An entryway is that dedicated room or space that you walk into from your front door that pleasantly welcomes your guests and houses your coat, keys, scarf, and all the things you need for your day. But wait, you actually don't have one. Bummer!
Fortunately, there are home design tips that you can apply to make that tiny or nonexistent entry better or come to life according to Apartment Therapy:
Perfect landing strip
You can set an area of your home apart as an "entryway" by using an unassuming shelf or a narrow furniture piece. This is a customized area that you can use as a landing strip for your keys and important mails. This home design idea is an easy way to create that entry focal point without having to build or tear down anything.
Start before you get to the door
The problem with not having entry way is that feeling of guests sort of getting dumped right into your living room. And if you really don't have a designated entryway, you can create an alternative by introducing your style even before they get to the door. You can place a shelf in your patio, porch or stoop to put your shoes or umbrella or by simply decorating the area near the door.
Use paint or pattern to set apart
A good home design tip for that nonexistent entry way is by visually creating that small division with the help of paint or pattern (wallpaper). Use either of the two to decorate the floor, wall, or ceiling to have that sense of a separate area when there is really none.
Partially enclose with a design element
The key is to create that visual clue that this area is set apart from the rest of your home. A home design tip to achieve this is by enclosing the space; you can use a large, leafy plant next to your door, or you can use a piece of furniture to serve as a divider and drive traffic to your living room.
