LIFESTYLE: Professional instruction on creating welcoming & functional entryways

from Crown City Magazine August 2021

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ENTRYWAYS

By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Frazier Photos by Samantha Goh Photography

Nothing says “Welcome Home” like a well-designed entryway. As the first room you see when you walk into a home it is the place to make first impressions. Whether your space is there to greet guests or more of a drop zone when coming home from a long day, functional design is important. A place for everything and everything in its place or our motto for designing functional spaces. Things are more likely to be put away when they have a designated place.

1We like to start the design with a “drop zone”. This will be a space where you can place car keys, hang a bag and have a surface to set down items. A decorative bowl on a stack of books can be a great catchall on a console table, while still looking stylish.

3Since most entryways are smaller in scale, they make a great place to add a wall treatment. Wallpaper can be expensive but in a small area it is more a ordable and gives a big impact. If you want the space to be a bit more formal, adding a wainscotting is the perfect touch. 2 Have a seat! We always like to incorporate a bench or stool for putting on or taking o shoes. This is also a great way to add a fabric and an element of softness into the entryway.