We’ve shared lots of ideas to decorate an entryway in different styles but we have never talked about what should be there, in your entryway. We suddenly understood that if you are a person with your first home – rented or bought, you may puzzle over what to buy or make for your entryway for a cool look and full functionality. Here are some easy design tips that will help!
Offer A Seat
Many entryways are missing a place to sit, though such a space is very convenient to slip on shoes and doesn’t require a ton of space – it can be just a chair or a stool. More than that, you can place a bench that will double as a storage item – it can have a hidden storage space or some shelving, if not – just add it!
![a small leather bench with a metal frame won't take much space while providing a seat and adding style A small leather bench with a metal frame won't take much space while providing a seat and adding style.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/02-a-small-leather-bench-with-a-metal-frame-wont-take-much-space-while-providing-a-seat-and-adding-style.jpg)
A small leather bench with a metal frame won't take much space while providing a seat and adding style.
![an industrial bench with metal legs, a wooden seat and wide shelves for storing shoes is a genius idea An industrial bench with metal legs, a wooden seat and wide shelves for storing shoes is a genius idea.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/03-an-industrial-bench-with-metal-legs-a-wooden-seat-and-wide-shelves-for-storing-shoes-is-a-genius-idea.jpg)
An industrial bench with metal legs, a wooden seat and wide shelves for storing shoes is a genius idea.
![a vintage inspired wooden bench with wooden boxes for storage under it you can place some if you need A vintage-inspired wooden bench with wooden boxes for storage under it - you can place some if you need.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/04-a-vintage-inspired-wooden-bench-with-wooden-boxes-for-storage-under-it-you-can-place-some-if-you-need.jpg)
A vintage-inspired wooden bench with wooden boxes for storage under it - you can place some if you need.
![a built in bench with many drawers and some storage items around will keep your entryway decluttered A built-in bench with many drawers and some storage items around will keep your entryway decluttered.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/05-a-built-in-bench-with-many-drawers-and-some-storage-items-around-will-keep-your-entryway-decluttered.jpg)
A built-in bench with many drawers and some storage items around will keep your entryway decluttered.
![a simple wooden bench on hairpin legs and baskets for storage under it is a stylish and easy to relaize idea A simple wooden bench on hairpin legs and baskets for storage under it is a stylish and easy to relaize idea.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/09-a-simple-wooden-bench-on-hairpin-legs-and-baskets-for-storage-under-it-is-a-stylish-and-easy-to-relaize-idea.jpg)
A simple wooden bench on hairpin legs and baskets for storage under it is a stylish and easy to relaize idea.
![an upholstered bench with an open shelf, where you can place a basket for storage or the items themselves An upholstered bench with an open shelf, where you can place a basket for storage or the items themselves.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/10-an-upholstered-bench-with-an-open-shelf-where-you-can-place-a-basket-for-storage-or-the-items-themselves.jpg)
An upholstered bench with an open shelf, where you can place a basket for storage or the items themselves.
Look Up
Entryways are often small, so you may think that this isn’t a place to define and show off your style, and you are wrong here. Even in a tight area, you can express your way of living and make a statement, and if we take an entryway, it can be easily done with a statement chandelier or lamp. A gallery wall with your own pics or some artworks is also a gorgeous idea. Various shadow boxes, mementos, wall decor of any kind is right what you need – they will add interest to the entryway while saving the floor space. don’t forget the mirrors! They are nice decorations with plenty of functionality: by angling a mirror directly across the source of light, you can essentially double down on whatever natural brightness you have to make your entry feel larger and airier.
![inspiring and stylish modern artworks over the bench to add a calm touch to the entryway and set the tone Inspiring and stylish modern artworks over the bench to add a calm touch to the entryway and set the tone.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/14-inspiring-and-stylish-modern-artworks-over-the-bench-to-add-a-calm-touch-to-the-entryway-and-set-the-tone.jpg)
Inspiring and stylish modern artworks over the bench to add a calm touch to the entryway and set the tone.
![a rustic gallery wall with signs, artworks, a vitnage clock and key hints on the rustic vintage style in the rest of the house A rustic gallery wall with signs, artworks, a vitnage clock and key hints on the rustic vintage style in the rest of the house.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/15-a-rustic-gallery-wall-with-signs-artworks-a-vitnage-clock-and-key-hints-on-the-rustic-vintage-style-in-the-rest-of-the-house.jpg)
A rustic gallery wall with signs, artworks, a vitnage clock and key hints on the rustic vintage style in the rest of the house.
![an artwork, a hanging planter with greenery and even a straw bag and hat add to the decor of the space An artwork, a hanging planter with greenery and even a straw bag and hat add to the decor of the space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/16-an-artwork-a-hanging-planter-with-greenery-and-even-a-straw-bag-and-hat-add-to-the-decor-of-the-space.jpg)
An artwork, a hanging planter with greenery and even a straw bag and hat add to the decor of the space.
Add Welcoming Touches
Make sure that your entryway leaves a right impression and people who come here will feel comfortable. Place some coat hangers and holders, add essential oils or aroma candles if there’s a place for them. Keeping necessities like phone chargers, ice scrapers and umbrellas at the ready means you always have what visitors need on hand.
![a bench and a matching wooden wall decoration wood always brings a warm cozy feeling to the space A bench and a matching wooden wall decoration - wood always brings a warm cozy feeling to the space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/23-a-bench-and-a-matching-wooden-wall-decoration-wood-always-brings-a-warm-cozy-feeling-to-the-space.jpg)
A bench and a matching wooden wall decoration - wood always brings a warm cozy feeling to the space.
![a cart on casters with a potted plant, some wine and glasses plus candles what can eb more inviting A cart on casters with a potted plant, some wine and glasses plus candles - what can eb more inviting.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2019/04/24-a-cart-on-casters-with-a-potted-plant-some-wine-and-glasses-plus-candles-what-can-eb-more-inviting.jpg)
A cart on casters with a potted plant, some wine and glasses plus candles - what can eb more inviting.