An Entry Way That Says Welcome
When a visitor comes to your home what is the first thing they see? They see your entryway. So you want it to be welcoming and you can give that feeling with your decor. The greatest way to say “welcome” is by simply decorating the entryway properly.
What is the mood that you want to create in this entryway? Do you want it to be charming, lived in, or even tranquil?
Whether your entry way is small or large you can make use of all the space to welcome your guests. Even the smallest entry way will have room for a wonderful wicker or cast iron coat and hat stand. If you have a larger entryway, a hall tree storage bench made of rich hardwood is a great place for the family to hang their coat, sit down and take off their muddy over boots. On the way out they can easily lift the storage bench lid to find dry gloves.
For a warm, tranquil setting to greet guests as well as those who pass through the doors on a daily basis, an indoor fountain is an excellent furnishing accessory. The sound of trickling water is soothing and pleasant, sure to calm all those who come through your doors. For any art lover the entryway is the first opportunity to show off your collection and state your taste to your guests.
Lighting is very important in the entryway but it is often times overlooked when decorating. You can complete the sooth warm feel to your entryway by adding the right amount of light. You can use an indirect soft light to achieve a calm mood. If you are displaying artwork in your entryway you will want to have wall sconces or mini sconce lights. If your entryway has a high ceiling then try placing a chandelier in the room. You can even add wall lighting to the ceiling lighting when your ceiling is too tall.
Entryway decor can set the mood of your home. You can highlight your entry way with natural stone flooring with marble, onyx, or granite.
You can’t forget about rugs; you should add an area rug to suit the mood; tranquil, modern, or even quaint. In addition to looking good, rugs can also keep the floors clean.
You want to make the best first impression so to do this you need the right lighting, the best decor, and a beautiful area rug. It’s amazing how that one moment can mean so much.
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