How to decorate an entryway living room
How To Fake An Entryway - Enter Right Into The Living Room
Do you have the dilemma of having no entry? No problem!
These smart design solutions will help you fake an entryway – that’s functional and beautiful!
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Is an entryway important?
The home entryway is very important for function and esthetics!
It’s the first impression for your guests to give them a feeling of comfort and welcome.
It’s also the place to get ready for the day before we head out the door and the place that welcomes us home.
It’s also a hard working space in your home – a place to store all of that outwear clothing, shoes, umbrellas, keys, sunglasses, dog leashes and kids backpacks.
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What do you do if you don’t have an entryway?
If your home, apartment or condo has no entryway and you walk straight into the living room it looks and feels really awkward.
When the front door opens into the living room and has no front closet there is a lack storage and lack flow between spaces.
To solve these problems you can fake an entryway!
Use these design secrets to create a foyer in an open living room.
These tips will show you how to add storage as well as visually and functionally separate the entry from the rest of the home.
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Arrange your furniture to create a separate entryway zone
The first step is to rearrange your living room furniture to create a separate living room zone and separate entryway zone.
Furniture arrangement will easily solve this design problem.
Move your sofa so that it’s perpendicular to the door like this:
If you have 2 chairs you can arrange them perpendicular to the door, instead of the sofa.
This will make space for an entryway when your home doesn’t have one.
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What should every entryway have?
In order of importance, here is what every entryway should have:
- Hooks or a wall rack to hang coats, scarves, hats and backpacks
- Closed storage or baskets to store shoes, mitts, dog leashes, keys and sunglasses
- A easy to clean area rug or runner
- An accent mirror
- Lighting – either a ceiling light or sconces
- Beautiful decorative accents
- Seating – even a small stool or bench will do
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Add a console table to create a focal point
Placing a console table on the wall by the front door will create visual interest and a focal point to establish the entryway zone.
This demilune console table is gorgeous and is also a fabulous idea if you have small wall space.
I love the scalloped trim!
Demilune Console Table
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Closed storage – add a chest of drawers, hall tree or tall cabinet to hide clutter
When there is no entryway closet, clutter and untidiness is a big problem!
Add storage and fake an entryway zone by adding a consult table, stool, ottoman, chest, hall tree or cabinet beside the door.
The primary goal is to create shoe storage and coat storage.
There are narrow cabinet and table options if you have very small wall space to work with.
Narrow Hall Tree for Small Spaces
This hall tree is only 14.75″ wide and provides lots of organization and storage for coats, scarves, hats, gloves, backpack, purse ect
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Hall tree with mirror
This hall tree with mirror is a chic option too and is only 18.
75″ wide – plus it has hanging storage behind the mirror which is clever.
I love the arched mirror to check yourself before you head out the door!
Modular Wall Panel and Storage System
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Add a modular panel system
This stunning wood slat panel system can be customized with hooks and shelves to create a stunning entryway!
The panels come in 24″ widths so you can use one or two together to add style and storage to the foyer.
Baskets
Lidded baskets are also a fabulous closed storage idea and will help fake an entrywway.
They can store dog toys and leashes, kids toys and more!
Tuck them under a bench or beside a console table or hall tree .
If the hall tree has cubby space you can also tuck baskets there to organize your entryway!
Baskets also add texture and style to the foyer area!
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Use hooks to organize your entryway
Adding individual wall hooks or a wall hook rack will visually separate the entry from the living room plus provide hanging storage for backpacks, scarves, coats ect.
You can also add wood wall pegs on top of wainscoting for a beautiful look.
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Hang a wall shelf to create an entry
Another option to fake an entryway is to add a wall shelf and hang hooks underneath too. This is a great way to add decor and storage at the same time!
Here are some beautiful wall shelf and hook ideas:
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Use mirrors to fake an entryway zone
If possible add a mirror beside the front door to create a focal point and to balance a console table or bench.
No entryway? Add a beautiful rug to define the space
To fake an entryway when your home doesn’t have one – add a beautiful rug!
Rugs help create balance and tie the area together.
Designer tip: They are also a great way to introduce an accent color to a space.
Pick a color in the area rug as your accent color and repeat it in art and decor in the entry.
Adding a rug or runner will help create impact and visually separate the entryway zone from the rest of the home.
Pick one as large as possible for the most impact!
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Add a statement light to the foyer area
To create a separate entryway visually it’s important to add a statement light to that area.
A statement flush mount or semi-flush mount ceiling light will not only brighten up the foyer area but will also create visual impact.
