When someone walks into your house, what impression do they get of your home? Is it a cluttered with shoes, hats, coats? Is your entrance area rug in need of replacing? Just these simple things can really affect the entire look of your home. Here are some tips to help you spruce up the entrance to your home, so that your guests are impressed from the minute they arrive.

Decorating goes better if you have a clean space to work on. Avoid creating mess in the entryway. Strewn shoes, coats and hats are not cute! Have storage for these items, especially if you’re having a gathering and more of these things will surface. You can buy a small closet or a coat rack. If you implement the Asian custom of taking off the shoes before entering the home (this is great for maintaining cleanliness), have a shoe shelf for storing footwear and possibly some house slippers for the guests.

Replace the Area Rug or Doormat – This is probably one of the most important things you can do in your home’s entryway. A ratted, tattered, and dirty rug can really leave a bad impression. It is easiest if you have an extra entrance area rug to exchange while cleaning the other one. It doesn’t take long for the repeated traffic to cause wear and tear to a bargain rug. This is one part of your home where spending a little more on the rug will really pay off in the long run.

Accessorize the entryway as you would the living room. Personalizing this part of the house gives others a glimpse of what they can expect inside. Framed photos, pretty artworks or some travel souvenir items on the walls or on a small table will already make the entryway very homely.

Highlight these decorative items with good lighting. It should be sufficient enough to brighten the entrance at nighttime. A soft yellow glow also looks cozier compared to the blinding white light.

Lighting- This is also an important aspect of any entranceway. Make sure the lighting in the area is not so bright as to cause difficulties seeing who is at the door. However, you want to make sure the area is well lit to prevent any falls. This is one area of the home that is often overlooked for variable lighting, but can really be a nice touch.

A Few Final Thoughts- The entranceway to your home can often be overlooked when redecorating, but it also says a lot about the rest of the home. A new coat of paint will keep it looking fresh, and a well maintained entry area rug will help draw the look together. Keep the area free from clutter by using a shoe shelf and coat rack. You’ll be surprised at what a few changes can do!

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