Style Inspiration From Small Entryways Around the World
That Welcome Home doormat isn't going to make a welcoming entryway but these ideas for apartments will
Taking off our shoes at the entrance to our homes isn’t unique to Singapore (or most of Asia) – many apartment-dwellers in other countries have also picked up this practical habit. But they make a stylish effort of keeping their entryways or foyers clutter-free and welcoming. After all, the entrance gives guests a first impression of our homes. So let’s take a style tip from the small entrances of homes and apartments from around the world:
Idea to steal: Level up/down
Location: Tokyo, Japan
A sunken foyer differentiates the space where you shake off outside dust and grime to come into your home.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
A sunken foyer differentiates the space where you shake off outside dust and grime to come into your home.
Idea to steal: Decompression corner
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
No space for a foyer or vestibule? No problem! Create a little nook where you can decompress – take off your shoes, hang up your workbag and outerwear (cardigan, umbrella) – by installing a wall-hung coat rack and having a stool by the door.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
No space for a foyer or vestibule? No problem! Create a little nook where you can decompress – take off your shoes, hang up your workbag and outerwear (cardigan, umbrella) – by installing a wall-hung coat rack and having a stool by the door.
Idea to steal: Minimalist art
Location: Vancouver, Canada
This blue door from the outside is instantly visually calming before you even step into the airy, white – and clutter-free – foyer. Rest your eyes on your favourite artwork, and just let the soft white space help you transition from outside world to your safe haven.
Location: Vancouver, Canada
This blue door from the outside is instantly visually calming before you even step into the airy, white – and clutter-free – foyer. Rest your eyes on your favourite artwork, and just let the soft white space help you transition from outside world to your safe haven.
Idea to steal: Black-and-white drama
Location: Paris, France
Of course the French would be able to squeeze in so much black and white style into a space as tiny as this foyer. The black door frame picks up details from the monochromatic wallpaper and area rug, while the white Eames chair becomes a focal point.
Location: Paris, France
Of course the French would be able to squeeze in so much black and white style into a space as tiny as this foyer. The black door frame picks up details from the monochromatic wallpaper and area rug, while the white Eames chair becomes a focal point.
Idea to steal: Pop of colour
Location: New York, USA
Frame your entry bench with paint, and all you have to do is add some wall hooks and a matching rug. Simple but so clever!
Location: New York, USA
Frame your entry bench with paint, and all you have to do is add some wall hooks and a matching rug. Simple but so clever!
Idea to steal: Visual canopy
Location: Malaga, Spain
Make the tiny entry hall appear bigger by wallpapering a feature wall plus the ceiling. It makes such a bold style statement for guests coming into your home, as well as a perk-me-up for you whenever you step into this fun space.
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Location: Malaga, Spain
Make the tiny entry hall appear bigger by wallpapering a feature wall plus the ceiling. It makes such a bold style statement for guests coming into your home, as well as a perk-me-up for you whenever you step into this fun space.
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How do you utilise and decorate your small entryway? Share a photo in the Comments section.
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See foyer design photos
Location: Moscow, Russia
An area rug is one of the soft furnishings that instantly adds warmth and aesthetic impact to a space. This mock rug, in the form of patterned tiles, is the best of both worlds: it gives the appearance of having an area rug, and is the ideal material for a space where shoes are taken off because it’s so easy to clean.