Today, I wanted to share some amazing ideas for dressing up an apartment entryway. We just moved into a small two-bedroom apartment and received our first order of staple furnishing pieces. But it's one of those situations that as you settle in and unpack the 100 boxes and suitcases you still cannot believe you have, you realize that there are still little things missing. For example, I realized that I have nowhere to properly put away my purse the moment that I began screaming at my husband as he thoughtlessly, although not intentionally, set my leather designer bag on the floor. NOOOOO! I also realized that he has nowhere to place his pocket change, keys, wallet, (and other man pocket things that I think should be going into a man-purse (or, ahem, European shoulder bag) because it's just weird that someone can carry all that stuff in their pockets without wearing the 90s JNCO Jeans which held large textbooks in those kangaroo pouches- remember those jeans?). His solution, bless his heart, was to clear off an entire shelf of our bookshelf and place his things there like they are on display. Um, no.
So I know we are in dire need of an entryway table or storage unit that allows us to place these types of things as we come and go each day. Since we are in an apartment, we do not have a foyer, nor a grandiose-chandelier lit entryway. Instead, we have a door. A door that walks you right into the living area. Like so many apartment renters, we have to get a bit creative and a lot organized to properly house our migratory items while we retire at our place for the evening hours.
Ideally, a perfectly functioning entryway would have the following:
Taking all of these things into consideration, I found some great ideas and designs that I love.
So I know we are in dire need of an entryway table or storage unit that allows us to place these types of things as we come and go each day. Since we are in an apartment, we do not have a foyer, nor a grandiose-chandelier lit entryway. Instead, we have a door. A door that walks you right into the living area. Like so many apartment renters, we have to get a bit creative and a lot organized to properly house our migratory items while we retire at our place for the evening hours.
Ideally, a perfectly functioning entryway would have the following:
- a great light source that is easy to access when you are coming home in the dark.
- a place to sit while you put on or take off your shoes.
- a place to stow away your shoes.
- a place to hang jackets, coats, scarves, keys, small bags, etc.
- a place for your purse, backpack, or computer bag.
- a place to put keys, pocket change, and other small items.
- a place to put mail.
- a place to stow umbrellas or other necessities.
- a mirror to take one last look before flying out the door.
Taking all of these things into consideration, I found some great ideas and designs that I love.
I love the functional simplicity here. The baskets beneath the beautiful rustic hairpin legged bench stows away shoes, while purses and bags can rest on top of the bench. Simple wall pegs allow for jackets, hats, keys, and smaller bags to hang, while a large mirror not only serves its purpose, but adds depth to the narrow space.
First of all, this table is just show stopping, and paired with that peacock feather-esque mirror??? I die!! I absolutely love everything about the table and mirror combo. Here are a few examples of alternative lamps that would also look great with this table and mirror duet.
This apartment is architecturally gorgeous with its wood floors, crisp white walls with moulding, and moulded ceiling soffit over the entryway. I love how the elements in the entryway are both artistic and functional. Even the overhead lighting itself is a piece of art.
This is such a simple idea, but the use of the peekaboo clear table overlapping the large art piece is genius. The chandelier and lamp give the area plenty of light, the stool allows a place to sit or to rest a purse or bag. The displays personal photos is a nice touch.
This is a sophisticated design that looks nothing short of glamourous. It is functional, but also showcases a ton of style.
Again, this is a functional space, but the overall design is center stage. The monochrome chairs paired with the large mirror and simple table perfectly compliment the contrast of the dark wood floors and white walls with the pop of color in the ceiling. The ceiling light fixture perfectly illuminates the space.
This has to be one of my favorite entryways. I think it's because it has an old Hollywood glamour feel to it, with the fur shrug and art-deco style bench, table, and stained glass design. It is functional and has most of what an entryway needs, including an umbrella stand.
I have always loved minimalist spaces, and wish that I could have one one day by purging a lot of junk I insist that I need (mostly heels, makeup, and hair products). This is a beautiful entryway space that has all the necessary elements.
This is a nice use of hallway space upon entering. It is a perfectly functional space for a family to keep the necessary things near the entryway; hook, shelving, bench, baskets, and overhead lighting.
I love the table bench in this entryway. Neither is too large for this narrow space, and both add not only function, but a warm welcome to those who enter. The rug adds warmth and coziness to the space, tying it all together perfectly.
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