15 Tips For Entryway Organization


Updated 03/05/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Organize Entryway

Entryways are quick to become cluttered, but a few extra hooks and an extra piece of furniture can turn a messy foyer into a functional, stylish room. Not sure where to start? From a practical shoe tray to numbered coat pegs, these 15 simple design tips will help you organize your entryway — plus these gorgeous photos will serve as inspiration. Read more

Come and Knock on Our Door


Updated 04/15/11 11:02 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Make a Modern Entryway

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: I revamped the entryway to our house in order to make it more welcoming for guests. I also wanted to create a more modern look. The doormat tiles are from Ikea and the planters are made from concrete blocks, planted with succulents. Have you been doing any redecorating lately? Be sure to share photos and Read more

Before and After: Taming Winter Gear Without Spending a Penny


Updated 01/24/11 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Organizing Entryway For No Cost

Amanda Soule, the author, crafter, and mama behind SouleMama, recently shared a no-cost fix she made to her home's entry space. With four kids in a Maine farmhouse that's mid-renovation, Amanda initially asked her kids and husband to take off Winter layers and boots in the barn, which they enter before heading into the kitchen. This solution, Amanda notes, worked great until it started to get Read more

Give Your Entry a Fall Glow


Updated 10/26/10 1:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Choose Warm Colors For Your Fall Entry

Painting always seems like a major commitment, but in a smaller room, such as an entryway, it can be a minor undertaking that won't eat up an entire day or weekend. Choosing the first room that guests usually see also makes a huge visual impact. So, if you've been tempted to paint a room in your house with a warm color, take a cue from interior designer Birch Coffey, who painted this small entry Read more

Su Casa: h2urHome's Foyer Reveal


Updated 10/24/10 8:29 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Photos of Entryway Makeover

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome. I recently finished my foyer and am quite pleased with how it turned out! I was looking for something different, not too matchy match and hopefully an area that welcome's guest. Here's the before photo. (I know snoozefest) To see the after photo  read more Read more

10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Entryway


Updated 04/20/10 8:17 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Inspirational Pictures For Decorating Entryways

Because of its small size, the entryway is easy to overlook, but it's also the first thing guests see when they come through the front door, and it has the potential to be one of the most functional, stylish areas in the home. Some of the basic entry needs can fulfilled with catchalls, console tables, coat hooks, boot cubbies, and an umbrella stand. But if you're looking for ways to incorporate Read more

Do You Have an Entry Staircase?


Updated 03/10/10 8:01 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Do You Have an Entry Staircase?

I grew up in two different Colonial homes, which each had a staircase leading up from the foyer. It didn't occur to me until I had grown up a bit that not all homes have this feature greeting guests as they enter. For a while, I just thought that's how all homes were built! I love how welcoming the architectural element is, and it allows for fun decorating with statement-making chandeliers! The Read more

Casa Quickie: Boot Camp


Updated 12/28/09 7:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Casa Quickie: Boot Camp

Tired of dealing with cluttered Winter boots in your entryway? You might want to consider investing in shelving or cubbies for dealing with your Winter footwear. It doesn't have to be expensive. Some simple containers from Ikea will suffice. Pair them with some boot trays and mats, and you'll be a little more organized when it comes to your family's boot collection. Another idea? Add a stool to Read more

Su Casa: An Elegant Entry


Updated 02/17/10 4:59 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 20 comments

Su Casa:  An Elegant Entry

Su Casa member PoshBride recently posted photos of her fabulous entry makeover. I love how elegant and feminine this space is! She writes, When we moved into our new home in February, I immediately envisioned the beautiful Sex and the City blue paint that covered Carrie's walls when she redecorated her apartment. I also loved her mirrored dressing table and searched high and low for an entryway Read more

Summer Style: Decorate With Summer Sports


Updated 07/07/09 11:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Summer Style: Decorate With Summer Sports

This weekend, while shopping at the Alameda Flea Market, I nearly bought a beautiful vintage croquet set. Now, when I see how the set has been used in this space, I'm kicking myself for not making the purchase! This foyer is practically bursting with Summer spirit. To cultivate a similar sense of fun and spirit in your entry, add an often-used Summer sports set to your foyer. Pile bocce balls in Read more