Functional Entryway Ideas That Make a Beautiful First Impression

A beautiful and?well-organized entryway?will make a home feel more inviting. But knowing which steps to take to get the job done may not seem obvious. To help you pack a lot of style and function into your current foyer, no matter its size, we gathered our favorite entryway ideas for your inspiration.

Creating an Entryway in an Open Concept Home

Interior designer Amy Fasnacht from?Havenly, an online home decorating service, was tasked with transforming an empty, open-concept space?without a proper entryway?into a multifunctional abode. To accomplish the mission, Fasnacht carved up the room into clearly defined zones for specific purposes. Placing a rough-hewed bench behind the?sofa?carved out a little?entryway. The piece of furniture conveniently located near the front door is a landing strip for grab-and-go items, like handbags.

Efficient Entryway in a Swedish Apartment

Not having a closet in the entryway is not a problem for this Swedish apartment seen on?Alvhem. A recessed wall deep enough for shelves with a 10-inch depth becomes a handy spot to keep shoes and hang coats. A pendant light, sizeable gilded mirror, and small seat add practical function. On the floor are?square?ceramic tiles that stand up to wet shoes.

Funky Entryway Chairs

Having a place to put on or take off shoes in an entryway is essential in many homes. We believe that the bench, chair, or stool you decide to keep near your front door should show off your unique style. Case in point: these Eames-inspired chairs.

The molded plastic seats?were initially solid blue. Interior designer?Megan Pflug?gave them a stunning new look with patterned marble fabric.?Her decoupage?project?required three yards of material, which was cut to fit each chair before being attached to the original surface using Mod Podge glue. Afterward, a couple of coats of clear water-based polyurethane was applied to the fabric to protect against moisture and stains.

Entryway With Midcentury Furniture

The super talented design team at?Amber Interiors?out of Calabasas, California, gave a tired ranch house a fresh and modern new look. The revamped?entryway?is 100 percent swoon-worthy. Anchoring the space is a gorgeous,?oversized mirror?reflecting the lovely living room. Below it is a midcentury wood slat bench in teak that provides a place to sit or drop off handbags. A rug brings the room a warming color. In the corner is a pop of natural greenery. On the right is another midcentury seat made of wood. On top are two sheepskin rugs for comfort.

Black and White Small Entryway

This?cute and tiny entryway?brimming with style is by?Jennifer Wagner Schmidt Interior Design?situated in Fairfax, Virginia. The fantastic foyer is equipped with a glossy lacquer console table with drawer storage. Above it is a faux bamboo mirror in white. Dressing up the walls is black and white wallpaper in a modern Moroccan-inspired trellis pattern. Framed art is perfect for personalizing a space. Here, a small print is a nice touch.

Beautiful Porcelain Tile in Hardworking Entryways

Durable, water-resistant flooring is ideal for busy entryways, especially in areas prone to lots of wet weather. That is why Chicago-based interior designer Claire Staszak from?Centered by Design?installed porcelain tile in an eye-popping pattern in this?entryway. Compared to ceramic tile,?porcelain is harder and less porous,?making it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas.

Entryway Solutions for a Long Narrow Hallway

If your entryway is a long, narrow hallway, behold these ingenious tips from a?Scandinavian apartment spotted on?Alvhem?Makleri. Notice the photo on the right. Mounted on the wall are five sets of IKEA shoe cabinets called TRONES. A set of three costs $40. Next to the front door are slate floor tiles that stand up to moisture and dirt. A machine-washable rug tops off the painted wood floor. Next to the long hallway is the section shown in the right-hand photo. Wall-mounted shelves double as a coat rack; below is a small shoe bench. On the right is a compact shelving unit.

Elegant Small Entryway in a New York City Apartment

The?entryway?in this New York City apartment decorated by?Murphy Deesign?almost broke Instagram. The beautiful trellis wallpaper in ginger jar blue is from Black & Spiro in Queensland, Australia. The gorgeous, geometric console is a score from a West Elm sale. The blue glass faceted mirror is from Bungalow 5. On the floor is a classic, chinoiserie umbrella stand. A gold runner by Lulu and Georgia covers the floor.

Simple, Clean, and Rustic Entryway

Instead of shelves, Sarah Gibson, the décor blogger who pens?Room for Tuesday,?went?with a?useful bench?in her?entryway. She says it is a particularly handy spot for groceries when unloading the car. The basket under the seat is for hats, scarves, and other outerwear items. The quirky cow and steer coat hooks work with the entryway's southwestern theme. They are also the ideal size for hanging dog leashes and house keys. The eye-catching black and white print on the wall is an engineer print of a photo Gibson took several years ago.

Colorful Entryway Covered in Tile

Swedish interior designer?Daniel Heckscher?from?Note Design Studio?updated what was once a cookie-cutter apartment foyer into a playful entryway using porcelain tile. Covering the walls and floor created a one-of-a-kind space that is moisture-resistant. The square tiles on the walls create a repeating diamond pattern. On the floor, brick-style tiles are laid out in a herringbone pattern.?Grout in contrasting colors?enhances both layouts.