Entryway Home Projects

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

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.

It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.

It’s black, white, and bold all over.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

The makeover blends traditional touches with modern embellishments.

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.

Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.

"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.

Maximalists, this one's for you.

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

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.

The blank entryway got a little punch of cheer.

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

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

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

"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!"

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

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

"When guests walk in, they're usually like ... 'woah,'" this homeowner says of the after.

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."

The once unused space is now an organized drop spot right at the home's entryway.

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. 

A piece of furniture made in a day for less than $350 total? Yes please.

"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.

The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.

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.

The porch's new look also includes a new ceiling, new pillars, and a modern light fixture.