Do you have a bare entryway? Many people do not take advantage of this very important and versatile space. Regardless of the size or style of your home’s entry, you can create a functional, usable space that helps decrease floor and closet clutter while adding convenience and a touch of sophistication.
You can use your entryway to make a statement, adding your own personal flair and style so that when someone walks in they immediately know that this is your home. An entryway can also act as a transitional space between a more modern exterior and a traditional, farmhouse, or eclectic interior design.
You should make your entryway work for you and your home’s overall décor, but here are five ways that work for most people. You can also view more quality home furniture for additional ideas.
Baker’s Rack
A baker’s rack is an easy and inexpensive way to make your entry a functional space. You have a lot of options to choose from, but you should be able to find a baker’s rack that is well designed for use for an entire household. You can also use decorative pottery or containers to help organize the space and give each person a place to drop their things off. You can also use the shelves to organize mail, and the surface can hold deliveries. A baker’s rack has an added perk – you can usually hang jackets off the corners, so there isn’t any need for a coat rack.
The Secretaire
A traditional secretaire is a beautiful piece of furniture, and it looks perfect in most entryways, especially if you have an alcove in which it can rest. The secretaire is a great option because it automatically includes slots for sorting mail, little cubbies, and other organizational features that provide you with a writing surface and hide your mess when you raise the lid back up. If you want to keep your secretary in good condition, make sure you don’t allow wet items on or near it. Have an umbrella stand and coat rack ready in the corner.
Vanity with Nesting Bench
If you’re worried about your appearance before going out or answering the door, a vanity is a good option for your entryway. A vanity with a nesting bench will give you a mirror in which to check yourself, a surface onto which you can place keys, mail, etc., and a bench on which to sit to put on or remove shoes. Since the bench nests beneath the vanity, you have more walk space in the entryway on a usual basis.
Storage Bench with Wall Mirror and Accent Cabinet
If the other options here don’t appeal to you, you can create a very simple entryway with just a storage bench, a wall mirror, and an accent cabinet or console table. You want to have some type of surface on which to place mail, keys, and packages, so an accent cabinet, console table, or side table are almost a necessary, and certainly a complimentary, purchase to the bench and mirror. Storage benches give you a way to store seasonal or occasionally needed items like rain gear.
