It’s funny how, when it comes to decorating, most of the rooms in my home have been on my “priority” list BEFORE the front entryway area. Looking back, I wonder….why?
Why would I not focus on the absolute first thing people see of our house when they walk in the door.
Seems like that should have been a no-brainer to me.
Hindsight is 20-20.
Anyway, I finally came to my senses and decided it was time to add some style to the entryway. If you have been coming over for the last 2.5 years? I apologize for the disappointment you may have felt while entering my home.
I post all these lovely pictures of my home on the blog and then you come over {to drop something off let’s say}…and all you see is the entryway area. You probably left feeling cheated.
I get it.
Well, I didn’t get it. But, I do now.
It all began when my neighbor text me a picture of this new piece of wall art that she found at Ross. I love the meaning behind the words on this canvas.
I immediately thought it would be a perfect fit for our bedroom. But after rushing out to Ross {after getting my neighbors permission to copy her} I realized that there was no where in our master bedroom that it looked right.
That’s when “project makeover the entryway” began.
But, because it looked very alone to hang it by itself, I had to find MORE things to hang. This project went from hanging one new canvas to re-doing an entire gallery wall.
I love that this is the first impression people will get now when they enter our home.
A hodge-podge of things that mean something to our family. A lamp from my Grandma B’s, an anniversary date framed, family photos, and the meaning behind love…the foundation we raise our children on. A great way to add character to your home.
I tried to keep the opposite wall a little simpler. I figured the one wall had a lot going on so I needed to even it out by being calm on the other side.
One of the most unique ideas to adding character {to any room of your house really } is to paint your ceiling a bold color. I absolutely LOVE the dark chocolate ceiling that we have in the entryway. Our ceiling finish is flat so that makes it stand out even more.
So, now when you come over I hope you will feel like the style is set from the moment you walk in the door.
The Details:
Paint Color {light}: Valspar Signature Lambs Ear Paint Color {ceiling & pillars}: Glidden Bittersweet Chocolate Floor Vase: Pier I Weaved Basket: Target “Love” Canvas: Ross Anniversary Date Framed: Frame The Date Canvas Prints: EasyCanvasPrints.com “Bless This House”: Hobby Lobby “Life is Good”: Hobby Lobby “Follow Your Dream”/”Dreams Come True”: Wal-Mart White Frame: Ikea “Live” Mirror Wall Art: Hobby Lobby Open Frame: Hobby Lobby Gold & Black Vase: Pier I Coat Stand: Ikea Black Candle Holders: Hobby Lobby Table: Target 3 Mirrors: Target Large Canvas: World Market
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I’m trying to recreate your ideas into my own for our entry way. I really like the small piece of art to the right of your B&W photo. Did you make that or find it in a store?
Thank you! I bought it at TJ Maxx.
What is that in the weave basket? Just curious what would go there in an entryway=- thanks!
More toys!
We store them wherever we can.
This is absolutely beautiful–love it!! I’ve read all the comments & looked over the details and I didn’t see anything about that lamp. Where did you find that shade? It goes so well with the “Bless this House” sign.
Hi – I love your style! We are in the process of building our home. A question for you: what’s is your wood floor? You’ve done a beautiful job on your home!
Thank you Amy! It’s a hand scraped hickory by Shaw Flooring. I forget the exact color, but it’s definitely more of a medium wood tone.
I too would love to know more about the lamp shade. It’s fits in so well.
I also love the lamp and shade, along with everything else~Where is the lamp from!!!!
Thanks! TJ Maxx
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