It will automatically fake an entryway.
If you don’t have a ceiling outlet add two plug in wall sconces to the wall area beside the front door.
Arrange the wall sconces on each side of (or above) a mirror or artwork above a console table or bench, or on each side of a hall tree cabinet or wall shelf.
You can also add a battery operated wall sconce or battery operated picture light if you don’t have a wall outlet!
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Add seating to fake an entryway
If possible add a small stool, chair, ottoman or bench to the entryway area.
This will provide a place to put your shoes on and ground the entryway area.
Add a console table to the back of the sofa
If there is room available, add a console table to the back of the sofa to help separate it from the entryway zone.
This will help define the entryway from the living room and make your home look cohesive and pulled together.
All of these design ideas will separate the living room from the entrance!So you can welcome guests and family in style and add function to your home!
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Hi friends, it’s Kylee here! As promised in my last post, I’m here to show you a bit more of our entry space and share how we created an entry when there wasn’t one!
We just walk directly into our living room upon entering the house so I really wanted to design a space that was purposeful and welcoming for when guests come to our home.
While there were many arrangements that this living room could have, I knew right away I wanted to use our sofa to create distinction between the spaces. By placing the sofa with its back to the entry, it creates a feeling that the living room and the entry are two separate space. While some might say this “cuts off” the room, I disagree! You can create this distinction in a number of ways depending on the size of your room. Utilizing furniture is a great choice, but something as simple as having two rugs, a statement light, or adding a special wall treatment (wallpaper anyone?!) to the entry can add to the illusion of separate spaces.
A console table, a chest, or a cabinet is another great way to define an entry space. It allows for a spot for dropping off keys, a place to add a lamp for ambience, and is the perfect surface for adding some decorative touches. If you don’t want to take up the valuable floor space, a narrow bench or a wall shelf could do the trick here! My last entryway was a very narrow hall and used a super shallow shoe cabinet (similar to this one) and it was great!
In my current space, having a piece that doubled as storage was important to me. Entries can turn into a clutter magnet so having these cabinets has been a lifesaver! Inside the cupboards I’ve got a basket for mail, dog leashes, scarves, hats, and blankets.
Another practical entry must–a clear place for coats, shoes, umbrellas…whatever one may bring in and need to remove. I’m lucky enough to have a coat closet, but hooks or a coat rack work just as well! If I didn’t have a closet I would probably put a hook rail right there on the wall.
I love this coat rack for a small space (the white/natural color is currently sold out at West Elm but I found it here!).
My last home had an entry hallway, but no coat closet so we had lots of hooks for people to put their coats! Most of the time it was full of our coats, but we would take some of our items up to our bedroom closet when people came over. And that’s another tip for you—before your guests come make sure there are empty hooks or hangers and that your closet/hanging place isn’t stuffed full! It’s so much more welcoming when there is space to accommodate your guests’ items.
Whether you have a dedicated foyer or not, treating the entry as its own room and decorating as such is valuable for creating a space that is welcoming and really sets the tone for your home. Adding a mirror to your entry not only looks fab, but it also reflects light (making your space appear bigger!). Plus, having a place for that “last look” before leaving the house or welcoming guests is quite practical.
Adding art and plants or flowers is a welcoming and homey touch and a chance to show the personality of your home upon entry. Don’t be afraid to go big or bold here!
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75 new hallway decor ideas
Getting into a house or apartment, guests judge the hosts' hospitality, wealth and taste by the way the hallway decor is. This room unites all rooms, so its design should be in harmony with the entire interior. It makes no sense to make expensive repairs in the hallway, but a small area gives you the opportunity to afford a little luxury in finishing several square meters of walls, ceiling and floor, complemented by spectacular lighting.
Much can be done with your own hands, then the hallway will become a source of pride in front of numerous visitors to the house.
Reconstruction of the hallway can be large-scale if redevelopment or major repairs are planned. But if there is no need to change the lining of all surfaces, the transformation can only cover the decoration of the walls of the hallway with your own hands, as well as the partial replacement of furniture and accessories.
The design of the entrance hall is made in the same style
Flexible stone is perfect for decorating the hallway of the room
Original hanger in the hallway
Regarding the cost of finishing for a small corridor outside the front door, which serves as a hallway, each family decides according to its income.
There is no need for large loans for repairs if done in stages. But first you need to plan everything in order to “see” the end result.
- Perform an audit - remove obsolete hallway accessories and realistically assess what is most needed.
- Plan the location of built-in furniture - a closet, a modular "hallway" or individual elements.
