Front Entrance

What do you look for in a front entrance?

I have never really given that question much thought when it comes to my own house, after all, its not like its a spot in our house where people hang out. But, it's the first thing people see when they walk into your house. It's their first impression. Wouldn't you want it to be just as warm and welcoming as the rest of your house.

Here is the current state of our front entry.









It's not terrible. But it's DARK. I really dont mind darker wall colors, if you have the natural lighting for it. This space, does not. It feels like a cave. The wall color is from the previous owners still, and I'm not quite sure how to describe it. In some lighting it looks brown, in some it takes on more purple tones. Either way, it has to go.

Heres the plan. It all started with a rug. A beautiful rug that Coral (Andrew) ordered me for mothers day. I don't have it yet, it's being shipped here, so you will have to wait to see it when the entrance is done. But trust me, it's going to look awesome. The walls are going to be painted a light cream, and the front door a beige. I got a new bench (actually a really narrow coffee table, that I will turn into a bench), and some funky fabric and pillows to go on top and some bright colored art. Ah I can just imagine now much better it will be.

It's going to be a big project, especially because I'm pregnant. I painted Corals whole nursery when I was pregnant, so I already know what paint is safe to use, and whats not. And I can keep the door and bathroom window open so it will be well ventilated. But still, with me being pregnant, I am not going to be able to be my speedy self with this project. The color continues all the way upstairs (which will have to be left as an accent wall because there is no way I could convince anyone to hang off a tall ladder and paint it ) and all the way to the basement. The basement is about to be tapped and mudded which I hear is the messiest part of renos, so I think I will wait until that is done to give the walls a fresh coat of paint.

What have you done with your entry to make it inviting for guests? Is yours narrow like mine, not giving you much option on how to decorate it?