The entrance area to your home is the first thing people notice when entering your home, so you want it to be functional yet welcoming. Having this part of your home tiled instead of carpeted makes good sense, as when it rains, dripping umbrellas and wet or muddy shoes aren't going to ruin your carpet.
You could also have a coat stand in the entrance area to hang wet raincoats or jackets on, as well as a large tallish pot to stand wet umbrellas in.
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If, when you open your front door, the first thing you see is a blank wall, it's a good idea to place a nice print or painting there to provide interest and visual appeal. Under that you could have a waist high cabinet or shelving for books or storage. On the surface a nice collection of photos and/or collectibles looks good.
The lighting of this area is also an important consideration. If it's a dark hallway that greets you when you open the door, consider some form of lighting. Recessed down lighting works well or you might consider having a front door with glass panels in it or to the side of it to let some natural light into the area.
As the entrance area is a place that can take a lot of knocks and scrapes from bringing items into the house you want to use a washable paint on the walls in a shade that blends well with the room the entrance area adjoins.
If the entrance area has a long hallway, hanging pictures on either side of it can give a boring hallway some personality. A narrow hall stand can be used not only for your mail and keys but to show off a collection of items like pots or shells or a variety of knick knacks.
Try to add a bit of charm to your entrance area as it is the first impression people get when entering your home.
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