Get Inspired With These Fabulous (and Functional!) Entryway Ideas
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.
House & Home September 2020
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.
House & Home June 2020
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.
House & Home July 2019
Sam Sacks
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?
House & Home March 2020
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.
House & Home November 2020
In an all white entrance, capture your guests attention with vivid art, sculpture and lighting. This chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson is circa-1950s.
House & Home October 2019
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.
House & Home April 2019
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.
House & Home February 2019
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.
House & Home March 2021
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.
House & Home June 2019
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.
House & Home May 2020
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.
House & Home January/February 2021
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.
House & Home June 2021
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.
House & Home January/February 2021
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.
House & Home April 2021
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?
House & Home January 2019
This handsome ceiling pendant creates a striking statement in this all white closed off entryway.
House & Home October 2020
For a real statement, go big with checkerboard floor tiles. This timeless look exudes elegance.
House & Home December 2020