Single Design Moves That Can Transform an Entry

It takes a combination of many design elements to make a room beautiful and welcoming: things like color, scale, furniture, accessories, rugs and lighting. But even when all these things are executed well, there is often one particular thing that really kicks the room up a notch — that gives it that little something extra. Without this touch, the room would still be good but not great.

Today we will consider entry halls — with an eye toward that one particular thing that makes a difference.

In this classic entry, with its staircase, wainscoting, William Morris–patterned runner and multipane front door, the intriguing little bench makes all the difference. Its long, skinny shape, detailed carving and geometric-patterned cushion fabric all add up to a unique and important piece. It pulls all the elements together in a particularly welcoming way.

There’s no question that each element in this rustic neoindustrial-style entry is spectacular. But the horse painting, with its movement and vibrant color, takes it to an entirely different level. Yippee ki-yay!

In this grand and sweeping foyer, the architecture and materials are spectacular, but for me the light fixtures are the pièces de résistance. They harmonize beautifully with all the other elements, but their drum shape adds a bit of softness to all the angularity around them.

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Single Design Moves That Can Transform an Entry