Weestyled – How to style your entryway?
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on February 4, 2017
Weestyled is our series of style tips on the many little things in your home that come together to create a stylish functional and unique space. What better spot to start with than the entryway!
The entryway is your home’s first impression! And its the first spot you set foot in! So its only logical that it needs to be both stylish and functional!
Stylish enough to create that first impression and functional enough to hold all the important things that you need when you rush out the door or dump when you get in 🙂
Here are our 5 simple steps to create an entryway thats functions as well as it looks…..
1. Statement Art/ Mirror
A large piece of art or a beautiful mirror can be a key piece in anchoring the look of your entryway! This is what is going to create that ‘wow’ first impression…..so go bold or go home! Pick art that reflects you, pulls in the colors of your home and speaks to you. If you choose to go with a mirror think unique….a brass framed simple striking mirror, a tiled mirror with bold color on the frame or a sunburst mirror!
2. Shoe Storage
The next step is storage. Storage for your shoes as well as other small items like keys, bags, hats etc. Here we have a wooden shoe rack that doubles up as a surface to hold a catchall for the little things!
3. Seating
A small spot to sit where you can put on your shoes, a place for your visitors to wait or a spot to dump your jacket when you walk in! However you use it seating is an important element in the entryway if you have the space for it. Here we have used a wooden bench with iron carving in the back which in itself makes for an interesting look. However a stool, chair, open bench etc will all work just fine depending on your space!
4. Rug
Throw in a rug for visual interest and to define the area. Being a high traffic area, you want to pick something that can stand the wear and tear like jute/cotton rugs, dhurries and such.
5. Add finishing touches
Lastly add the little finishing touches that bring it all together. A catchall for your keys, a set of hooks for hats and bags or a standing rack and a few knick knacks for visual interest!
And Voila…you have a stylish and functional entryway ready 🙂
Hope these style tips will help you create your own stylish entryway!
Stay tuned for more xx
