Entryway

Pottery Barn’s Gorgeous Shelf Creates an Entryway out of Thin Air Organizing

It maximizes vertical space instead.

Patrice J. Williams

Mar 8, 2024

38 Stunning Apartment Entryway Ideas to Make a Good First Impression Design Ideas

These will sure to impress all your houseguests.

Caroline Biggs

Jan 23, 2024

24 Small Entryway Ideas to Make Any Entrance Grand Design Ideas

A well-organized entryway, with zones for keys, mail, shoes, and outerwear, is a boon to any home. But if your place lacks a decently sized formal greeting spot (particularly ones without a dedicated coat closet), you can still carve out a transition area that will provide some simple storage along with a well-decorated hallway and entry point. Below, some small entryway ideas we love to get you started.

Carolin Lehmann

Jan 19, 2024

An Entryway with an “Outdated Vibe” Gets a Modern Limewash Makeover

PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS

This entryway goes from dated and beige to daring and bespoke.

Sarah Everett

Jan 13, 2024

12 Best Boot Trays for a Winter-Ready Entryway Organizing

They're stylish and functional!

Arlyn Hernandez

Jan 3, 2024

This "Unexpected" $180 IKEA Find Is the Smartest Place To Store Shoes

Style

You’d never guess that this furniture piece wasn’t originally intended for the use these homeowners came up with!

Cullen Ormond

Jan 4, 2024

A Blank Entryway Gets a “Vibrant and Happy” DIY Makeover

Projects & Improvements

The welcoming entryway is now infused with the homeowner’s personality.

Chloe Konrad

Jan 2, 2024

Ripping Out the Dated ‘80s Decor Gave Me the Entryway of My Dreams

Projects & Improvements

My friend told me my new entryway felt like a hotel in Europe. With that one kind compliment, all the stress of the reno was worth it.

Dana McMahan

Dec 3, 2023

A “Bootility Space” Makeover Hides a Boiler and Adds a Bench for $615

HOME PROJECTS

It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.

Sarah Everett

Nov 8, 2023

An Entryway’s $25 Paint Makeover Is a Bold Maximalist Statement

Projects & Improvements

It’s black, white, and bold all over.

Sarah Everett

Oct 26, 2023

15 Brilliant Hat and Coat Storage Ideas If You’ve Run Out of Closet Space Organizing

When you don’t have a dedicated coat closet or efficient hallway storage solution, your entryway can quickly devolve into a jumble of coats, hats, and shoes that you’re tripping over. If you’re working with an especially cramped corner or narrow hall instead of a proper entryway, then it can be especially difficult to squeeze in some coat storage. That’s why it pays to explore other storage options to make the most of your limited square footage.

Caroline Biggs

Oct 11, 2023

An IKEA HEMNES Gets the Look of Expensive Bone Inlay for Just $43

HOME PROJECTS

This once-plain shoe cabinet is now a stunning entryway statement piece.

Sarah Everett

Oct 3, 2023

12 Gourd-geous Fall Front Door Ideas to Greet the Season in Style

STYLE

‘Tis the season to spruce up your front door with pumpkins, wreaths, candles, and more.

Shelby Deering

Sep 5, 2023

B&A: 4 Low-Lift Swaps Make This Entryway Feel More Open and Timeless

HOME PROJECTS

The goal was to accentuate the positives while adding seating and replacing the flooring and lighting.

Chloe Konrad

Aug 28, 2023

B&A: A $2,500 Entryway Redo Rescues “A Beige Cave Disaster from 1979”

HOME PROJECTS

This DIYer’s only regret? Not doing her IKEA hack sooner.

Sarah Everett

Aug 4, 2023

B&A: A Builder-Grade Entryway Gets a Welcoming DIY Refresh for $2,000

Home Projects

A few DIY projects made a big difference in adding some warmth to this bare entryway.

Heather Bien

Jul 27, 2023

The Sleek $70 Storage Solution That Instantly Decluttered My Entryway (It Fits 15 Pairs of Shoes!)

Shopping

It's a must-have for small entryways.

