39 Welcoming Entryway Ideas From HGTV Magazine

A home's entryway sets the mood for the whole space and gives visitors a taste of your personal style. Whether your door opens to a stunning staircase, a fabulous foyer or a cool console, we've got all the inspiration you need to make your entry one you'll love coming home to. So come on in, and see all the inviting ideas.

First up: This refreshing welcome. Homeowner and designer Erin Wheeler juxtaposed a subtle floral peel-and-stick wallpaper with a graphic black-and-white rug. When an entry isn’t that large, a mix of patterns, a chic console, mirror and rug make a major impression.

With its leafy wallpaper by Sandberg, this entryway feels like an enchanted forest. Pairing the wallpaper with an Anthropologie console and the vintage-inspired mirror is a whimsical, winning combo.

The large window in this stairwell provides plenty of pretty natural light to bounce off the white walls and give this entryway a welcoming glow. A navy campaign-style chest from Crate & Barrel and a funky lamp by Stray Dog Designs add personality to the sleek space.

With its vintage chesterfield sofas, pretty purple rug and metallic wallpaper, this super-sized entry—which doubles as a living area—sets the tone for the rest of the home. “This room is a preview,” says homeowner and designer Kim West. “It tells you this isn’t your traditional Craftsman house.”

A purple front door and a herringbone accent wall (painted Rare Gray by Sherwin-Williams) make for a fun entrance, but the pair of prints by Jean-Michel Basquiat steals the show.

A pattern-happy entry always delivers the impact. A big, breezy banana-leaf print paired with a raffia-wrapped console table, a navy-striped rug and a duo of orange lamps will make you feel like you're heading to the beach every time you walk through the door.

Although this house was built in 2016, shiplap-style walls in the entryway (and throughout the first floor) give it aged farmhouse cred. The decor is traditional with a twist, hinting at the rest of the home. The stars of the space: a Louis XV chair re-covered in a poppy coral fabric and a modern raffia console from Serena & Lily to house a collection of treasures (and stow away toys).

This relaxed spot exudes inviting vibes that say, "stay awhile." Dreamy cloud-print wallpaper sets the mood and a duo of hanging hats double down on the casual vibe.

White paint on the walls and floor (Simply White and White, both by Benjamin Moore) help this older home’s tighter areas, like this entryway, feel less confining. Slim stools from Serena & Lily tucked under a custom floating box shelf offer a place to perch near the front door, without taking up too much floor space.

A team of sleek pieces — including a lacquered black dining chair, a zebra-pattern rug and a Kelly green campaign-style desk — puts this floral paper firmly in the 21st century. Abstract art finishes off this fresh floral vignette without competing with the lively pattern.

Bold black and white stripes paired with gold accents and a furry stool make for an unapologetically glam entrance.

Coming or going, petal pink paint on the door and floral patterns in the carved blue cabinet and runner make you want to stop and smell the roses. The petite pink lamp by Mitzi plays off the door's blushy hue.

This nature-inspired entry brings the beauty of the outdoors inside. Plenty of organic textures, like the teak sideboard with seagrass doors and the driftwood coat rack, bring on the natural appeal. The moth print by Joseph Scheer looks like a natural history museum exhibit in the best way.

A pink quatrefoil print needs some heavier pieces with it to look entry-like rather than bedroom-y. Solution: a steel gray chinoiserie chest of drawers and a mirror with a thick navy frame. Rather than a lamp for light, try two sconces. These are each 12 inches tall, a bold contrast to the paper’s small-scale pattern.

No two patterns are alike in this funky foyer. The key to seamlessly mixing so many prints is the limited color palette of grays, browns and little pops of orange. The result: a totally cool greeting for everyone who walks through the door.

This modern entrance is made up of easy DIYs. The abstract art, sleek cabinet and colorful faux plant were all refreshed with paint to create this fun vignette. Click the link below to learn how.

A wall of prints and assorted treasures climbing the stairs looks interesting and inviting. The treads below were dilapidated — covering them in flatweave carpeting gave the whole space a fresh look.

In a large entry, like this 12-by-12-foot one, bold cement tiles make a big impact without overwhelming the space. A pair of chevron ottomans and wall art pile on the patterns.

