Entryway Makeover Ideas

A few DIY projects made a big difference in adding some warmth to this bare entryway.

这home blogger has great advice for creating an entryway that works for you.

"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."

A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.

Are entryways the new powder rooms? (Which is to say, the new secret spots to go bold and create a jewel box within your home?) This entryway redo suggests yes!

When you live in a small space, you see every inch of it regularly. And when some of those inches are more cluttered than you’d like them to be, it can be stressful — or just monotonous. See how one renter went for a maximalist-but-streamlined change of pace.

A DIY that's part souvenir and part statement piece.

Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.

Maximalists, this one's for you.

这homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

The blank entryway got a little punch of cheer.

这homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.

这built-in project helps keep a family of five highly organized.

"I got this project done within a week of thinking of it because I was just so excited about it," this DIYer says. "It didn't take long at all to install. I did it all by myself with no help — that's how easy it was!"

Now, it's historic AND bold. It sets the tone for the rest of the jewel-toned home.

"I love the classic look and the added closed storage," this DIYer says of her innovative railing swap.

"When guests walk in, they're usually like ... 'woah,'" this homeowner says of the after.

Don't you just love when form meets function?

"I’m head-over-heels in love with the colors we used," this homeowner says.

"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.

A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.

Major MCM-spiration incoming.

这1910 door had been painted over plenty of times, but stripping it down and repainting it in a fresh color gave it a completely new life.

The once unused space is now an organized drop spot right at the home's entryway.

"The before was really 50 shades of beige — very uninspired!" this homeowner says. Her colorful refresh has great artwork and tips for hanging it.

Blue walls become vintage green in this entryway redo.

That's not the only smart DIY in this stylish makeover.

The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.

这entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.

The clever faux drawers are the perfect blend of style and function.

The DIY project totally changes the look of this home's entryway.

The porch's new look also includes a new ceiling, new pillars, and a modern light fixture.

现在,家里真的唱的原始特性。

The footprint's the same size, but it looks so much brighter and bigger.

All it took was some paint and painter's tape!

"It no longer just blends, but makes a statement as soon as you walk in the door," the homeowner says.

The dramatic hue makes the whole space look warmer and more welcoming.

Ben and Erin Napier added details that helped the house's history shine, too.

The "After" regularly gets compliments from neighbors.

The place you go in and out of every day should make you feel good.

One intrepid DIYer gave her father-in-law the gift of a gorgeous and functional entryway.

Best part? It's all DIY.

It’s nearly impossible to renovate every room of your home at once, so some spaces have to wait a little longer than others for a transformation. At Michela Andrioletti’s (@casa_in_newyork) home that she shares with her husband, that space was the entryway. “We put in the first things we could find at the most affordable budget when we moved here five years ago and then we just didn’t have time to fix it,” Michela says.

The space is way more organized now.

Here's proof that you can sneak style into the most surprising of spaces.

It went from so-so to smile-inducing.

Little changes add some pop to this small entryway.

这个空间是一个低效的洗衣房间,但丽magined as an entryway, it's beyond functional.

Pretty AND practical? A winning combo!

The after has a smart trick for making your ceilings seem taller, no tools required.

The best part? The project repurposes many items that the homeowner already had.

Hello, color!

The new space will make your jaw drop.

A two-part project takes this stairway from "oh no" to "oh, hello!"

Talk about bang for your buck.

Four different paint colors make this entryway a happy and welcoming spot.

Cubbies! Hooks! Baskets! This entryway's small, but it's got it all.

这mini mudroom is max-chic.

You'll want to steal this clever idea for your home ASAP.