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Imagine having this Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Piper Credenza welcome you and your loved ones each day. What a wonderful sight it is!
Probably one of the most underrated spaces in any home is the entryway. This is no less than the place that creates the lasting first impression yet it is ironically one of the least decorated one. Across many nations and cultures, entryways and doors symbolize thresholds to new experiences or passages. This is a major reason why you should make this place more appealing.
A Simple Definition
The basic definition for an entryway is a place or area that is situated in front of an enclosed structure. This is supposed to separate the interior from the exterior part of the home.
Going Beyond the Definition
We all live a life outside of the usual definitions found in dictionaries and so the entryway is a lot more than a division of the indoors and the outdoors.
An entryway – when properly executed – can represent the transition from a high traffic area into a more private one. This could also separate the receiving from the waiting area. This is also a place where you can best set the expectations that your visitors are supposed to have for the rest of your home. The mood that you set up there will determine whether your visitors will consider your home to be homey, daring, or boring.
Now that you know how important this area is, you might be feeling the pressure to stuff the area with many interesting pieces. After all, you’ve got many interesting collections, right?
Wrong!
This is an area where you are supposed to think twice when it comes to furniture planning and accessorizing. Whether you have a small entryway or an area that is as huge as a hotel lobby, this is the perfect time to reach into your designer side to make a difference.
This American Leather Living Room Chair TRW-CHR-ST is a great alternative to the common wooden bench in the entryway.
The Hard and Fast Rules – Are There Any?
Ancient Egyptians were the first to set the rules when it comes to entryways. They deliberately separated the public and private areas of their palaces. The Romans added the vestibulum which became the mother of the modern-day vestibule. This is supposed to be an area that keeps the harsh weather from reaching the main living space. The fauces comes after the vestibulum and this became the modern foyer.
Today’s entryways are largely influenced by Roman design. There is a heavy use of ceiling lights, interesting vistas, and flowing site lines.
The American contribution to the entryway design is its metamorphosis through time. From the stately entryways to the dark areas during the Victorian era, this space has gone a long way. It is now a lot more than a functional space. The entryway can also be used to create a higher level of interest in your visitors.
There are various ways that you can design an entryway. Consider the Feng Shui of this area. You can create a positive impression by adding a water element. This is believed by the Chinese to be a source of harmony and health. Apart from this possible positive effects, imagine the beauty that a small fountain or water feature can create. Just the sound of trickling or running water is enough to relax the senses.
Double the luck and visual interest by hanging a mirror; carefully plan where you will hang this accessory. The mirror will not just visually enlarge the space but also provide a gracious welcome to your visitors. Don’t let it face the front door as this is considered to be bad luck.
Use wood furniture to welcome the people into your home. A simple wooden bench should do the trick. A wood credenza that comes with interesting patterns could also serve as the focal piece in your entryway.
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