to add interest.
Add Tall Objects to Entryway Table
When table styling if you're not sure where to start try adding two tall objects at both ends of the table, lamps or vases work great. Then in the middle you can place smaller decorative items such as candles, small containers, books or a pretty bowl to hold your keys.
My Finds for Entry Table Styling
Below check out my favorites to create a stylish entryway table.
ENTRYWAY IDEAS FOR TABLE DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | BLACK IRON & GLASS LAMP
TWO | DISTRESSED WHITE VASE
THREE | BLACK & GOLD TRAY
FOUR | FREE FORM CERAMIC BOWL
FIVE | WHITE FARMHOUSE VASE
SIX | BLUE GLASS TABLE LAMP
Add a Mirror to Your Front Entry
A mirror is a great addition to your front entry. It reflects light and makes the space look larger plus, it’s the perfect spot to check your teeth before you run out the door! Check out below some stylish examples of how you can add a mirror to your front entryway.
Round Mirror Above Entry Table
This round mirror, that's a little smaller than the width of the entry table, works great with the scale of the table and the accessories. You can definitely take some table styling inspiration from Jessica, a sign maker from Minnesota. If you love the hi sign you can find it in Jessica’s Etsy shop, here.
Think About Scale When Entry Table Styling
Here the entry table is quite a bit wider than the mirror. So, they added two tall pieces on each side of the table to balance the scale and it looks amazing!
Change Up Your Decor for the Season
Spring Entry Way Styling
Wendy, from Maryland changes up her front entry for the season. Here, for spring, she added pretty greenery and fern prints, a light pillow and plenty of natural material. This is a fun way to keep your décor fresh!
Storage for Extra Seating
I love when you find an idea that's stylish and functional, don’t you? Ok, well here's a new one, start with a simple entry table and then add two matching ottomans underneath.
This not only looks symmetrical and beautiful but then you also have extra seating when guests arrive. Check out some inspiration below and then where to find some amazing custom ottomans for cheaper than you would think.
Symmetrical Ottomans in Entryway
The contrast between the leopard print and the jungle wallpaper is unexpected and fun.
Bright Striped Ottomans in Entryway
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My Favorite Ottomans for Your Entry
Check out some of my favorites below. For a custom ottoman they're a great deal, they start at $189. Use my link, HERE to get an extra $50 off and purchase off $199 or more!
Choosing the Right Bench for Your Entry
How do you choose the right bench for your entry? Well, it just depends on your style. If you're loving the farmhouse style you can opt for a weathered bench, if you love country style try a white wooden bench.
Is modern your style? Then try a bench with sleek lines. If you have a lot of stuff find one with storage. Below are my absolute favorite entry benches that suit any style.
Classic Black Entry Bench
A black bench is always classic and will look amazing with tons of different styles. You can always add color with pillows and accessories.
Natural Boho Entry Bench
A natural bench looks great with a boho style entry. You can add some boho pillows, baskets, plants and cute decor to finish off the look.
Add a Hall Tree
A hall tree is a great addition to a front entry. What I love about these is they’re compact and perfect for small spaces like entries and yet they add a ton of storage. Check out some beautiful front entries below with hall trees to get inspired to add one to your home.
Built-in Hall Tree in Farmhouse Entry
Here’s a beautiful example of a built-in hall tree with a bench, hooks and a shelf for extra storage. I love the thought that went into the farmhouse décor for the hooks and the shelves. Ashlee, from Utah, created a spot that's not only functional but beautiful too.
Add Decor to Your Hall Tree
You can add decorative storage, plants, pillows and a throw blanket to your hall tree to give it that homey feel. Kimberly Jean’s husband built their hall tree. If you love the look, but aren’t as handy, there are several hall trees that you can purchase that look just like built-ins check out my favorites below.
The Best Hall Trees & Décor
Check out my favorite hall trees and cute décor for your tree below.
ENTRYWAY IDEAS FOR HALL TREES & DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | WHITE HALL TREE
TWO | FAKE PLANT
THREE | STRIPED PILLOW COVERS
FOUR | RUSTIC HALL TREE
FIVE | BOHO BASKET
SIX | HOME SWEET HOME PILLOW COVER
Ideas to Add Storage to Your Entryway
I love to find storage solutions that look beautiful. The entries below are packed with storage ideas such as creating a full wall of cubbies, adding gorgeous baskets under your entry table, adding a couple rows of hooks by the front door or using a dresser as an entry table.
Hooks for Entry Storage
Adding a couple rows of hooks for all the jackets, bags, umbrellas and backpacks is one of the easiest front entry storage solutions.
Dresser as Entry Storage
If you need a lot of storage in your entry why not use a dresser as an entry table? You can find the perfect one for your style and you'll have tons of room for storage.
Custom Built-ins for Mudroom Entry
If you have the room it would be amazing to create a custom built-in mudroom in your entry. This would add tons of storage to your home.
Decorative Baskets for Entryway Storage
If your entry table has a lower shelf take advantage of this by adding decorative baskets for storage. These are perfect if you have kids.
When friends text that they're on the way and you need a quick clean up you can throw all the kids’ stuff in the baskets and then cover them with a throw blanket. Voila, it'll look like you have your stuff together.
Add an Area Rug to Your Front Entry
An area rug will help soften the space and is another great opportunity to add texture, color and pattern to your front entry. Check out a couple of ideas below to get inspired to add an area rug to your entry design.
Jute Rug in Entryway
A jute rug is a little unexpected in your front doorway. This will add some interest to your entry design. If you like this rug you can find a similar jute rug here.
Floral Entryway Rug
This pretty floral rug is the perfect addition to this stunning front entry area.
The Best Entryway Area Rugs
If you’re thinking of adding a rug to your front entry check out my favorite entry area rugs below.
ENTRYWAY IDEAS WITH AREA RUGS | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | ROUND JUTE AREA RUG
TWO | COLORFUL BUDAPEST COLLECTION RUG
THREE | BLUE DISTRESSED RUNNER RUG
FOUR | BLACK & WHITE GEOMETRIC RUG
FIVE | ROUND GREY GEOMETRIC RUG
Add a Little Farmhouse Charm to Your Entry
If you're like me and you're a fan of the farmhouse style then why not add a little of that charm to your front entry as well? Get inspired to do that below
Farmhouse Entry Bench and Decor
If you want to add a little farmhouse style to your entry start with a weathered bench. Then layer in farmhouse pillows, flowers and signs.
Farmhouse Entryway Finds
Check out below some of my absolute favorite finds to add that farmhouse charm to your entryway too.
FARMHOUSE ENTRY DECOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | LET’S STAY HOME SIGN
TWO | WHITE BENCH
THREE | INITIAL PILLOW
FOUR | DISTRESSED WHITE SHIPLAP HOOK RACK
FIVE | GLASS VASE
SIX | METAL HOOKS SET OF 10
SEVEN | HELLO SIGN
EIGHT | PERSIAN VINTAGE RUG
NINE | WOODEN BENCH
So, now you've seen the very best entryway ideas. Plus, how to find the perfect entry bench for your style, style your entry table, beautiful ways to add storage and tons of cute signs. I hope you've gleamed some inspiration to re-do your entryway like some of the gorgeous ones in this post.
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