Entryway Home Projects

It's strikingly striped, and it has a brilliant use for secondhand shutters.

The DIY artwork saved the homeowner a ton of money.

Storage was a priority for the “after.”

The goal was to accentuate the positives while adding seating and replacing the flooring and lighting.

This one-wall redo will have you ready to whip out your roller and paint brush.

The “after” features an unexpected trio of colors that work together swimmingly.

This drop spot is better suited to the homeowner’s needs — and looks way more beautiful, too.

Now, I have a dramatic entrance to my home — and a space that friends stop and ask about as soon as they walk in.

This DIYer’s only regret? Not doing her IKEA hack sooner.

It’s “cozy, pretty, and personalized,” the homeowner says.

“Everything is basically a box, so if you can build a box, you can build this,” this DIYer says.

It’s the perfect work-from-home and welcome-home spot.

The new pass-through brings the drama.

"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."

"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.

You could do a similar project in any room.

The welcoming entryway is now infused with the homeowner’s personality.

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.

It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.

It’s black, white, and bold all over.

This once-plain shoe cabinet is now a stunning entryway statement piece.

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

This 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."

It's not just a hallway — it could also be a home bar, an office, or an organized storage space.

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.

This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.

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

The makeover blends traditional touches with modern embellishments.

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.

Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.

"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.

Maximalists, this one's for you.

These makeovers feature clever organizing ideas, bold color choices, smart DIYs, and more.

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.

The blank entryway got a little punch of cheer.

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

This 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.

This homeowner duplicates her dream sideboard using an inexpensive IKEA hack.

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