Entryway

Console, mirror, bench, and clever storage: an entryway that welcomes and sets the tone for the home.

Frequently asked questions about furnishing your entryway

How do I furnish a small entryway?

Make the most of the height and choose shallow furniture: a narrow console table, wall hooks, a mirror to make the space feel larger. A bench with storage underneath lets you put your shoes on and tidy things away without clutter. Keep the floor clear so you can move through easily.

What storage works in an entryway?

A slim shoe cabinet, hooks for coats and a console table or catch-all tray for keys cover the essentials. A bench adds a handy seat. The idea is to give every everyday item its own place so that nothing piles up by the door.

Why put a mirror in the entryway?

A mirror makes an often narrow space look bigger, reflects light and lets you take a last look before heading out. Placed opposite the door or a light source, it opens up the passage and makes the entryway more welcoming.

How do I light an entryway with no window?

Layer general lighting (a ceiling light or a pendant light) with a warmer point of light (a wall light or a lamp on the console table). Warm light makes for a softer welcome. A well-placed mirror multiplies the light available in this often dark space.

The entryway sets the tone from the moment you step inside. Even a narrow one deserves a console table for keys, a mirror for a last look and to amplify light, and a bench...

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Furnish your entryway

The entryway sets the tone from the moment you step inside. Even a narrow one deserves a console table for keys, a mirror for a last look and to amplify light, and a bench for putting on shoes.

Clever storage

In what is often a restricted space, every inch counts: a shoe cabinet, coat hooks, a basket. Hide the clutter while maintaining style.

Light and details

A wall sconce or a pendant light illuminates what is often a dark space, a rug defines the welcome area. Two simple gestures that change everything.

An entryway boils down to two actions: hanging and placing. Our hooks and coat racks take coats, our storage baskets swallow the rest.

To help you choose, find our guides: how to choose an entryway console and how to light an entryway or hallway.