Alicia Kort

Jul 27, 2023

B&A: A Bare Entryway Is Now Functional, Cozy, and Family-Friendly

Home Projects

This home blogger has great advice for creating an entryway that works for you.

Sarah Everett

Jul 21, 2023

This Entryway Table From One of Our Favorite Organizing Brands Has Secret Storage Hiding in Plain Sight Organizing

Keep bags, shoes, and more neatly tucked away.

Nikol Slatinska

Jul 17, 2023

B&A: A Dark Entryway's Sliding Doors Were Blocking a Beautiful Design Feature

HOME PROJECTS

"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."

Sarah Everett

Jul 6, 2023

4 Smart Hallway Redos That Show the Hidden Potential of Pass-Through Spaces Projects & Improvements

It's not just a hallway — it could also be a home bar, an office, or an organized storage space.

Kristine Hansen

Jul 3, 2023

B&A: An Entryway’s Colorful Spruce-Up Has 3 Great Gallery Wall Tricks

Home Projects

A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.

Sarah Everett

Jun 26, 2023

Here’s How to Make a Coat Closet Work Harder in a Small Space

Style

Fake it ‘til you make it.

Savannah West

Jun 13, 2023

How This TikToker Created Storage in Her Less-than-11-Square-Foot Entryway

Organize & Clean

It took three space-saving finds for under $100 to get it so functional.

Meg Asby

May 22, 2023

B&A: This Blank Apartment Entryway Is Unrecognizable After a Daring Redo

Home Projects

Are entryways the new powder rooms? (Which is to say, the new secret spots to go bold and create a jewel box within your home?) This entryway redo suggests yes!

Sarah Everett

May 20, 2023

B&A: This $500 Apartment Entryway Redo Is Maximalism for Clutter Haters

Home Projects

When you live in a small space, you see every inch of it regularly. And when some of those inches are more cluttered than you’d like them to be, it can be stressful — or just monotonous. See how one renter went for a maximalist-but-streamlined change of pace.

Sarah Everett

May 14, 2023

B&A: A Clever IKEA Hack Makes This Open Entryway Much More Practical Projects & Improvements

This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.

Kelly Dawson

Apr 25, 2023

This $38 Organizing Superhero Holds Shoes, Plants, Books, and More — and It’s Perfect for Tiny Apartments Organizing

Small space-friendly storage for the whole family.

Britt Franklin

Apr 24, 2023

B&A: A Bland Entryway’s $750 Transformation Features Colorful Tiles From Travel Projects & Improvements

A DIY that's part souvenir and part statement piece.

Meg St-Esprit

Mar 25, 2023

This Is a Simple, Budget-Friendly Substitution for Fancy Shoe Storage in an Entryway Organizing

. If you're looking for a truly simple way to have your shoes easily accessible in your entryway — without a built-in or spending more than $50 — it's possible, and you can thank Hilton Carter, Apartment Therapy's resident Plant Therapist, for the inspiration.

Savannah West

Mar 13, 2023

These IKEA Cabinets Can Be More Than Just Bookshelves Design Ideas

You probably haven't seen this before, but you might end up wanting to try it.

Savannah West

Feb 23, 2023

7 Outdated Entryway Features That Homebuyers Always Notice Real Estate

They're ready for a refresh.

Nichole Talbot

Feb 13, 2023

B&A: A Lively Refresh Brings out the Best in This Row Home's Beige Living Room Projects & Improvements

The makeover blends traditional touches with modern embellishments.

Brigitt Earley

Feb 5, 2023

B&A: A $475, One-Week Redo Turns an Uninviting Living Room into a Cozy Hangout

HOME PROJECTS

These homeowners transformed their living room in a week, thanks to the deadline of hosting family the following weekend. But the space has served them well past their hosting duties.

Sarah Everett

Jan 18, 2023

3 Entryway Accessories You Should Always Buy Used Real Estate

According to home stagers.

Jennifer Billock

Jan 14, 2023

This Entryway Features an Elegant, Updated Take on the Popular Painted Arch Design Ideas

The internet's favorite paint project gets a personal, travel-inspired twist.

