Georgetown TownhouseTransitional Entry, DC Metro

Even if you have a tight entry space, don’t think that you have to give up the greenery. This simple arrangement sits atop a heat register cover.

Here’s a simpler version of the same concept: shirred sheers. What could be easier?Let the dancing begin.More: Get Backyard Privacy the Subtler, Stylish Way

Dilemma: An Extremely Narrow HallWith an entryway this narrow, a table (or even floating shelf) is out of the question. Use what little floor space is available to wrangle umbrellas in a chic holder, and attach a few small hooks to the wall to hold keys. Design details: In a tiny hall, you can use the surfaces to bring in color and pattern. Here, the patterned tile floor, pendant light and glossy black door paint dress up the space, and even the narrow radiator cover is used to hold a vase of flowers.

From the handcrafted limestone floors to the netted-glass pendant, Sorenson by Remains, this classic foyer provides more clues to the modern updates that have taken place in this home.

Shirred panel on rods / tight top & bottom