Entryway

white plan stairwell with light wood floors
A Blank Stairwell Gets “the Most Magical Retro '60s” MakeoverHome Projects
"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."
Sarah Everett
Jun 17, 2024
See the “Desperate” Transformation That Made This Hallway Cozy and Inviting (For $70!)Home Projects
"I desperately wanted to make this space look inviting and warm, and I needed something to store at least five pairs of shoes," the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 7, 2024
A “Very Plain” Entryway's Cozy Redo Makes Guests Do a Double TakeHome Projects
You could do a similar project in any room.
Sarah Everett
May 17, 2024
This Slim Shoe Rack Saves Me So Much Space and Cleared My Entryway ClutterOrganizing
It saves me so much space!
Britt Franklin
May 8, 2024
This French Trend Is The Old-Money (and Practical!) Hack to Try This Spring
NEWS
It’s as useful as it is stylish!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 26, 2024
Pottery Barn’s Gorgeous Shelf Creates an Entryway out of Thin AirOrganizing
It maximizes vertical space instead.
Patrice J. Williams
Mar 9, 2024
38 Stunning Apartment Entryway Ideas to Make a Good First ImpressionDecorating
These will sure to impress all your houseguests.
Caroline Biggs
Jan 23, 2024
12 Best Boot Trays for a Winter-Ready EntrywayOrganizing
They're stylish and functional!
Arlyn Hernandez
Jan 4, 2024
This "Unexpected" $180 IKEA Find Is the Smartest Place To Store Shoes
Style
You’d never guess that this furniture piece wasn’t originally intended for the use these homeowners came up with!
Cullen Ormond
Jan 4, 2024
A Blank Entryway Gets a “Vibrant and Happy” DIY Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The welcoming entryway is now infused with the homeowner’s personality.
Chloe Konrad
Jan 2, 2024
Ripping Out the Dated ‘80s Decor Gave Me the Entryway of My Dreams
Projects & Improvements
My friend told me my new entryway felt like a hotel in Europe. With that one kind compliment, all the stress of the reno was worth it.
Dana McMahan
Dec 3, 2023
A “Bootility Space” Makeover Hides a Boiler and Adds a Bench for $615
HOME PROJECTS
It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.
Sarah Everett
Nov 8, 2023
An Entryway’s $25 Paint Makeover Is a Bold Maximalist Statement
Projects & Improvements
It’s black, white, and bold all over.
Sarah Everett
Oct 26, 2023
An IKEA HEMNES Gets the Look of Expensive Bone Inlay for Just $43
HOME PROJECTS
This once-plain shoe cabinet is now a stunning entryway statement piece.
Sarah Everett
Oct 3, 2023
12 Gourd-geous Fall Front Door Ideas to Greet the Season in Style
STYLE
‘Tis the season to spruce up your front door with pumpkins, wreaths, candles, and more.
Shelby Deering
Sep 5, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Entryway Gets a Welcoming DIY Refresh for $2,000Home Projects
A few DIY projects made a big difference in adding some warmth to this bare entryway.
Heather Bien
Jul 27, 2023
The Sleek $70 Storage Solution That Instantly Decluttered My Entryway (It Fits 15 Pairs of Shoes!)
Shopping
It's a must-have for small entryways.
Alicia Kort
Jul 27, 2023
B&A: A Bare Entryway Is Now Functional, Cozy, and Family-FriendlyHome Projects
This home blogger has great advice for creating an entryway that works for you.
Sarah Everett
Jul 21, 2023
This Entryway Table From One of Our Favorite Organizing Brands Has Secret Storage Hiding in Plain SightOrganizing
Keep bags, shoes, and more neatly tucked away.
Nikol Slatinska
Jul 17, 2023
B&A: A Dark Entryway's Sliding Doors Were Blocking a Beautiful Design Feature
HOME PROJECTS
"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2023
4 Smart Hallway Redos That Show the Hidden Potential of Pass-Through SpacesHome Projects
It's not just a hallway — it could also be a home bar, an office, or an organized storage space.
Kristine Hansen
Jul 3, 2023
B&A: An Entryway’s Colorful Spruce-Up Has 3 Great Gallery Wall TricksHome Projects
A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.
Sarah Everett
Jun 26, 2023
Here’s How to Make a Coat Closet Work Harder in a Small Space
Style
Fake it ‘til you make it.
Savannah West
Jun 13, 2023
How This TikToker Created Storage in Her Less-than-11-Square-Foot Entryway
Organize & Clean
It took three space-saving finds for under $100 to get it so functional.
Meg Asby
May 22, 2023
B&A: This Blank Apartment Entryway Is Unrecognizable After a Daring RedoHome Projects
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!
