Entrances to homes and other small areas in the house are often lacking of suitable decor that makes them warm and inviting. Instead, they seem as a rather bland, non-functional space in the house in which residents and visitors merely pass through to get out or into another room. But the addition of just a few inexpensive items can dress up the entryway and truly make it part of the house as well as create a warmer setting.
A small, narrow table can be the first item that sets the scene. You’ll find many to choose from, in a wide range of prices. A table with drawers also provides a handy place to put keys and other items you take with you when you leave.
Once the table is set where you want it, there will be many more possibilities. One such item you might also want to consider is a small area rug. This immediately adds a comfortable, warm feeling to the area.
A mirror is a third item that can enhance an entryway or small hall area. The mirror will make the smaller area look larger, and if you can get one with a frame that matches the decor of the rooms beyond, even better.
A table lamp is a fourth item that can be placed on the table and lends a more inviting touch to the area. Again, if you can choose a lamp that compliments your decor, you’ll be creating an extension of the rooms beyond rather than just a small room that doesn’t quite match the rest of the house.
The fifth item that completes your entryway can really be any sort of artistic object or floral arrangement that can also sit on the table, or even a family portrait of two.