Make a Great First impression With These 22 Entryway Wall Ideas (2024)

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  Vary Styles

  

  Sometimes blending aesthetics can yield new and interesting designs. Ellie Mroz Design mixed different styles for a subtle, provincial flourish in the entryway. The entryway combines several different looks. From the home's Dutch door to the framed artwork, it creates a fusion between modern farmhouse and cottage core.

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  Opt for Abstract

  

  You can never go wrong with some standout framed artwork. Think Chic Interiors added this framed abstract artwork above a side table to fill up the wall’s formerly blank space. It draws the viewer's eye upward from the collection of decorative items on the table to the top of the room.

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  Choose Shapes

  

  Marian Louise Design added some whimsy and character to this white entryway wall by hanging various circular mirrors to create a unique display. The soft shapes offer an interesting juxtaposition when compared with the harsh edge of the stairway wall just behind them.

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  Think About Paneling

  

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  If you have an entryway wall covered in paneling, top it off with a small, simple piece of artwork. K+Co. Living chose a bench with throw pillows and artwork with a mostly neutral blue tone. These items help herald in a pop of color, offsetting the entryway's all-white space.

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  Go West

  

  Even in the entryway, you can weave farmhouse style into interior designs. Rincon Rd. created an entryway covered in allusions to life on the farm—including the pitchfork on the entryway wall.

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  Match Everything

  

  Match your decor for simplicity’s sake but also to create a sense of instant cohesion. Maggie Griffin Design added two identical lamps and small side tables to the walls along this entryway.

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  Combine Colors

  

  Think gray and lime green can’t combine? For a brilliantly colorful space, Ashley DeLapp Interior Design paired the two shades to make heads turn the moment they entered the threshold.

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  Lean Into Midcentury Modern

  

  Midcentury modern loves an emphasis on shapes. The door to this entryway is a classic mid-mod glass door, so Forge & Bow paired it with a mirror that pulls from the same look as this statement-making MCM door.

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  See Double

  

  Maggie Griffin Design balanced both sides of this entryway with the same decor against the walls. The side tables were also made symmetrical with the balance of the two lamps and potted flowers.

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  Go With Frames and Panels

  

  Forge & Bow kept these entryway walls' decor to a minimum since there was already a lot going on in terms of color. With the bright turquoise paint and half-wall paneling, the decorative wall pieces are able to blend in seamlessly with their wooden accents.

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  Complement the Door

  

  Emily Henderson Design placed a decorative mirror on this entryway wall to complement the massive glass door. With a statement-making front door like this, you don’t need more than a few pieces on the entryway wall like this round mirror. A modern side table was then topped off with collectibles to create a balanced look.

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  Add Built-Ins

  

  Built-in cabinets and shelves make for a collected look in the entryway. Emily Henderson Design added framed minimalist art and modern collectibles to give that lived-in appeal without making the space feel too cluttered.

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  Paint an Accent Wall

  

  Want to make a statement with your entryway? Paint an accent wall in bright paint and pair it with contemporary shapes and pieces like Grey Joyner Interiors did.

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  Hang Up a Gallery Wall

  

  Tiny entryways can still be impactful. Emily Henderson Design placed a gallery wall filled with modern colors and designs between two hanging candle holders. The candles elevated the wall’s look, adding a touch of sophistication without overstating their elegance.

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  Keep It Simple

  

  If you have a ton of open space, try paring down your entryway. This entryway designed by Emily Henderson doesn’t need more than a picture and bench to complete the decor.

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  Switch Up the Minimalism

  

  In Swedish design, wood tones and other rustic pieces take pride of place. Designed by Emily Henderson, this entryway wall keeps it crisp and clean with two wood framed art pieces to fit the home's Swedish and minimalist aesthetic.

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  Keep the Utility

  

  An entryway wall can also be functional. Emily Henderson Design created this entryway space to keep accessories on hand while adding some style with a chic bench layered with a houseplant and basket.

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  Picture Some Colorful Art

  

  Marian Louise Design paired this home's large entryway doors and modern circular table with a collection of colorful wall art. The bright colors feel just as modern and eclectic as these other standout features.

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  Stick in Shelves

  

  For entryways that lead into mudrooms, built-in shelves and cubbies are the best wall decor for their function and utility. Forge & Bow dressed these up with bright aqua paint and honeycomb floor tiles.

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  Consider Pops of Color

  

  Because this home leans eclectic with colors and patterns, Emily Henderson decorated the entryway wall with bright gold sconces and a thinly framed mirror to highlight color and shimmer.

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  Sprinkle in Cozy Pieces

  

  Emily Henderson Design kept the wall decor cozy with a string of images all of the same mountain range. For added warmth, they popped in some pillows and a faux fur throw blanket to set a comfortable feel to a cold wintertime house.

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  Add a Statement Piece

  

  Another way to decorate paneled entryway walls is with a simple mirror as a statement piece. Emily Henderson Design paired it with a wood chair to add another layer of visual interest.