Entryway Reveal

Our entryway tends to be a drop zone for anything coming into the house.  It's the first area you see as you enter, so it's important to me to keep this area neat and clutter free. 

My goal was to create an entryway that is welcoming and functional.

After sharing a peek into our little space, I'm so excited to finally share our completed entryway with you!

Entryway- before

Entryway- during

Entryway- progress

-a mirror to check ourselves as we head out the door

-a place to drop our keys and glasses

-a small clock to make sure we get out the door on time

Previously we had a table against the wall.  After the moulding was added the space felt too narrow so we hung a shelf instead. 

The next thing we did was switch out the lighting.  Goodbye boob light, hello schoolhouse flush mount.  Love the classic look.

The door remained black.

The crown moulding was already there, but got a fresh coat of paint.

I borrowed the candle holders from another room.

They're much prettier here.

I enjoy burning the lightly-scented candles in the evening.

I love filling my home with plants.  

 

No space feels complete without them.

We had an extra outlet installed.  I was hoping to add a table lamp.
  

My alternative was a plug in night light.  Womp womp.
  

The faux wainscoting gives the house a more sophisticated feel.

 Our friend came over and added all of the moulding while I was in charge of caulk and paint.

I couldn't be more pleased with the results.

Just walking through the front door puts a big smile on my face.

Source list

Wall color- Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore, matched to Glidden Paint

Light- Home Depot

Mirror- Marshalls

Shelf- Ross

Candle holders- Pottery Barn

Candles- Target

Alarm clock- Pottery Barn

Tray- Target

Milk glass- Thrifted

Plants- Southeast Succulents

Boxwood wreath- Lowe's

Rug- overstock.com

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