7 Elements of a Welcoming Apartment Entrance
Style your flat's foyer thoughtfully, and guests will instantly feel your personality and hospitality
Do you find yourself having to step over several pairs of shoes as you navigate your way into your home? Imagine what your guests must feel facing that on their first visit to your home.
Thankfully, more and more homeowners are now thoughtfully including the foyer in their renovation or decorating plans. Not only is this space a spot for them to physically shake off and remove the outside world’s dust and worries before they relax at home, it’s also the first impression their guests will have of the home. Check out the elements that complete their personal style statement:
Thankfully, more and more homeowners are now thoughtfully including the foyer in their renovation or decorating plans. Not only is this space a spot for them to physically shake off and remove the outside world’s dust and worries before they relax at home, it’s also the first impression their guests will have of the home. Check out the elements that complete their personal style statement:
2. Storage to organise shoes
Whether it’s built-in or store-bought (as these plastic ones that have been wall-hung), shoe storage is key to a clutter-free entrance.
Make an entrance with thoughtful shoe storage
Whether it’s built-in or store-bought (as these plastic ones that have been wall-hung), shoe storage is key to a clutter-free entrance.
Make an entrance with thoughtful shoe storage
3. A landing strip
A small console, tabletop or shelf (in this home, it’s part of the shoe cabinets) for your keys, EZ-link, and coins helps you leave everything you need when you go out in the one spot where it’s most logical to have them.
A small console, tabletop or shelf (in this home, it’s part of the shoe cabinets) for your keys, EZ-link, and coins helps you leave everything you need when you go out in the one spot where it’s most logical to have them.
4. Mood lighting
A more intimate ambience in the foyer creates a quiet, soothing change of pace from the outside world.
Note this home’s wall-hung shelf landing strip, too – just because you don’t have the luxury of space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice this little convenience.
A more intimate ambience in the foyer creates a quiet, soothing change of pace from the outside world.
Note this home’s wall-hung shelf landing strip, too – just because you don’t have the luxury of space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice this little convenience.
In this apartment, mood lighting is helped by candles on the entry’s console.
5. Decor that brings some of your personality into this space
Let your favourite knick-knacks add character to your foyer: a decorative figurine, a framed photo and some other cosy touches.
Let your favourite knick-knacks add character to your foyer: a decorative figurine, a framed photo and some other cosy touches.
Or let your family motto provide the personal touch, as the chalkboard and notice board in this home’s entry show.
6. Some greenery
Plants bring life to any space with their fresh, green and oxygen-producing qualities. If you have space in your foyer, a potted plant may be the easiest and most practical style addition you need.
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Plants bring life to any space with their fresh, green and oxygen-producing qualities. If you have space in your foyer, a potted plant may be the easiest and most practical style addition you need.
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7. A sweetheart at the door
Of course the best welcome is that which is given by a loved one!
Of course the best welcome is that which is given by a loved one!
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Style Inspiration from Small Entryways Around the World
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Strappy sandals and lace-up shoes will be so much easier to remove or put on with a bench by the door.