10 Small Entryway Ideas to Make Your Home More Welcoming (With Real Sizes)
10 Small Entryway Ideas to Make Your Home More Welcoming (With Real Sizes) A small entryway has one job: help you get in and out without a mess. The best ones combine a few pieces of storage with one or two things that look good, and they leave room to walk. Here are 10 ideas, with the sizes that keep a tight entrance comfortable. 1. Add a Slim Console Table In a narrow entryway, choose a console about 25-30 cm (10-12 inches) deep, so it does not block the walkway. Aim to keep at least 90 cm (36 inches) of clear space in front of it, and never less than about 75 cm (30 inches). On top, keep to a lamp, a small tray for keys, and one decorative item. 2. Hang a Large Mirror Hang a mirror with its center at about 145 cm (57 inches) from the floor. Above a console, leave about 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) between the console and the bottom of the mirror, and choose a mirror about two-thirds of the console’s width. Facing a window or a light, it brightens the whole entrance. 3. Install Wall Hooks...