- For surfaces that will not be occupied by cabinets or hangers, choose finishing materials or decor.
- Decide how to decorate a free wall or a small vertical plane.
- Decide whether you need to replace interior doors - it is better to change everything at once, choosing in a single design.
- Think over a style that will organically complement the interior of the whole house.
- Evaluate your own strengths for making hallway decor and decide where you will have to turn to specialists.
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- 1 Preparing walls for facing
- 2 Hallway wall decor
- 3 Hallway decor with mirrors
- 4 Combining wallpaper in the hallway as decoration
- 5 How to select and decorate hallway furniture?
- 6 Choosing Creative Hallway Lighting
- 7 Original Design Ideas
- 8 Video: Hallway Decor with Paper Rocks and Vine
- 9 50 Photos of Hallway Room Decor Ideas in Apartment:
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Preparing walls for cladding
Many believe that in the hallway it is not necessary to somehow decorate the walls in a special way, you can limit yourself to cosmetic repairs. But the experience of eminent interior designers confirms that only a memorable pattern or texture that emphasizes the design concept will make any room spectacular.
Large round mirror in the hallway
In the hallway you can hang a picture
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Hallway wall decor
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Decor
Interior styles
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Volumetric and artistic inserts
Antiquity, Empire, other historical styles
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Wall panel
Japanese and Chinese style, modern style
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Mosaic and stained glass
Ethnic, gothic, colonial, modern,
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Art object or installation
Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Onto-Art, Eclectic
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Fresco
Classical or historical style, marine style
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Photomurals with 3D effect
Fusion, hi-tech, eco-style, country
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Art modeling
Palace style, neoclassical, renaissance,
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Art Graffiti
Urban styles, avant-garde, disco, kitsch, techno,
The image can be made in any technique, when there is a desire to work with one's own hands, then even a person who cannot draw is able to work in an accessible technique.
For example, a stencil drawing or a mosaic panel made of broken tiles, an appliqué made of vinyl stickers, if you work on a finished sample. When you want to decorate the entrance hall with a fresco or wall painting in a sophisticated technique, you can prepare the surface of the walls yourself to reduce costs. The main part will be done by an artist or a specialist in a certain technique.
An entrance hall in this color will give you warmth
Many paintings on the wall in the hallway will perfectly complement the decor
A large decorative pattern on the wall will add grace
Surfaces that require serious correction of defects should be rendered with plaster on beacons or lined with textured materials.
Decorative facing brick or "wild" stone on part of the wall - a noble decoration of the hallway in the apartment. It is not necessary to lay out the entire wall, enough artificial masonry in one corner, near the front door or between interior doors.
Brickwork is a typical hallway decor used in different styles such as loft or urbanism.
Venetian stucco with marble effect is the most expensive and time-consuming type of cladding. The walls and columns look most luxurious under the "Venetian" or textured plaster.
Artificial marble is another way to showcase decor in the hallway. It looks amazing both on the floor and on the walls, and is also used as decorative inserts among any tiled lining. Natural marble is very expensive, especially Italian, and artificial marble looks no worse, but is quite affordable.
Instead of hangers, you can build in wardrobe
Pictures on the walls will nicely complement the interior of the hallway
See alsoDesign of the corridor in the apartment color scheme, choice of wall and floor coverings
A mirror wall is the best way to visually expand a small space. But the limited area of \u200b\u200bthe hallway requires a competent approach to using mirrors.
Wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors solves several problems at once. It combines many departments for storing seasonal items and large mirrors, without which it is difficult to get ready before leaving the house. The built-in wardrobe can be deep if there is enough space in the hallway, or compact. The configuration depends on the place that will be occupied by a direct or corner "coupe".
Highly reflective tiles are another way to mirror your entryway. She is laid out in different ways:
- narrow inserts;
- mirror wall;
- as a frame for a large mirror;
- diagonally in separate blocks.
A large mirror on a stand or framed on one of the walls can become the main accent. This indispensable attribute of the hallway has not been used as a functional item for a long time.
A plate with a pleasant inscription will give a good mood
Walls can be covered with colorful wallpaper
A dry tree in a vase will look harmonious in this design
Mirror of an unusual shape will perfectly complement the interior design in any style:
- frame with wood carving - classic;
- sun mirror - art deco;
- without decoration - minimalism;
- with wide shell trim - nautical style;
- chrome frame - high-tech;
- asymmetric shape with stained glass addition - modern;
- aged wood on the frame - Provence or Country;
- with console and candlesticks - historical style;
- unusual decor of the mirror will decorate the interior in a modern style.
