Decorating & Design
Get Inspired With These Fabulous (and Functional!) Entryway Ideas
Updated on November 28, 2023
First impressions are everything and now that we’re coming out of our winter hibernation, it’s time to reintroduce your guests to the homes you’ve been decorating. From grand foyers with beautiful details to compact entrances with clever storage ideas, get inspired with some of our best entryway looks.
Scroll down for 20 fabulous and functional foyers!
Designer Anne Hepfer is known for creating bold statements in her clients’ homes. In this penthouse foyer, a plain white wall gets an instant upgrade with a lucite console table and a glamorous mirror flanked by two wall sconces. Displaying miscellaneous books, decorative bowls and fresh florals create a lived-in feel.
If you’re a traditionalist at heart, take cues from this warm and inviting foyer that features wall molding, wallpaper, a Windsor-style bench and a single piece of art that finishes off the look.
In compact entryways, adding small details like a narrow bench and wall hooks create the illusion of a distinct foyer, regardless of the square footage.
Foyers are a great place for vintage finds, like this Victrola cabinet that was original to this home, along with the framed photo of the house from 1892. How’s that for a conversation starter when your guests walk through the door?
This historic entryway is layered with pattern, vintage furniture and texture. As for a function, a small chair is the perfect resting spot when putting on shoes, and the beautiful console offers a surface for keys, mail and other belongings.
In an all white entrance, capture your guests attention with vivid art, sculpture and lighting. This chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson is circa-1950s.
While many foyers can feel uninspired, this one gives you an instant feeling of warmth. Designer Sarah Richardson used an antique-washed rug, vintage lighting and paisley drapery to set the mood. Two arm chairs on either side of the double doors bring function and flair.
If you have the luxury of space, create a gallery-like feel with cool art, sculpture and a long bench. A large fibreglass piece by artist Frank van Reenen is an instant conversation starter in this home.
H&H West Coast Editor Emma Reddington opted for mostly vintage pieces in her Toronto home, which included keeping the stained glass window in the foyer. Rule of thumb with Victorian homes: preserve before you purge.
If we’ve learned anything this year, it’s that curves are here to stay. The combination of an arched front door, a statement wall light and black and white geometric floor tiles in this foyer make for a great first impression.
This European-inspired entryway has a Spanish-meets-French vibe that conjures up feelings of summer vacation. The oversized flower display adds to the fresh and inviting ambience.
This entryway invites you to feel like you’re still outside the moment you enter. A long rectangular-shaped window frames the beautiful outdoors, and brings in lots of natural light.
If you’re looking for innovative solutions for adding more storage to your open-concept home, a secret mirrored closet off your entryway might just be the answer.
An antique wooden dresser acts as the perfect entryway console, providing ample storage for keys, mail and miscellaneous household items. It also looks completely luxe when paired with brass or gold accents.
Another stately chest of drawers with a vintage looking mirror brings a feeling of elegance to this foyer. A forest green bench under the stairs extends the foyer into the home.
No closet, no problem. This cozy and hardworking entryway features hooks, a shelf and a bench that’s all you need après-ski.
This designer’s entryway is a lesson in embracing your walls and corners. Instead of a console, Nyla Free layered the space with a vintage mirror, cozy rug, planter, chair, art, and even a floor lamp to illuminate the space in the evening.
If you have a corner nook under your staircase, use it wisely! In this one, a rustic-looking desk and modern Cassina stool create a striking display, and serve as both a console and desk. How’s that for fabulous function?
This handsome ceiling pendant creates a striking statement in this all white closed off entryway.
For a real statement, go big with checkerboard floor tiles. This timeless look exudes elegance.