11 Small Entryway Ideas That Deliver Big Style

The modern, minimalist look is sleek and stylish, with a monochromatic color palette and clean lines. The entry table has minimal embellishments, and the black wall sconces complement the back hardware of the table. A delicate piece of art using the same black and white colors ties everything together. For this style, less is more, emphasizing clean lines and simple but high-quality furnishings.

Mirrors reflect light and make smaller spaces feel bigger. A larger mirror in your entryway can make a dim and small space feel larger and lighter. With plenty of open, negative space, this entry table also helps make the room feel larger. Live plants add warmth, which is echoed by the natural wood of the side table. Finish this look with decorative vases or bowls or an additional small plant.

If you have plenty of wall space in your entryway, put it to use by creating a small gallery. Mix original artwork with prints, or opt for professional family photos in black and white. This look is functional, with a lively coat hook on the wall, a small basket for storage, and a comfortable bench for putting shoes on. Live plants create warmth, while the decorative pillow on your bench can bring out some of the colors in your gallery artwork.

Benches with storage offer dual functionality, allowing you somewhere to take your shoes on and off plus store your boots, umbrella, extra blankets, or anything else. This bench has a bottom shelf that you can place storage baskets on or opt for a bench with drawers for storage instead. Enhance the padded bench with a couple of brightly colored throw pillows and choose baskets that provide visual contrast with the bench itself.

If you have small children, toys can get everywhere! Using different-sized storage baskets gives you somewhere to put toys that are easily accessible. Little children can easily help clean up after playtime, too. Open-weave baskets can store things like extra blankets or throw pillows, while tighter-weave baskets with a lid can hold lots of smaller items, making your home feel less cluttered. You can place large baskets to the side of your entry table or bench or underneath the bench if you opt for smaller baskets. You can choose baskets that are all made the same but in different sizes for a more cohesive look, or mix and match colors and weave patterns for a more eclectic aesthetic.

A sleek glass-topped table with metal legs is perfect for the minimalist homeowner. You can easily achieve this look on a budget with a simple table, a single print, and a couple of small decorative items or a plant. A minimalist look may look deceptively simple, but this may be the best option if you have a very small entryway. Instead of one large print, you may also choose three smaller ones that follow the same theme or a large mirror to make the space feel larger.

This mid-century modern table has just enough space to hold a purse, keys, and packages, but the slim profile makes it fit better in a narrower entryway. This table can also double as a desk if you need to work from home, with storage inside for a laptop or books. Take care when selecting a lamp for a company table so that you don't overwhelm it – the one we've selected here gives plenty of light and has the same mid-century modern aesthetic as the table.

If your space is limited to very narrow, then wall hooks can give you the storage space you need for coats, bags, and umbrellas. We like this one for the architectural detail it has, combining form and functionality. If you have smaller children, you can choose wall hooks that are all one piece or hang individual hooks at different heights. Make sure when hanging the wall hooks that you install them into the stub instead of the drywall so that they can support more weight.