Wall cabinet saves some space
Wallpaper in the form of a brick wall will look harmonious in this design
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Combination of wallpaper in the hallway as decoration
Many people are tired of paper wallpapers, and there is not enough money for expensive decoration. It is worth moving away from traditional rolls in favor of decorating the hallway with wallpaper on a different basis:
- natural-look vinyl;
- fiberglass and interlining for painting;
- liquid wallpaper with various fillers;
- metallized rolls;
- bamboo and cork;
- interior textiles;
- wood or veneered wallpaper.
Each variety features an attractive surface with excellent aesthetic properties. Unconventional wallpapers can be combined to achieve an unusual effect, or combined with stone or brickwork.
The combination of the same wallpaper of different shades in the form of decorative inserts is the simplest hallway decor, but the idea and the end result are important.
Such a cabinet can be placed in the hallway, then everything will be at hand
Wall decoration with flexible stone will look beautiful
Bright red doors will stand out in the design of the hallway
See alsoDesign of the corridor and hallway, finishing features
How to select and decorate furniture for the hallway?
Bulky "hallways", occupying most of the premises of a small area, are obsolete and go into oblivion. They are replaced by compact hangers - a "duet" of wall and floor models, made in the same design vein.
Closed shoe racks have replaced the primitive open shoe racks. They are produced mainly under the wood of traditional shades, varnished and matted. In the catalogs you can find compact kits, which may include pencil cases with a hanger, shoe racks, benches or banquettes.
Considering the simplicity of hallway furniture, some of the products are easy to assemble with your own hands by ordering parts in a furniture workshop. If you want some original decor, decorate the doors and facades of cabinet furniture with moldings, stained glass inserts or stickers.
Openwork forging often looks more attractive than small wood furniture. Banquettes and floor hangers on graceful legs with soft seats in luxurious upholstery are the best decoration of the room at the front door.
There should not be much furniture in a modern hallway, but compact stylish models are preferred. For a narrow hallway, it is better to choose retractable and folding seats, narrow consoles and small pouffes. An excellent addition would be a magazine rack, a shelf for a landline telephone, a key holder and a stand for an umbrella-cane, if all are made in the same design.
A decorative tree on the backlit wall will look chic
This pattern on the wall will not go unnoticed
See alsoDesign of a hallway in a private or rural house
Choosing creative lighting for the hallway
- There are usually no windows in the hallways of city apartments, and much attention is paid to lighting, diode lamps are considered modern, which are still very economical.
- Luminous panels on the floor that turn on when you step on them look unusual, but the entire “path” can also glow.
- The "floating" stretch ceiling with perimeter illumination looks impressive.
- Do-it-yourself decorative ceiling lamps made from improvised materials will make any interior creative.
- Ceiling lamps are selected according to the style of the room, if the interior is not original, the lampshades of an unusual design or the unique lighting design used for zoning a narrow and long hallway will change everything.
Hallway design can be done in this modern style
This design looks very unusual
The notice board in the hallway will not let you leave something forgetting
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If you creatively approach the decor of the hallway, then even a few extravagant accessories will radically transform the room.
Two large floor vases on either side of the front door complete the design of a spacious room. They can be used for dry flower arrangements, twisty twigs, peacock feathers and other creative fillings.
When there is enough lighting in the hallway, flower tubs with large plants or wide collection florariums with succulents will decorate it.
Large rectangular baskets are the best "storage" for shoes for country or Provence-style rooms.
You can decorate the hallway with wall paintings
This mirror will look great against a brick wall
A stack of old suitcases is a great replacement for a nightstand or table in retro style. The atmosphere of the “family estate” will be complemented by an old chest in the hallway or a chest of drawers on which you can store handbags or hats.
To unite several pieces of antique furniture, it is painted in a common color, upholstered with beautiful furniture fabric for upholstered seats.
Transparent plexiglass tops and shelves create the illusion of free space. But it is advisable to place original decor on them - vases, souvenirs, unusual accessories, so as not to stumble upon "invisible" objects in the dark.
See alsoFeatures and difficulties of the design of a small corridor
Video: Hallway decor with paper stones and vines
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How to arrange a hallway combined with a living room
Many modern interiors are characterized by a minimum number of partitions, an abundance of light and air. Studio apartments imply one room with dedicated functional areas. Some decide to demolish partitions. This is how an entrance hall appears, combined with a living room, which allows you to use the space wisely. So that the redevelopment does not cause disappointment, but, on the contrary, makes life joyful and comfortable, it is better to know in advance about all the pros and cons of such an architectural solution.
