When you enter a home, it sets the mood and the tone for the rest of the house. You can convey your sense of style and your aesthetic right away with a well-designed entryway. Unfortunately, your entry may not get the design attention it deserves.
We have collated some of the most beautiful entrances we could find and suggested 4 elements to create a dreamy Hamptons inspired entrance.
1. ENTRANCE RUGS
Breathe new life into your entry with some key design elements. One way to do this is by adding a floor covering. An area rug or runner warms up the space and can add dimension and texture. If you’re worried about it being a highly trafficked area, choose a durable rug option, such as jute.
Interior Designer - Amy Spargo from Maine House Interiors
Image via Architectural Digest
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Mark D. Sikes Woollen Rug "Big Sur" - Lavender Hill
Image via South Shore Decorating Blog
Interior Designer: Lynda Kerry
2. CONSOLE TABLES & CABINETS
You can also add a console table or a cabinet which can serve as storage but also a statement piece. Top it with a pair of table lamps so that you can warm up the entryway with ambient lamp lighting rather than relying only on overhead lighting.
Oak Console Table - Lavender Hill Interiors
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Image via Cintrine Living
Interior Designer: Natalee Bowen (left) Image via Pinterest (right)
Image via Secrets of a Hostess
Interior Designer: Natasha Levak
3. SEATING
If your entryway is large enough you can add seating, such as a pair of armchairs, or a bench works nicely as well.
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4. MIRRORS, ARTWORK & FLOWERS
Bring life to your entryway with greenery or a floral arrangement and add a nice piece of art or mirror to bring the eye upward.
Felicia Aroney Print from Lavender Hill
Image via Country Home Magazine
Interior Designer: Suzanne Kasler Image via Luxe Magazine
Interior Designer: Suzanne Kasler Image via Luxe Magazine
Your entryway shouldn’t be an afterthought—allow it to speak for the rest of your home with carefully-selected design elements and furnishings.
Here are a few mood of our boards from Lavender Hill to inspire you
