Entryway

Don't you just love when form meets function?

"I’m head-over-heels in love with the colors we used," this homeowner says.

This homeowner duplicates her dream sideboard using an inexpensive IKEA hack.

"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.

Major MCM-spiration incoming.

"The after is just an entire vibe!" this DIYer says. "It's warm, soulful, and sophisticated."

This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.

I devised a plan that would have a big impact without costing a ton of money. It was also simple enough that I could do most of it myself, on my own timeline. 

"The before was really 50 shades of beige — very uninspired!" this homeowner says. Her colorful refresh has great artwork and tips for hanging it.

Blue walls become vintage green in this entryway redo.

That's not the only smart DIY in this stylish makeover.

These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.

This entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.

The clever faux drawers are the perfect blend of style and function.

The DIY project totally changes the look of this home's entryway.

Now, the home's original features truly sing.

Over a long weekend!

The footprint's the same size, but it looks so much brighter and bigger.

All it took was some paint and painter's tape!

"It no longer just blends, but makes a statement as soon as you walk in the door," the homeowner says.

Although hallways and entryways are meant for passing through, they definitely shouldn't be passed over when it comes to style.

The dramatic hue makes the whole space look warmer and more welcoming.

Garner's entryway is proof that a small, thoughtful detail can make a big difference.

It started out plain, but now it's packed full of charm.

Ben and Erin Napier added details that helped the house's history shine, too.

Your entryway is so much more than a hallway you pass through on your way into a home.

The "After" regularly gets compliments from neighbors.

The place you go in and out of every day should make you feel good.

The space is way more organized now.

Hallways might be pass-throughs, but they deserve love, too.

It went from so-so to smile-inducing.

Little changes add some pop to this small entryway.

This space was an inefficient laundry room—but reimagined as an entryway, it's beyond functional.

Hallways are, by necessity, functional spaces. But that doesn't mean they have to be drab and boring!

Pretty AND practical? A winning combo!

The after has a smart trick for making your ceilings seem taller, no tools required.

The best part? The project repurposes many items that the homeowner already had.

"It feels like we added an entire room," says the homeowner.

This dresser's dramatic glow-up will inspire you to go curb shopping.

Hello, color!

The new space will make your jaw drop.

Name: Mike and Sandie Type of Project: Foyer renovation Location: Saskatoon; Saskatchewan, Canada Type of building: 2 1/2 story single-family home, built in 1919 The Renovation Diaries are a collaboration with our community in which we feature your step by step renovation progress and provide monetary support towards getting it done in style. See all of our Reno Diaries here.

Name: Meg and Josh Type of Project: Mudroom/Breakfast Nook remodel Location: Chinook, Washington Type of building: Single-Family Home, 1,000 square feet For all of you good people who have been following along with Meg and Josh’s mudroom renovation, the big moment has finally come: all the work is complete, and it’s time to take a look at the finished space! From Meg: Any renovation project is special, but there’s something extra special about a DIY renovation project.

Shortly after moving into their Chinook, Washington home, Meg and Josh decided to tackle a big project: transforming their existing laundry room and breakfast room into a single, open mudroom/breakfast nook combo. Before the project began, the breakfast room and laundry room were separated by a wall, making the small house seemed more cramped. Meg and Josh envisioned a single, open space the would serve as breakfast nook, laundry room, and mudroom all in one, with lots of built-in storage.

A two-part project takes this stairway from "oh no" to "oh, hello!"

Talk about bang for your buck.

Four different paint colors make this entryway a happy and welcoming spot.

You're going to want to pick up a paint brush after seeing this!

Cubbies! Hooks! Baskets! This entryway's small, but it's got it all.

This IKEA hack has the look of custom woodwork—but costs a lot less.