8 Great Ideas for Decorating a Small Entryway

What to do if there is little space, darkness, and narrowness in the entryway? Based on designer projects, we show how you can easily transform even the most cramped space.

Glass Partition

To let in more light and visually expand the small entryway, designer Oleg Mintz suggested removing a solid wall and replacing it with a glass partition. Now natural light from the living room penetrates into the space.

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Diagonal Floor Layout

Designers often use this trick for decorating small spaces: Natalia Krasnoborodko chose ceramic granite in a plank look for her project. To avoid cluttering the entryway, she selected visually light furniture.

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Perforated Board

Need more space for hangers? Take inspiration from designer Alena Eremina — in her project, she used a perforated board on which you can hang light jackets and coats. There is also a small wardrobe for the rest of your clothes.

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Mirror Door

A mirror in the entryway can be more than just a wall fixture. If you have very little space, place it directly on the door, as in Cubiq Studio's project. White walls help enhance the effect, since everyone knows that light tones expand space.

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Plywood and Groove Box

To save space, designers from INT2 Architecture installed a universal plywood and groove box in the tiny entryway. You can hang clothes on one side, and use the other side as a bookshelf.

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Mirrors + Dark Ceiling

You’ll be surprised, but the area of this entryway is only three square meters. Studio Michael Novinsky’s designers used an interesting trick: they covered the wardrobe frame with a mirror panel. They visually lifted the low ceiling using graphite-toned paint.

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Integrated Wardrobe

An ideal solution for everyone who wants to get rid of unnecessary items and keep only the essentials. In addition to the wardrobe, designer Diana Ponomareva included a small shelf with a drawer for keys and other small items.

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Open Shelf

If you can store all clothes in a wardrobe, place an open shelf in the entryway. You can hang items and store shoes here. Designers from We Create Studio added green plants to the shelf — it looks fresh and stylish.

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