Beyond your home’s curb appeal, the first impression guests have of your home’s interior is its entryway. As guests enter your home, you want them to feel welcome, comfortable, and impressed. Moreover, the entryway sets the tone for what visitors should expect within the rest of your home. Consider these important design elements to an entryway as you build, redesign, or renovate.
Choose a resplendent front door
Not only is the front door the first impression of your home’s exterior, but it’s also the first impression of your home’s interior. As such, you want to choose one that matches your home’s aesthetic as well as your personal style. Other considerations you’ll make when choosing a door include:
- Material options
- Color
- Hardware
- Windows
- Energy efficiency
- Size
- Durability
Because this only reflects some of the design choices to consider when selecting an entryway door, narrowing down the perfect door can feel daunting. Thankfully, help is only a phone call away. Reach out to a local professional such as Ardmor Windows & Doors to make this process enjoyable and manageable.
Add a seating element along with warm touches
Whether encouraging guests to remove shoes upon entry or knowing you’ll put yours on in the entryway before leaving home, a seating element is a nice touch. While you can easily add a nice piece of furniture, a stool or small loveseat perhaps, a built-in seat is a more sophisticated and impressive option. Warm up the space with soft touches such as textured décor or a cozy oriental rug, and your entry will feel inviting and comfortable. If you’re in the market for an oriental rug, reach out to Kazanjian Fine Oriental Carpets to shop your options.
Lighting should be functional yet set a mood
While designing your entryway, you should be intentional about your lighting choices. Entryways tend to be darker than other spaces in your home. While larger spaces give way to better natural lighting opportunities, the entryway isn’t typically outfitted with large windows. As you’re designing, consider adding sidelights to your door or a transom above it. These small windows not only look beautiful but invite in tons of natural lighting. Window professionals such as Window Nation can talk to you about your options for entryway windows.
Besides natural lighting, well-selected and perfectly placed light fixtures are a must. Entryways present the perfect opportunity for grand chandeliers and/or recessed lighting. Statement fixtures will make a splash in terms of aesthetics as well as deliver the right vibe in terms of mood. When installing light fixtures, be sure to add dimmers to give yourself optimal control of brightness and ambiance.
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