entryway

Glass table

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paint one wall Black

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If you have only a sliver of wall and no secondary storage in which to hide shoes and things, look for wall-mounted shelving that will keep your stuff stylishly out of the way. Even if you don’t end up using the same piece in your next place, the small pleasure of coming home daily to a neat and orderly entry will surely feel worth it.

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Make it inspiring. Creating a pleasing, stylish entry zone is one of the best ways to stay motivated to keep it neat and clean. Take the space shown here, for example: Without the wallpaper, artwork and snazzy owl umbrella holder, it would be a boring sliver of wall with a floating shelf. Wouldn’t you rather come home each day to a scene that makes you smile?

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I love this bright pink door against the cool gray building.

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Rooftop lounge in Amsterdam. Any outdoor space in the city is coveted, and a rooftop deck with a view is even more desired. Michiel Leeser spends as much time as he can in summer tending the herbs and fruit trees on his rooftop in Amsterdam. String lights and framed art turn this sundeck into a lounge once the sun goes down.

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Mason jar lamps also work well hung under an umbrella with LED candles set in lavender

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Two red leather cubes lift this sleek, contemporary entrance from adequate to awesome. They add warmth and a smile to the daily routine of coming and going.

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Be it ever so humble … or not … an elegant little pink velvet upholstered settee with gilt legs not only carries enough punch to stand up to the surrounding grandeur, but has the chutzpah to say, “Let’s not take ourselves too seriously here!”

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