Caroline Mullen

Jan 13, 2023

B&A: A Run-Down Mudroom's $300 Redo Brings Cottagecore Vibes Without the Clutter

HOME PROJECTS

Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.

Sarah Everett

Jan 10, 2023

B&A: Low-Cost DIYs and Bold Design Risks Pay off Big Time in this Hallway Redo

HOME PROJECTS

"Hallways are often overlooked when it comes to design, and I saw this as an opportunity to take some risks and make some bold design choices," this DIYer says.

Sarah Everett

Jan 8, 2023

B&A: This Chic Entryway Redo Full of Secondhand Finds Proves More is More Projects & Improvements

Maximalists, this one's for you.

Brigitt Earley

Dec 27, 2022

10 of the Best Entryway Redos We Saw in 2022, Starting at Under $120 Projects & Improvements

These makeovers feature clever organizing ideas, bold color choices, smart DIYs, and more.

Kelly Dawson

Dec 21, 2022

B&A: This $0 Redo of an Old IKEA Rug Is Perfect Inspo for "Shopping Your Home"

HOME PROJECTS

This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

Sarah Everett

Dec 15, 2022

B&A: A Small Entryway is Transformed with 1 Can of Paint and Other Easy Upgrades Projects & Improvements

The blank entryway got a little punch of cheer.

Brigitt Earley

Nov 28, 2022

The Best Colors to Paint Your Entryway, According to Interior Designers Design Ideas

Yes, white is one of them, but you may be surprised by some of the other best entryway colors.

Hannah Baker

Nov 18, 2022

B&A: A Set of DIY Built-Ins Triples This Entryway's Storage Potential for $1,600

HOME PROJECTS

This homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.

Sarah Everett

Nov 15, 2022

B&A: A Stained Staircase Loses the Carpet and Gets a Modern Refresh for $60

HOME PROJECTS

The new staircases matches its 1970s A-frame house much better than the stained and carpeted "before."

Sarah Everett

Nov 11, 2022

10 Slim Console Tables That Are Perfect for Small Spaces Design Ideas

Convinced you can't fit a table in your tiny entryway? These 10 slim console tables might change your mind.

Sarah Lyon

Nov 3, 2022

B&A: A Built-In Bench Majorly Upgraded One Family's Entryway for Under $500

HOME PROJECTS

This built-in project helps keep a family of five highly organized.

Sarah Everett

Oct 30, 2022

B&A: A $150 Entryway Project Has a Clever Trick for Displaying Photos and Art

HOME PROJECTS

"I got this project done within a week of thinking of it because I was just so excited about it," this DIYer says. "It didn't take long at all to install. I did it all by myself with no help — that's how easy it was!"

Sarah Everett

Oct 23, 2022

10 Space-Saving (and Stylish!) Coat Racks That Will Corral Your Jacket Collection

Shopping

They're perfect for apartment dwellers, too!

Alyssa Longobucco

Oct 18, 2022

B&A: A Plain White Entryway's Redo Makes Its 1910s Features Shine

HOME PROJECTS

Now, it's historic AND bold. It sets the tone for the rest of the jewel-toned home.

Sarah Everett

Oct 13, 2022

We’re Calling It: Pachira Aquatica Is the Easiest Indoor Tree Plants & Yard

If you’re exploring indoor trees for your home but aren’t sure where to begin, trust us when we say that the Pachira Aquatica is the tree you want. It is virtually kill-proof, relatively tidy, and grows as large (or as small) as you want. They are also pretty much immune to the most common cause of black thumbs: over-watering (hey, we’ve all been there).

Angie Cho

Oct 5, 2022

B&A: A Useless Entryway Spot Gets a Practical, Storage-Packed Redo for $300

HOME PROJECTS

"I love the classic look and the added closed storage," this DIYer says of her innovative railing swap.

Sarah Everett

Oct 2, 2022

4 Front Entryway Mistakes Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn’t Make Real Estate

They're easy to sidestep, if you will.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Oct 2, 2022

B&A: A Once-Neutral Entryway Now Packs a Punch with an Unexpected Color Combo