Make a great First Impression with Creative
Wall Decor for your Homes Entrance
Wall Decor for your Homes Entrance
Your homes entrance is more than a doorway to your home. It's the face of your home!
So what does your face look like?
Is it cheerful and attractive?
Is it inviting?
Is it welcoming?
One way to insure that this valuable space says what you want it to say is by choosing the right wall decor that will beautify your welcome space and give your home the face it deserves.
Ideally you want to immediately envelop visitors and family members who enter your home with a warm and inviting ambiance and with a sense of what to expect thoughout the remainder of the home
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Visitors will immediately get a sense of the style, look and feel that might await as they tranverse from one room of your home to another.
Depending upon the size of your foyer, your choices for wall decor might be unlimited or it might be restricted to two or three special items of interest.
Before running out to the store to purchase any wall decor, stand at your homes entrance and imagine how to best decorate the area.
For example:
- Would a new paint color brighten up your homes entrance?
- How would some new wallpaper look?
- Maybe some wall shelves?
- How about a great piece of art flanked by two beautiful wall sconces?
- Maybe a contemporary metal wall mirror might fit the bill?
When it comes to decorating your homes entrance try to determine the proper balance, color palette and style before running out to the store to purchase any of the above elements.
While you don't want to include items that are overwhelming, neither do you want to select items that are so small that they appear out of place.
Determine the proper balance so that each item that you select looks as though it belongs and blends in with your entire welcoming space.
Fabulous Wall Treament Choices:
The size of your homes entrance and how much light it receives will determine your wall treatment choices and your wall decor selections.
Choosing a color scheme for your homes entrance is one of the first decisions you'll need to make before deciding on what type of wall treatments best suits your space and architectural style.
Does your homes entrance flow into an adjoining room? If so, select one color theme but play up the colors in different ways so that the rooms flow together to create a harmonious look.
One way to do this is by using consistent trim as seen here. The beautiful taupe color and the contrasting white wainscoting used to decorate these walls give a fresh cheerful appearance to this front entrance and hallway.
Another way is to paint moldings and window trim the same color to unify spaces in adjoining rooms and hallways.
It maybe a cliche to say nothing transforms a room as quickly and economically as a fresh coat of paint but there is a reason that is point is so often made.
Today virtually all paint companies offer the materials that allow you to paint and/or wash your walls with translucent color or add interesting texture or pattern to plain surfaces.
Wallpaper is another wonderful way to dress and brighten up your homes entrance particularly in country and colonial style homes. A lovely combination of wainscoting and wallpaper or paint and wainscoting is another great way to dress up these walls.
Whatever your mood or style, bright, light, animated or subdued, you can use decorative wall treatments and techniques that don't cost a fortune to help create a fabulous entryway.
Create Excitement with Bold Wall Decor:
Your homes entrance is the perfect place for bold and stunning wall decor pieces.
Some of the most exciting wall decor ideas start with oversized artpiece, a beautiful eyecatching console table and mirror set or a sleek and sylish metal wall sculpture.
Place a single large piece of art or a lovely decorative mirror opposite the front door and flank these pieces with two beautifully styled wall scones creating a really terrific look and a sensational focal point.
On the otherhand if your wall space is sufficiently large enough, you could take advantage of an impressive wall fountain especially designed for home interiors.
Alternatively if you space is smaller and you're looking for some storage consider a decorative and functional wall tree that might fit perfectly on an inside wall at either the front or the back doorway of your home.
Mirror - Mirror - the Quintessential Wall Decor:
Mirrors are one of those functional as well as the most sought after decorative wall accessories that no home can do without because they are also great problem solvers.
For instance, if your homes entrance lacks light or appears small, mirrors can add depth and openness to a space that can rarely be matched.
Use a variety of shapes and sizes or a combination of them to create an interesting wall vignette of mirrors.
Your home's reflection will be priceless!
Add Form and Function to your Homes Entrance:
Of course another way to add light to a dark entrance or hallway is to add wall lighting.
Lighted wall sconces are your easiest solution and come in a huge variety of styles and finishes to complement any interior or exterior design style.
This lovely Mediterrean style entryway looks absolutely beautiful and very inviting with its pair of wrought iron wall sconces and architectural detailing.
Your other option to light dark wall spaces would be to add wall or table lamps or indirect lighting.
Take off your wet Boots - Hang up Your Coats Please:
Let's not forget those homes that are lucky enough to have a back entryway.
Back door walls are great for installing wall hooks, cabinets and coat racks.
If you have the space, storage hall trees are not only attractive but will help keep your house clutter free and cleaner.
Family members will have a place to hang up coats and hats and the kids will have a place to store their stuff.
From simple presentations to extensive and more elaborate displays there are many decorating choices for you to create the perfect face for your homes entrance.
From attractive wall art to sparkling mirrors to decorative candle sconces to unique wall clocks to elegant wall fountains to themed photography, the choices are limited only by the size of the walls and the size of your budget.