Sarah Everett
May 20, 2023
B&A: This $500 Apartment Entryway Redo Is Maximalism for Clutter HatersHome Projects
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.
Sarah Everett
May 14, 2023
B&A: A Clever IKEA Hack Makes This Open Entryway Much More PracticalHome Projects
This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 25, 2023
This $38 Organizing Superhero Holds Shoes, Plants, Books, and More — and It’s Perfect for Tiny ApartmentsOrganizing
Small space-friendly storage for the whole family.
Britt Franklin
Apr 25, 2023
B&A: A Bland Entryway’s $750 Transformation Features Colorful Tiles From TravelHome Projects
A DIY that's part souvenir and part statement piece.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 25, 2023
This Is a Simple, Budget-Friendly Substitution for Fancy Shoe Storage in an EntrywayOrganizing
. If you're looking for a truly simple way to have your shoes easily accessible in your entryway — without a built-in or spending more than $50 — it's possible, and you can thank Hilton Carter, Apartment Therapy's resident Plant Therapist, for the inspiration.
Savannah West
Mar 13, 2023
These IKEA Cabinets Can Be More Than Just BookshelvesDecorating
You probably haven't seen this before, but you might end up wanting to try it.
Savannah West
Feb 23, 2023
7 Outdated Entryway Features That Homebuyers Always NoticeReal Estate
They're ready for a refresh.
Nichole Talbot
Feb 13, 2023
B&A: A Lively Refresh Brings out the Best in This Row Home's Beige Living RoomHome Projects
The makeover blends traditional touches with modern embellishments.
Brigitt Earley
Feb 5, 2023
B&A: A $475, One-Week Redo Turns an Uninviting Living Room into a Cozy Hangout
HOME PROJECTS
These homeowners transformed their living room in a week, thanks to the deadline of hosting family the following weekend. But the space has served them well past their hosting duties.
Sarah Everett
Jan 18, 2023
3 Entryway Accessories You Should Always Buy UsedReal Estate
According to home stagers.
Jennifer Billock
Jan 14, 2023
This Entryway Features an Elegant, Updated Take on the Popular Painted ArchDecorating
The internet's favorite paint project gets a personal, travel-inspired twist.
Caroline Mullen
Jan 13, 2023
B&A: A Run-Down Mudroom's $300 Redo Brings Cottagecore Vibes Without the Clutter
HOME PROJECTS
Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.
Sarah Everett
Jan 10, 2023
B&A: Low-Cost DIYs and Bold Design Risks Pay off Big Time in this Hallway Redo
HOME PROJECTS
"Hallways are often overlooked when it comes to design, and I saw this as an opportunity to take some risks and make some bold design choices," this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 8, 2023
B&A: This Chic Entryway Redo Full of Secondhand Finds Proves More is MoreHome Projects
Maximalists, this one's for you.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 27, 2022
10 of the Best Entryway Redos We Saw in 2022, Starting at Under $120Home Projects
These makeovers feature clever organizing ideas, bold color choices, smart DIYs, and more.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 21, 2022
B&A: This $0 Redo of an Old IKEA Rug Is Perfect Inspo for "Shopping Your Home"
HOME PROJECTS
This 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.
Sarah Everett
Dec 15, 2022
B&A: A Small Entryway is Transformed with 1 Can of Paint and Other Easy UpgradesHome Projects
The blank entryway got a little punch of cheer.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 28, 2022
The Best Colors to Paint Your Entryway, According to Interior DesignersDecorating
Yes, white is one of them, but you may be surprised by some of the other best entryway colors.
Hannah Baker
Nov 18, 2022
B&A: A Set of DIY Built-Ins Triples This Entryway's Storage Potential for $1,600
HOME PROJECTS
This homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.
Sarah Everett
Nov 15, 2022
10 Slim Console Tables That Are Perfect for Small SpacesDecorating
Convinced you can't fit a table in your tiny entryway? These 10 slim console tables might change your mind.
Sarah Lyon
Nov 4, 2022
B&A: A Built-In Bench Majorly Upgraded One Family's Entryway for Under $500
HOME PROJECTS
This built-in project helps keep a family of five highly organized.
Sarah Everett
Oct 30, 2022
B&A: A $150 Entryway Project Has a Clever Trick for Displaying Photos and Art
HOME PROJECTS
"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!"
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2022
10 Space-Saving (and Stylish!) Coat Racks That Will Corral Your Jacket Collection
Shopping
They're perfect for apartment dwellers, too!
Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 18, 2022
B&A: A Plain White Entryway's Redo Makes Its 1910s Features Shine
HOME PROJECTS
Now, it's historic AND bold. It sets the tone for the rest of the jewel-toned home.
Sarah Everett
Oct 13, 2022
We’re Calling It: Pachira Aquatica Is the Easiest Indoor Tree
If you’re exploring indoor trees for your home but aren’t sure where to begin, trust us when we say that the Pachira Aquatica is the tree you want. It is virtually kill-proof, relatively tidy, and grows as large (or as small) as you want. They are also pretty much immune to the most common cause of black thumbs: over-watering (hey, we’ve all been there).
Angie Cho
Oct 5, 2022
B&A: A Useless Entryway Spot Gets a Practical, Storage-Packed Redo for $300
HOME PROJECTS
"I love the classic look and the added closed storage," this DIYer says of her innovative railing swap.
Sarah Everett
Oct 2, 2022
4 Front Entryway Mistakes Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn’t Make
They're easy to sidestep, if you will.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 2, 2022
B&A: A Once-Neutral Entryway Now Packs a Punch with an Unexpected Color Combo
HOME PROJECTS
"When guests walk in, they're usually like ... 'woah,'" this homeowner says of the after.
Sarah Everett
Sep 23, 2022
11 Halloween Doormats That’ll Spook Up Your Entryway
These picks are scary good.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Sep 20, 2022
9 Tiny Entryways with Seriously Big Organization Ideas
These teeny spaces are chock full of inspiration.
Erin Johnson
Sep 19, 2022
B&A: $600 Later, an Inefficient Entryway Closet Is a Functional Design Feature
HOME PROJECTS
Don't you just love when form meets function?
Sarah Everett
Sep 16, 2022
This Entryway Staple Could Transform Your Small Bathroom
Who knew this piece could function so well in a bathroom?
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Sep 14, 2022
B&A: An Under-$120, One-Week Redo Cheers Up This Gloomy 1890s Entryway
HOME PROJECTS
"I’m head-over-heels in love with the colors we used," this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 10, 2022
B&A: This Beginner-Friendly IKEA BESTÅ Hack Was £225, But Looks Way Pricier
HOME PROJECTS
This homeowner duplicates her dream sideboard using an inexpensive IKEA hack.
Nikol Slatinska
Sep 8, 2022
B&A: A DIY Mural Gives This Entryway Some Cheery Boho Vibes — All for $0
HOME PROJECTS
"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.
Sarah Everett
Jul 31, 2022
B&A: A Standard Front Door Gets a Modern New Look (Yes, It's the Same Door!)
A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A 1970s Home Gets a Grand Entrance Inspired by the Decade — for Just $600
Major MCM-spiration incoming.
Sarah Everett
Jul 9, 2022
B&A: A "Cold, Uninviting" Hallway Gets a Colorful, Sophisticated $600 Redo
"The after is just an entire vibe!" this DIYer says. "It's warm, soulful, and sophisticated."
Sarah Everett
Jul 4, 2022
Before and After: A Historic But Basic Black Front Door Goes Bright and Bold
This 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.
Sarah Everett
Jun 22, 2022
Giada DeLaurentiis’ Entryway Nook Is A Great Alternative To A Mud Room
News
No mud room? No problem.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 10, 2022
B&A: A $600 DIY Adds Function and Style to a Blank Wall Beside the Stairs
The once unused space is now an organized drop spot right at the home's entryway.
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2022
Before and After: A Bright, Botanical Redo Modernizes a Dim Hallway
This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2022
The Customizable (and Cushiony!) Tile Doormat That Doubles As a DIY Art Project
It's fulfilling all of my arts-and-crafts dreams.
Stella Totino
Apr 15, 2022
Before and After: I Made Over My Rental’s Entryway for Under $200
I devised a plan that would have a big impact without costing a ton of money. It was also simple enough that I could do most of it myself, on my own timeline. 
Hannah Baker
Apr 6, 2022
This Ridiculously Chic Shoe Rack Doubles As an Entryway Table and It Saves Me So Much Space
Finally — a shoe rack that actually *looks good*.
Allison Arnold
Apr 6, 2022
B&A: An IKEA Entryway Piece Loses Its Office File Cabinet Vibes with a Quick DIY
HOME PROJECTS
A piece of furniture made in a day for less than $350 total? Yes please.
Sarah Everett
Mar 24, 2022
Before and After: A 1911 Entryway Refresh Has Great Tips for Hanging Artwork
"The before was really 50 shades of beige — very uninspired!" this homeowner says. Her colorful refresh has great artwork and tips for hanging it.
Sarah Everett
Mar 20, 2022