Your entryway furniture should be functional, stylish and welcoming to guests. Design your entryway as a space that makes you and your guests feel right at home.
How to Use Entryway Furniture
The right entryway furniture can help you create an orderly space that sets the tone for the rest of your home. Start with these ideas:
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Corral the Coats and Shoes. Choose a sturdy coat rack that can support heavy winter coats and won’t easily tip over, or hang a
wall coat rack to make use of vertical space. For added entryway storage, use a
hall tree and stash wet boots and shoes underneath. Finish the look with an
umbrella holder to keep your floors clean and dry on rainy days. Store shoes inside a pretty
entryway bench, which doubles as a place to sit.
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Create a Catch-all Hall Table. Quickly find sunglasses, keys and other necessities by keeping them in a decorative bowl or box on a foyer table. Hang a mirror above the table for one last look.
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Tuck Bins Away. Keep things neat by assigning each family member a cubby to store their backpack, briefcase or purse. Use baskets or bins to hold scarves, hats and mittens. Label each one and place them under a bench or table.
Decorating with Entryway Furniture
You can make a tight space feel brighter and more open with white mudroom furniture. Midcentury-style entry tables and benches have slim silhouettes that won’t take up much space.
For a roomy area, select heavier wooden furniture with metal accents. These sturdy pieces can stand up to everyday use and are neutral enough to match any decor. Choose a deep wood stain for a formal look, or select a distressed finish for a rustic feel.
Accent your furniture with a patterned indoor/outdoor
rug that’s easy to clean. For added softness, place throw pillows on
storage benches. Complete the look with houseplants and table lamps to add inviting warmth as you walk through the door.
