When you first walk into your home, you want the space to feel welcoming and easy to be in. But for many homes, as soon as you walk in, you might be bombarded by the things you forgot to put away before you left and the pairs and pairs of shoes and coats that didn’t get into their home either. And while you might be able to handle this, this isn’t something that you want any guests to have to experience when they first enter your home.
With this in mind, here are three tips for setting up the perfect entryway space.
Make Transitions Easy
As you come into your house, you’re transitioning from being away from home to being in your home. This usually involves taking certain things off and putting them away while also putting new things on now that you’re home. You can set up your entryway space so that these transitions can be done more easily.
One way to do this is to have a place for everything that you’ll be transitioning when you come into your entryway. This could mean having an upholstered bench to sit on while removing your shoes, having a place for your shoes, your keys, and your bag to be so that you can easily find them again when you need to leave, and having a place for your coat or jacket as well as any slippers or house shoes that you’re wanting to use now that you’re home.
Consider The Smell
If you plan to keep outdoor shoes and coats in your entryway, you’re going to want to think about the smell that those items might have if they’re left to sit there. While you can wash them, you can also take measures to ensure that you’re greeted by a nice smell as you walk through the door.
To do this, consider putting an air freshener right by your front door so that you can smell this right as you’re walking in. Not only will this make coming home more pleasant, but it can also help you feel more at ease and less stressed in your space as well.
Make Use Of Mirrors
Mirrors can be a great way to make a small space appear larger. So if you’re only working with a small entryway, putting up a large mirror can help make the area feel less cramped. Along with this, having a mirror to look in right as you’re getting ready to leave can also help you keep from having to run back to your bedroom or bathroom to double-check that you look good before you leave.
If you want to have the perfect entryway space to welcome you when you come home, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you set this area up.
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