Unique Ideas for Decorating with Entryway Furniture

Feb 10, 2014 by adminway

If you have a large foyer with many decorating options, entryway options often  include unique pieces of furniture that are stylish, yet very practical. Entryway furniture can be used to store everything from outerwear to games, and will help free up storage space elsewhere in the home. If you have a bigger foyer, consider the many ideas below. Repurposed furniture can turn an unassuming foyer into  fantastic place for storage while making it an impressive part of the  house.

Decorating with a Parson’s Table

A parson’s table like the SL-TCR 50 x 15 B/BG Wood Veneer Accent Table, Black Satin paint finish by Plateau works well when decorating an entryway with unique and practical furniture. Plus, it looks very stylish. Such a table can be used to display tabletop décor with a decorative bowl or tray to hold remotes, keys and other small necessities. You might also want to select a stylish mirror. The foyer is a great location to hang a mirror for checking hair and makeup upon entering or exiting the home. Also, the mirror will help provide a reflection that will add visual size and depth to your space.

Select a Unique Platform Bench

A platform bench like the Caen 4 Foot Bench in White Lthr by Nuevo Living is a long piece of furniture that is usually lower than other types of seating, and it has a slatted seat similar to that of a park bench. This unique piece of furniture is also ideal when decorating the foyer. Shoes, boots and other footwear can be placed out of the way beneath the bench, and will provide a comfortable place to sit while taking off or putting on footwear.

Decorating with a Console Table

One of the most stylish and useful pieces of furniture that you can use in decorating the foyer is a console table. A console table like the Elm 59 Inch Console by Mod Loft is a free-standing piece of furniture with cabinet doors, and it can be used in the foyer to hold everything from gloves to school books. Console tables are available in various different styles, and it can be used to display tabletop décor that will enhance the foyer.

Choose a Unique Ottoman with Storage

An ottoman is a piece of furniture that is usually used as a footstool, but when looking for unique pieces of furniture for decorating the foyer, a large ottoman is an ideal choice. Many ottomans offer interior storage, making this a great place to store gloves, hats, scarves and other small pieces of outerwear that are usually just get mixed up or even get lost in the coat closet. Also, an ottoman can be a comfortable sitting area for taking off and putting on footwear.

Decorating with a Chest of Drawers

If you have a small chest of drawer that is not in use, consider putting it in the foyer to hold scarves, gloves and hats. If you can, remove the hardware from the furniture, sand the finish, and paint it to match your decorating scheme. Outfit the furniture with a new  set of hardware to give it a unique updated look. Decorate it with stylish tabletop décor to help tie it with your current foyer decor.