PROPERTY NEWS - While entranceways set the scene for your entire home, they are often overlooked. However, this needn't be the case, says Elbe Truter, merchandise manager at Biggie Best.
"Whether it's a statement wall, sleek furniture or eye-catching accessories, there's a wealth of savvy solutions to breathe light and life into these spaces, and brighten and spruce up your entrance," she says.
- Creating a warm welcome
We feel most comfortable at home, which is something that needs to resonate with visitors once we open the front door and welcome them into our living space. It is all about adding that special touch.
- Green with envy
Plants are the easiest way to breathe life into a dull entrance. Entryway plants are the ones that greet you at the door, happy and welcoming. Nothing brittle, barbed, stark, or sterile here. You'll want what poet EE Cummings describes as "leaping greenly spirits," plants that remind you that the world is full of wonder, that life is good, that everything will be OK.
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- Corner unit
Create subtle interest with unusual focal points and statement colour.
- Unadorned tactility
Nothing creates a sense of serene warmth on your doorstep quite like layers of natural pattern and organic texture. Subtly chic detail like handcrafted blonde wooden furniture and accessories add sophistication to an everyday space. Add a round sisal rug to complement the tranquil environment.
- Have a seat
In open-plan designs, living areas can easily take centre stage and entranceways are forgotten about. These spaces can easily be rebooted to make your guests feel at ease by choosing relaxing natural themes with personal touches like handwoven baskets.
- Scatterbrain
Looking for an instant, fuss-free reboot? "Plush scatters are a great way to take any stool or chair from bland to grand. Plus, you can mix and match colours, designs and patterns to suit your mood," advises Truter..
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- Frame it
Gallery walls are an ideal space to personalise entranceways. Remember, consistency is key. Choose a dominant colour, and a style of picture and prints. Also, the configuration of your gallery is really important. The spacing between pieces or the alignment of the frames can make or break your visual ensemble.
- Wall and all
Whether your décor style is trendy, mid-century modern, moody, or even minimalist, wallpaper has the ability to add personality to a characterless foyer.
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