Entrance Hall Inspiration ... When You Don't Have One to Begin With
No defined entrance hall? No worries! Even the tiniest space can be transformed into a welcome zone
An entrance hall ushers guests into your home while giving them a preview of your style and personality. Not all of us may have the luxury of an entrance hall when space is tight, but it’s still possible to demarcate a zone that works as a introduction to your home. Check out these ideas.
Beach house look
Although this entry zone directs guests straight to the stairway, the space still has a welcoming feel. That’s partly due to its beach house vibe, with a vibrant colour palette. The original cafe sign sets the scene, mimicking this tone with the painted cabinet and candles.
TIP: A selection of woven baskets is a handy option – perfect to store beach towels, hats and sunscreen.
Although this entry zone directs guests straight to the stairway, the space still has a welcoming feel. That’s partly due to its beach house vibe, with a vibrant colour palette. The original cafe sign sets the scene, mimicking this tone with the painted cabinet and candles.
TIP: A selection of woven baskets is a handy option – perfect to store beach towels, hats and sunscreen.
Modernist space
Sometimes less is more – that’s why this expansive zone is stark and open but warmly inviting. It’s largely due to the abundance of light in the space, working in conjunction with the timber elements and a tactile rug.
Eye-catching element: Colour can be extremely effective in a minimalist space, and the upholstered seat completes the look.
Sometimes less is more – that’s why this expansive zone is stark and open but warmly inviting. It’s largely due to the abundance of light in the space, working in conjunction with the timber elements and a tactile rug.
Eye-catching element: Colour can be extremely effective in a minimalist space, and the upholstered seat completes the look.
Clever cut-out
Instead of creating a long, dark hallway, a cut-out area was created with a view of the dining zone. It creates plenty of light and means that the photographic collection is always on display.
Eye-catching element: The yellow door makes a strong statement amid the neutral colour palette and timber furniture.
Instead of creating a long, dark hallway, a cut-out area was created with a view of the dining zone. It creates plenty of light and means that the photographic collection is always on display.
Eye-catching element: The yellow door makes a strong statement amid the neutral colour palette and timber furniture.
Before the kitchen
The raw brick wall makes a strong statement when opening the door. While the entrance area is quite tight, there’s still room to add warmth by adding colourful artwork.
Eye-catching element: A slender coat rack adds real impact to an empty corner with each item and artwork following a strong colour palette.
The raw brick wall makes a strong statement when opening the door. While the entrance area is quite tight, there’s still room to add warmth by adding colourful artwork.
Eye-catching element: A slender coat rack adds real impact to an empty corner with each item and artwork following a strong colour palette.
Vintage ambience
Old-world charm is a signal for this wide entrance hall that seems more like a room than an entry area. While a large space can seem rather cold, the timber desk with vintage items add real character.
Eye-catching element: The clock positioned in a loose frame is both quirky and quite handy!
Old-world charm is a signal for this wide entrance hall that seems more like a room than an entry area. While a large space can seem rather cold, the timber desk with vintage items add real character.
Eye-catching element: The clock positioned in a loose frame is both quirky and quite handy!
Decorative hooks
A selection of hats, bags and objects hung on hooks reveals your personality as soon as a guest visits. It also demarcates the zone when opening the room. The key is continuity with other elements in the space, carefully matching the style, colour and materials.
TIP: Visit a hardware store or search online to select the right hook to suit your style.
A selection of hats, bags and objects hung on hooks reveals your personality as soon as a guest visits. It also demarcates the zone when opening the room. The key is continuity with other elements in the space, carefully matching the style, colour and materials.
TIP: Visit a hardware store or search online to select the right hook to suit your style.
These decorative hooks add colour and texture to the space.
A beach house feel means you can add essential hats and decorative items to your hooks.
Organisation area
You know the feeling when you walk out, lock the door and then you realise you’ve left something inside. Keys, sunglasses, mobile … we’ve all experienced it! That’s why this entrance zone is utilised as an organisation unit. This is a dream come true, especially for a large family. This family can store essential documents and items in their demarcated shelves, with a pinboard that was added to show everyone’s whereabouts.
TIP: To find things in a hurry and to fill in notes, it’s worth having LED lighting under your wall-mounted cupboard.
You know the feeling when you walk out, lock the door and then you realise you’ve left something inside. Keys, sunglasses, mobile … we’ve all experienced it! That’s why this entrance zone is utilised as an organisation unit. This is a dream come true, especially for a large family. This family can store essential documents and items in their demarcated shelves, with a pinboard that was added to show everyone’s whereabouts.
TIP: To find things in a hurry and to fill in notes, it’s worth having LED lighting under your wall-mounted cupboard.
Mirror effect
In an undemarcated entryway, a floor-to-ceiling mirror makes a tiny area seem larger.
Eye-catching element: An assortment of the owner’s prettiest umbrellas increases visual depth.
In an undemarcated entryway, a floor-to-ceiling mirror makes a tiny area seem larger.
Eye-catching element: An assortment of the owner’s prettiest umbrellas increases visual depth.
Eclectic collection
Add artwork or photos to give an entry hall an easy but real statement. Eclectic pieces, beautifully grouped, can work a treat. The good news is that they can be inexpensive, too – collected at markets, snaffled when travelling, or even family heirlooms.
TIP: When positioning these pieces, use a ruler and measuring tape to get the right perspective.
Add artwork or photos to give an entry hall an easy but real statement. Eclectic pieces, beautifully grouped, can work a treat. The good news is that they can be inexpensive, too – collected at markets, snaffled when travelling, or even family heirlooms.
TIP: When positioning these pieces, use a ruler and measuring tape to get the right perspective.
In many apartments, there’s no long hallway, so it’s important to give the entry area some space. Here, the eye is drawn to the dining area, while the large floor rug in the living zone demarcates the two areas. Also, the pot plant separates these different areas.
Eye-catching element: The shapely Coco pendant light by Melbourne designer Kate Stokes is hard to miss when entering the room.