Make a Great First Impression with Your Entryway

by Denise Benoit

You only get one chance at a first impression, so make sure all visitors to your home are blown away when they step in! Consider your guests’ needs and find stand out décor items that are beautiful and useful—you’ll love coming through your front door, every time!

Before they even get through the door, consider a good entrance mat in front of your door. It’ll have the obvious benefit of letting people wipe their shoes so that your floors don’t suffer, but it’s also a great chance to have some fun. You can play with different greetings, let people know you love your pets, and it’s an easy switchable item for holidays. As an added bonus for apartment dwellers, it’ll make it a little easier for guests to know which door is yours.

Entryways can be crammed, so open up the space a bit with a statement mirror. It can double as a piece of wall art, and if there are no windows nearby, it’ll spread light around to avoid the space looking too dark.

Shoes lying around makes a space look messy even when organized neatly on the floor. A shoe shelf makes it easy to keep your shoes off the ground, and you can find options for any space no matter how small. If you have guests coming over, try keeping the top shelf free – it’ll make it easier for them to find their shoes when it’s time to leave.

If you don’t have a hall closet nearby, coat trees are easy to fit in a corner and can match any decorating style, from traditional to modern. They’re simple and useful, but the right design can be the most interesting part of your entryway, providing decoration when it’s not holding any coats.

If you’ve got the space, try a small bench to make it easy for you and your guests to get shoes on and off. Besides adding a bit of comfort to your routine, it’s also easy to add a small cushion or two to brighten up the space and add colour accents.

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DIY Project

Easy Shoe Storage Project

Grab an old box and some paint to create colourful boxes to decorate your space while keeping shoes organized!

Recipe

Heart Shaped Lasagna Bundt

Staying in this Valentine’s Day? This warm meal will fill two people up while adding in a little fun for the day.

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Denise Benoit | Sales Representative

Century 21 Heritage House Ltd.
519-771-9011
denisebenoit2@gmail.com
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