Make a Bold First Impression with Your Entryway Decor
Take an artistic approach to welcoming guests into your home.
The entryway of a home can sometimes be overlooked as a simple area for quick entry and exit. No matter how big or small, it can become a coveted space through intentional design and the organization of furniture, artwork and even keepsakes. Essentially, an entryway provides a glimpse of what’s to come throughout the rest of the home.
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Notes: “We rotated the stairway 90 degrees and created a landing,” says designer Andrea Schumacher. “We didn’t want to have a two-story blank wall, so we created a custom screen to draw the eye visually toward the stairs.” The entry light was sourced from a vintage outlet, and sconces are from Visual Comfort. The area rug is from Shaver-Ramsey.
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Notes: The white oak doors open to reveal an intricately carved chest from HW Home, an antique Persian rug, and burnished brass sconces by Circa Lighting. “It’s a good representation of the elegant style of the rest of the house,” says interior designer Emily Lindemann. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield
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Notes: Artwork by Sue Jachimiec hangs above a Farber-built console table, creating a moody feel. Greenery, books and sculptures placed upon the console table help tie the look together.
Photo: Nathan Schroder
Notes: The homeowner and designer saw art by Vicki Sher at an Aspen gallery and commissioned pieces for either side of the entry hall. The chandelier from M2C Studio is overscaled to make a statement in the two-story space.
Photo: Courtesy of homeowners, Joyce and Gary Pashel
Notes: The inlaid mother-of-pearl antique chest is from Syria. The blue door, originally bought at Eron Johnson Antiques and refinished with gold leaf, leads into the couple’s dressing area.“When something feels right, it’s right. I don’t follow any formulas or rules,” says homeowner, Joyce Pashel.
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Notes: Creating a comfortable home for military families is one of Julie Kay Design Studio owner Julie Riggins’ passions. “I am married to an Army guy, so I understand the challenges of living a military lifestyle,” says Riggin. “Whether it’s your forever home or temporary housing, you deserve to live in a space you feel proud to call home.”
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Notes: The original parquet floors were refinished. An antique table from the husband’s side of the family fits perfectly in the alcove. Above it, a large abstract painting offers a nice juxtaposition.
