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Guest Picks: Accessories for a Dashing Entryway
A slim table, a place for keys and a few personal touches create an entry that's both welcoming and functional
I'm always so jealous of homes with gorgeous entryways. It's a sign the rest of the house is going to be amazing too. Now that most of my new apartment is settled, I'm starting to daydream about creating a simple, cool and functional entryway. And hopefully now I'll have a place to put all of my mail, keys and spare change. — Chelsea from Lovely Indeed
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| A perfect way to start decorating your entry is to find a great table. I like one with a long, narrow silhouette that's functional but still beautiful. |
by One Kings Lane
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In my house, keys and spare change are always everywhere. Maybe if I set a gorgeous dish like this in my entryway, I'd never lose my keys again!
by Urban Home
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If a tray won't cut it, how about a cool bowl? I'd love to leave my husband's mail in this Mercury basket.
by One Kings Lane
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An entryway is the perfect spot to leave little reminders for yourself. Snag a sweet chalkboard like this one (it's magnetic too) to do the job.
by The Foundary
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For an easy way to dress up your entryway without paint, try a wall decal. It's a cool, unexpected touch — and 100 percent noncommittal for those decor-phobes.
by Anthropologie
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If a catchall table isn't your style, choose a cool bench for the entryway. This one from Anthropologie is long and slim and has a great silhouette.
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For smaller spaces, a little Lucite table is an awesome choice. It won't overwhelm your entry, but it will still hold all of your goodies.
by DwellStudio
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Leave a light on to welcome you home! I think a lamp on an entry table is such a cozy thing to come home to.
by Anthropologie
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No room for a table lamp? Grab a couple of unusual sconces to flank your entry. These from Anthropologie have a great vintage vibe.
by Ballard Designs
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I love last-minute mirror checks on the way out the door. A gorgeous, round, statement mirror like this one would do the trick.
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by The Land of Nod
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| Area rugs totally pull a space together! Put a rug with a fun pattern in your entry. Just make sure it's easily washable — all that foot traffic can be messy. |
by Ballard Designs
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I know some Seattle folks are wondering about where to put your umbrellas — get a fun umbrella stand and set it right next to your entry table.
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These folding baskets from Ikea are super affordable and can house a boatload of stuff. Tuck a few under a table or bench in the entry to collect shoes, bags and more.
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A bright, bold print is a happy addition to an entryway. I love this poppy print — it would be perfect above the black console table.
by Urban Home
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These little vases from Urban Home would look beautiful with or without flowers. I'd get all three because I just love things in threes.
by Ballard Designs
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Fill your entry table with a few beautiful knickknacks. I love the shapes of these candleholders.
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| I'm totally dying for these wall hooks from Ferm Living! The geometric shape is just right, and they'd be an easy way to add a little hanging space to your entry. |
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If the hooks just won't cut it and you need a little more hanging space, maybe a hall tree is the way to go. I like the simple lines on this one.
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Include a couple of curiosities on your entry table. I love globes right now.
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Don't forget a clock! Stay on time when you're running out the door, and put an awesome oversize clock in your entry.
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Ideabook published on Oct. 13, 2012.
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So we have tons of storage in our entry, but only behind doors or in drawers. One wall is floor to ceiling closets, on the other side is an enormous six-drawer chest and a large round decorative mirror. Now I'm looking for the perfect table lamp that is interesting, but doesn't compete with the mirror.