20 Design Ideas for a Small Entryway or Foyer

Do you have a small entryway that you aren't sure how to style? We've got you covered. We've rounded up the most beautiful (and practical) decorating ideas for small entryways and foyers from top designers. From color palette inspiration for small spaces and storage ideas that are still chic to simple upgrades like rolling out a runner and swapping your lighting, these design ideas will inspire you to turn your small entry from a messy drop zone into a stylish welcome.

This entryway, though small, offers a dramatic and memorable welcome. Stunning, chevron flooring welcomes you with a meaningful and stylish entrance.

Draw your guests in with a welcoming runner at the entrance. This long runner visually lengthens the walls and makes this entryway seem larger.

With a small entryway, it is important to keep it clean and without clutter. Nothing will make your space feel more cramped than a cluttered console table to welcome guests.

The matching black lamps on this entry table bring added light and tasteful design to this small space.

Even if you have a small foyer, you can create a welcoming look, and smell, by adding fresh flowers.

From the moment you enter this home, you're introduced to bright and happy colors. The bold red of the front door is echoed in the colors of the entryway wallpaper, and the blues from the wallpaper make their way down onto a campaign style console table and a medium blue area rug. What better way to welcome guests and make them forget all about your small entryway?

Having an appealing spot to drop coats, shoes and other accessories as you come in the door will keep your space looking organized. Here, a couple of baskets are the perfect spot for slipping your shoes or stowing away other items.

Though portraits, prints and landscapes all add interest to the walls, abstract art gives you the freedom to play with your foyer's shapes and colors.

For this smaller home that doesn't have a dedicated foyer, the slim oval mirror reflects light and makes the small space feel larger.

This foyer's tiny amount of space has tons of style. A built-in bench has drawers underneath for storage. And a wall-mounted shelf is a floor-saving spot for houseplants, accessories and art.

This narrow entryway lets in plenty of light via the glass paneled front door and transom window. Even though this entryway is small, the natural light makes it visually appear larger.

This small NYC entryway features a floating shelf that doesn't take up much space but has room for knick-knacks to keep near the front door.

Creating a lasting first impression, this entryway includes striking wallpaper and a gorgeous antique mirror.

To make the most of a small or awkward space, look to multipurpose accents. A console table can double as a display for your favorite prints and books, as well as provide storage for your keys and mail.

Lighting can change the look and feel of any space, so if you have a small entryway, try installing a fab overhead fixture.

How can it be that just a few items create such a sense of peace? This entryway is a shining example that less certainly can be more.

This white framed watercolor of planet Earth, by artist Karen Musgraves, adds a happy and optimistic vibe to this friendly front entry. Along with the art, the bright orange and white striped walls energize this entryway.

To make the look last in a high-traffic zone, consider durable paint. The foyer or entryway of any home will undoubtedly be one of the most heavily trafficked spots, so invest in durable paints and finishes to make sure they last the test of time.

The bright yellow door welcomes guests, while a handy mirror and key rack accommodates necessities, such as bike helmets.