Even a wee bench pressed up against the wall by the door will suffice. Los Angeles content creator Katie Falbo of Highboy LA thrifted her midcentury-inspired wood bench and originally used it as a plant stand before it made its way to the entryway. “We wanted a place to sit down when putting on our shoes,” Falbo shares. “It’s super helpful in getting out the door faster or to use as an additional surface for groceries, packages, etc.”
Mount wall hooks
Having a hook for your guests’ outerwear—and, okay, your own sopping-wet raincoat—will make them feel as if you’ve actually designed the space with their arrival in mind. Just take the time to find the stud before mounting them; you don’t want these falling off the wall when you pile on the coats! “Hooks are ideal in every entry in my opinion, but an absolute must in a smaller space,” says Megan Hopp of Megan Hopp Design in Alexandria, Virginia. “The great thing about hooks is that they fill a space with a nice little dose of dimension and as such have visual value, whether or not they are in use.”
Paint the door a bold color
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It’s time to give your interior doors some love. “Don’t ignore your doors,” urges content creator Meg Baker of Baker Blooms. “They can make such a huge impact, especially in a small space.” Baker, who’s based in Cumming, Georgia, painted the interior facing side of her own front door with Glidden Shebang. “Using an unexpected color adds interest and draws the eye which can help make a space cozier and more inviting,” she says. “Green is such an inviting, hopeful color, and I love how it completely transformed this usually boring space into a pretty focal point.”
Add a small console table
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