How can I make my small entryway look bigger? 7 helpful tips for a small space
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From the paint colors you choose to the right storage solutions, explore how you can make your small entryway look bigger
Do you want to make your small entryway look bigger? We are on hand with a collection of inspiring ideas and expert tips so you can make the most out of, what we think, is one of the most important rooms in the home.
A busy transitional space, many of us have small entryways, and it takes a lot of careful planning to create an environment that both looks beautiful but is also, incredibly practical.
From enhancing the room with fresh paint ideas to cleverly decorating with mirrors and sleek furniture, looking into how you can make your small entryway feel bigger will only make for a more inviting and welcoming point of entry into the home.
How Can I Make My Small Entryway Look Bigger?
Whether your looking into how you can make a narrow entryway feel bigger and wider, or you've just moved into a new home and your old entryway ideas need to be refreshed to cater to a smaller space, explore our expert guidance below.
1. Consider Your Color Scheme
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'Trusting your instinct is really important when working with color. You should surround yourself with colors you are drawn to and make you happy – just as you do with your wardrobe,' says Clara Ewart, head of design at Kitesgrove(opens in new tab).
We are often advised to leave small rooms bright and white in order to make them feel bigger, however, the power of paint really can be transformative in a small space. Not only can the right entryway paint ideas help to make your entrance feel bigger and spacious, but they can also create a wonderful, colorful welcome into the home.
Sarah Lloyd, senior brand manager from Valspar Paint(opens in new tab) says, 'adding color to your hall or entryway can give a strong character to a transitional space often forgotten, as well as helping to open up a narrow space. To reduce a long tunnel effect in your entryway, use green tones, such as Valspar’s bright Gentle Green(opens in new tab) in a mid-sheen finish, which will help to reflect as much light as possible and create a shimmery glow.
You can embrace color without always opting for maximalist tones, too. By using pale mint green and muted natural shades, such as Valspar’s Serene Scene(opens in new tab), this gentle splash of color will also help to brighten up a narrow passageway.'
Helen Shaw from Benjamin Moore(opens in new tab) also supports this and says, 'entryways and hallways are often narrow spaces that lack natural light. If you want to introduce color without going too dark on the walls, consider pale warm greens or yellows.'
2. Make The Most Out Of Mirrors
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Decorating with mirrors can not only add beautiful decoration to an empty wall space, but mirrors are also brilliant for making small spaces feel lighter, brighter, and bigger.
Whether you incorporate a full-length mirror beside your front door or add a more ornamental, decorative design above a console table, a mirror will not only provide a practical area for you to check your reflection before you leave your home, they can work wonders and make a small entryway look bigger. Read More…
