Modern design entrance

One of the most complex areas of the house to design is the entrance; for a long time considered a mere passage area, today it is reclaiming its fundamental importance. In fact, themodern design entrance, in addition to providing the first impression to guests, since it is the home environment that welcomes, it must also be functional.
From the point of view of the chosen style, it must be consistent with the other rooms of the house, so as to represent a preview without overpowering anyone.

Following is a short Helpful guide to implement the best choices to obtain a practical and aesthetically pleasing entrance.

The starting point: dimensions

As with all domestic environments, before making any type of choice it is good to consider the space available. It is important that the environment is functional but not overloaded with furniture and decorations. It will be good to pay attention to the needs of those who live in the spaces every day and carefully choose colors, finishes and accessories, in order to make everything harmonious and light.

If the size allows it, you can insert some elements that will prove to be really useful: a “empty pockets” corner with console, umbrella stand and coat rack, an area for storing shoes with a storage bench, decorations such as paintings and mirrors.

In most cases, the largest entrances are those that overlook the open spaces used as living areas. Once inside the house, you will notice the kitchen or the living room and for this reason it will be good to make all three rooms a real visual continuum. To this end, you can insert, where possible, built-in wardrobes, so as to be minimal and at the same time very functional.

The colors and style must be the same and the light must be calibrated correctly to always guarantee optimal comfort. The entrance space must be taken care of in detail, avoiding unnecessary decorations and too showy furnishings but choosing a few design pieces that are also useful.

If the space is more limited, you need to make very careful choices about what is really necessary, opting for full-height mirrors that will amplify the sense of depth and neutral colors that will give greater light to small spaces. In the case of large and shallow corridors, the best idea is to insert small wall elements such as nails and coat hooks or small paintings and mirrors. These solutions will help to have everything within reach and give personality to the walls. The colors and light should also be chosen carefully: light and pastel shades that expand the space are preferable. As for the light, avoid pendant lamps, in favor of LED cuts on the walls or ceiling lights.

Consoles and benches: the undisputed queens of the entrance

We have already mentioned how important the entrance to the house is to convey the first sensations and emotions to those who visit us. For this reason, one of the aspects that must be taken care of concerns visual and functional comfort. Each piece of furniture and accessory must be placed in the right position, to be useful and also beautiful to look at.
Un designer entrance furniture it must be chosen to meet the needs of the people who live in the house. First of all it must be practical and useful for maintaining order in the environment: in the case of large families or with children, a piece of furniture in which to store coats and shoes upon entering the house will be perfect.
A valid alternative is represented by the benches which offer a comfortable seat and storage spaces underneath. In this way, in addition to having everything at hand when needed, hygiene and organization will be guaranteed.

Another practical solution is to own a support surface as soon as you enter; it will be essential for storing keys, objects and mail just collected from the letterbox. In the case of small spaces, a small console with an exposed structure, without drawers and much lighter than the sideboard, perfect instead for more generously sized rooms.  

As for solutions designed to increase the perception of spaces or to increase their aesthetic value, it is not so obvious how and where to position them. An example is given by mirrors that must be chosen in size and shape and must be positioned strategically. It is better to avoid hanging them behind the door or in a perfectly mirrored way with respect to it, while it is preferable to decentralize them, rest them on the floor or choose them in full-height solutions. The shapes vary from square to rectangular, up to round and oval mirrors, which fulfill an aesthetic function rather than a utility one.

Light: an indispensable companion for a comfortable entrance

An aspect that should not be underestimated is the lighting of this type of environment that often does not have openings and therefore natural light. In fact, it is necessary to carefully choose the lighting fixtures and analyze their type and light intensity. In fact, it is good that the entrance is not dark and narrow but it is not correct to have excessive brightness that would tend to blind and be unsuitable for an environment that usually has small dimensions. Sometimes, in the design phase it is good to foresee Built-in appliances in the wall or cuts on the walls specifically designed to provide accent lighting.

If the dimensions are small it is better to avoid pendants and chandeliers in favor of spotlights and LED ceiling bars.

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Colors also contribute to increasing the brightness of the environment: light tones will help to expand the space and make it more livable. If you want to give more personality to the entrance, without making it an area detached from the rest of the house, you can color the walls with wallpaper inserts or decorations always in neutral tones.

The extra touch

Once the main aspects that need to be considered when designing an entrance have been clarified, it will be possible to make this space unique and make some improvements to make it more beautiful and comfortable.

It's good that it style and the same as the whole house: if you love contemporary furniture, essential lines and light colors with some black details and materials such as metal and glass will dominate. If you love Scandinavian style, the colors will be taken directly from nature as well as the fibers of textiles and bleached wood. Even for those who feel more creative and appreciate the boho or shabby style, the solutions are many and will be based on recycling and originality. Regardless of personal taste, the entrance must follow the fil rouge of the entire home, dressing itself with a look consistent with the other rooms. In the case of a narrow and long entrance, to embellish an apparently narrow space, a colored runner, wall decorations and a hanging console made of light materials and minimal shapes could be used.

The added value will be given by the choice of useful objects such as empty pockets and hangers and by decorative elements such as paintings and mirrors. Finally, even some green inserts will help to make the environment aesthetically better and also more livable. A plant that does not require too much light or a vase of flowers on the entrance cupboard will be the best elements to welcome guests and make the air in the house cleaner.

Here is an example of a creative moodboard, a cue to implement the right choices

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