Designing the entrance area to create a wow effect

First impressions count. This is just as true for people as it is for living. Designing the entrance area, both inside and out, also means creating the visiting card of the house. Ideally, an expressive entrance area immediately captures every visitor and at the same time reveals something about the inhabitants of the house. Entrances should also create a harmonious connection between indoors and outdoors. Therefore, when furnishing, it is essential to also plan enough capacity to design the entrance area.

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The figurehead of the house

Too often, the entrance area becomes a neglected thoroughfare where coats, shoes and bags are carelessly discarded. It is often an area without decoration, without a well thought-out choice of colours and the darkest and smallest room in the house. Yet it is the first room we enter when we come home after a long day. Its task is to convey a homely feeling not only to us but also to our guests. Anyone who wants to design their entrance area also shows a certain style about themselves and their house, both inside and out: rustic and cosy, extravagant, modern or cool and businesslike. The house and the entrance area should harmonise with each other in character and style. The starting point for all considerations when designing the entrance area is the harmonious overall picture in the house.

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The first impression counts

In order to design the entrance area in the best possible way, we furnish this space lovingly and according to our individual needs. From an inviting colour scheme to a functional furniture selection and stylish decoration, this living area should welcome us with a cosy atmosphere. The harmony simply has to be right: Between the front garden, the front door, the wardrobe, between lighting design and decoration.

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Furnishing tips

What to consider when designing your entrance area, I show you here with helpful tips!

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Choose narrow furniture
Matching furniture fills the space without crowding it. Make sure it is the right size.
Create a storage space
When designing your entrance area, keep in mind which and how many of your things you want to put where. From key drawers to shoe racks, coat racks, hooks to umbrella stands, everything should be considered.
Think about the right lighting
Make sure you don’t use overly bright light, but create several warm light sources, for example by using a combination of ceiling light and table lamps.
Let colours do the talking
Warm, soft colours bring brightness into the room and make the room seem larger. You can set accents in the room with a bold colour or wallpaper. We opted for a dark grey vinyl wallpaper with a light surface texture.
Set up a place for your mail
This allows you to sort your mail, catalogues and newspapers already in the entrance area.

This is what you should pay attention to:

Trap dirt
There is no way to avoid dirt in the entrance area. However, you can avoid spreading it around the house. Do this with a matching doormat in front of the door and one behind it.
Enjoy beautiful decoration
Put up pictures and photos for a personal touch. Plants are a simple idea to enhance the entrance area. Hang a mirror for a last-minute check before you leave the house.
The front garden as the red carpet of the house
To make your “red carpet” attractive twelve months a year, the front garden design should be well thought out and the patch of earth in front of the house should be planted harmoniously.
The gateway to your home
The front door should harmonise with the character of the house. Therefore, choose a material that best reflects the style of your house.
Check the eye-catcher
Be bold and turn a necessity into a highlight. Be creative when it comes to your doorbell, nameplate or letterbox!