You can almost smell the salty sea air just by looking at the collection of coastal decor in this Florida home's entryway. Abstract art in a mix of ocean blue hues, tropical fronds and rattan lanterns all work together to create a modern, beachy aesthetic.

Chip Wade created a next-level entry look in his Georgia cabin. The wall is the star here. Before, the chinking — the material that fills the gaps between the logs — was light brown. Redoing it in white created a crisp contrast. A console provides a stylish spot to store extra seating (a duo of poufs by Arhaus) in plain sight. Chip’s sister Dena made the art.

Yes, fancy old furniture can look cool. The vintage chest and secondhand mirror are refreshed next to a cheeky thrifted fossil lamp, wallpaper with billowing clouds by Cole & Son and a geometric wood pendant.

Hip starts here. A slim console with mod triangular legs is a sleek base for the colorful print above it (by Hayley Mitchell). Hanging a strand of wood beads adds boho flair. The Dutch door is painted aqua on both sides for a pop of color inside and out. (For a similar shade, try Waterfall by Sherwin-Williams).

Homeowner Natalie Lea chose this pretty wallpaper to honor of her mom’s love of butterflies. "I feel her presence as soon as I walk through the front door," she says. The wainscoting, trim and front door painted jet black offer cool contrast and keep the space from feeling too sweet.

A vintage rug paired with a stunning console, a large piece of art and a trio of vases is a winning entryway combination. Here, the natural seagrass wallpaper adds warmth and texture.

Bright colors (and Samori’s smile) light up the white walls in this entryway. The mirror is one eye-catching antique, and sunny paint revived the wrought iron umbrella stand. Metallic wall urchins up the whimsy.

A midcentury-style buffet and a jumbo 1950s poster in front of shibori-print wallpaper gives visitors a retro welcome. The wallpaper print may be bold, but in easy-to-live-with denim blue, it will stand the test of time.

Pattern doesn’t need to be limited to walls and floors. Take it from this printed credenza from Deny Designs. The coolest coat rack (from Blu Dot) and a rug (from Garnet Hill) subtly pick up on the colors in the piece.

The gold leaf mirror shines brightest in this timeless entryway. A collection of traditional pieces, like chinoiserie vases, a marble-topped chest and a brass umbrella stand, echo the classic style.

This large-scale modified Greek key pattern is decidedly glam in black and white, but the perky pink accents make it feel foyer-friendly. Don’t be afraid to use it as a backdrop for art. Keep the frames simple and the colors will pop off the paper.

From the moment you step into this California home, there’s an irresistibly easy-going vibe. Shiplap-style paneling, light French oak floors and a jute mirror by Jamie Young are a little beachy, while a graphic rug brings modern flair. A built-in bench, baskets and hooks turn this space into a mini mudroom.

A custom barn door is fitting for this home's farmhouse roots. The wood design on the front adds a modern twist. The twig-like legs of the plant stand (from Terrain) and a jute runner (from Amazon) say, "Relax!"

Small space, big idea: A super-slim console and a statement mirror turn a sliver of the living room into a fantastic foyer.

The foyer in this beach house doesn’t get much light because the area sits beneath a second-story deck. White paint makes it feel bigger and brighter. It also directs attention to the eye-catching geometric iron railing, an original detail.

There’s no dedicated foyer in this 1,700-square-foot bungalow, but grouping a lacquered grass cloth console, a woven rattan stool and an armchair along a living room wall has the effect of an entryway.

This spacious foyer looks even more grandiose thanks to a mural of sprawling botanicals. The classic blue and white color palette keeps it feeling approachable and inviting.

From the get-go, there’s no mistaking this house is sophisticated and fun thanks to this awesome entrance. The black-and-white cabinet and the arrangement of abstract art — a canvas from Grandin Road in the center and framed pieces by Kim Curran on both sides — have gallery appeal. Meanwhile, the pair of the turquoise lamps and caned chairs from CB2 give the space balanced elegance.

Bold patterns abound in this quirky Austin home — starting with the staircase. Matisse-inspired wallpaper on the risers creates a stop-and-stare (or should we say, "stair") effect.

It's hard to feel anything but peachy in this colorful entry. Complementary shades of orange and blue are a no-fail pairing.