Want to make your home look more expensive and elegant? Start in the entryway. You can splurge in this small area without blowing your budget. A good foundation begins with a gorgeous area rug in the entry. If the space is narrow, use a runner. Best case scenario – try to score a vintage oriental rug at an estate sale or consignment furniture store and don’t forget to use a rug pad underneath. Adding an entry table, no matter if big or small, will add style and functionality to the space. Solid painted colors can be so fun and set the tone for the rest of the home. Changing out the hardware will go a long way! The table will also hold a decorative catchall tray or dish for your keys and other items. Also, if there is room under the table, tuck in a small ottoman or two for putting on your shoes and also for using in other areas as extra seating. Add artsy, decorative wall hooks to hold jackets and pet leashes.
A table lamp with metal or glass accents will make it, as I like to say, “rich”! Lighting is the jewelry of the home, after all! Make sure to invest in a new lampshade if you use a vintage or antique lamp. No room for a table lamp? An off-center swag lamp looks fab hanging above a console. Pro tip: if you find a hard-wired one, a lighting store can add a plug. Finally, add real or faux greenery or fresh flowers to add warmth and give your entryway a well thought out, luxurious look.