Entrance hall combined with a living room.
Should the living room be combined with the hallway
Entrance-living room has many advantages.
- Combining two rooms significantly increases the useful area of the living room;
- In standard apartments, due to the demolition of the partition, it becomes possible to create a built-in dressing room or pantry;
- After joining the living room, the entrance hall is provided with natural light.
Increased space in the studio apartment.
Disadvantages of this solution
Some people do not combine the entrance hall with the room because of possible problems, which, however, are easily solved.
- In apartment buildings, an entrance hall separates the private area from the public corridor. If it "dissolves" into the living room, the front door becomes the only barrier to the cold. Insulating the entrance will help solve this problem. If you live in a private house, a veranda can become a buffer;
One of the options for combining two rooms.
- Difficulties may arise with the selection of a "dirty" zone. But many finishing options will allow you to aesthetically zone the room;
Aesthetic zoning of the room.
- If the apartment is located next to an elevator, stairs, the sounds of the cabin moving, the constant walking of people can cause discomfort. Noisy neighbors add negative emotions. Therefore, it is necessary to provide soundproofing of the wall adjacent to the site and the door leaf.
Sound insulation of the room from the entrance.
Space zoning rules
The correct division of space is important from a practical point of view. In order for dirt, moisture, dust from the street to remain at the entrance, it is necessary to allocate a “dirty” zone. We must try to arrange it in such a way that in most cases it is not in the way of the movement of family members.
Proper division of space in the apartment.
When zoning a living room combined with a hallway, it is also necessary to take into account psychology.
The people in the room should feel protected. Therefore, the hallway area must be visually separated from the living room. Consideration should be given to the results of studies that indicate that most people feel more comfortable facing the entrance to the room.
Visual separation of two rooms.
Zoning furniture and decoration
Zoning can be done as follows.
- Various floor and ceiling finishes. Porcelain stoneware of the entrance area is combined with laminate in the living room. Many may not like this option because of the inevitable threshold at the junction. Then laying a natural board made of waterproof wood species, contrasting in color for different zones, is suitable. It is important to support the floor design with ceiling decoration and light: each zone should have its own lighting scenario;
It is important to support the floor design with ceiling finishes and lighting: each area should have its own lighting scenario
- Highlight with wall decoration.
At the same time, contrasting colors, various textures and materials can be used for zoning;
Separation using invoices.
- Ceiling and floor levels may vary in the hallway and living room areas. This creates the impression of moving from one room to another;
- Having demolished the partition, you can leave small ledges that visually delimit the areas of the living room and the hallway;
- Light shelving unit or low chest of drawers can be used as a zone boundary;
Zone border in the form of a cabinet.
- You can visually separate the living room and hallway areas by placing furniture in them that is inherent in these particular rooms. A large mirror at the entrance, a wardrobe for outerwear, an umbrella stand will not take up much space. By placing a back-turned sofa at some distance from them, you can get a comfortable space where it is convenient to move from one zone to another. In this case, the entrance part will not be visible to those who are sitting on the sofa.
By placing a sofa turned back at some distance from them, you can get a comfortable space where it is convenient to move from one zone to another.
The most suitable design styles
Thinking over the design of the living room combined with the hallway, one should be guided by personal preferences. It is also necessary to take into account the size of the room, the shape, the number of windows.
Modern design of a studio apartment.
In any case, the main advantage of the living room-entrance hall should be beaten - a large amount of air and light inherent in open space.
Lots of light in the studio apartment.
Suitable interior styles:
- Classic;
Classic room design.
- Minimalism;
Accent in a white living room.
- Hi-tech;
Hi-tech in the interior of a studio apartment.
- Provence;
Provence style apartment.
- Country;
- Loft.
Loft style in the hallway and living room.
- Art Deco;
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Art deco style in the interior.
Professional advice
Taking into account the peculiarities of the combined premises, when making repairs, use the advice of professionals.
- Any redevelopment should be coordinated with the relevant organizations;
- The entrance hall, combined with the living room, turns into a full-fledged living room. This should be taken into account when choosing furniture and finishing materials;
- Take care of the sound insulation of the new room and protect it from the cold;
- You should consider a single style for the entire room. Using too many design tricks can ruin the big picture.
Uniform style of two rooms.
Combining the entrance hall with the living room increases the space, making life more comfortable. The main thing is to take into account possible difficulties in advance and prevent them.
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