Define with Color

• Use color to define the space of an entryway and create borders where none existed before. For a classic look, She Knows suggests sticking to neutral shades, like a deep mahogany or even a bold jewel tone. Incorporating a new color into the entryway is also an easy way to keep up with trends, as a few coats of paint mean an instant update. However, refrain from using dark colors in a small entryway, as they emphasize the lack of space, making the area feel confined.
  
  

Message Center

• Decorate with an eye toward practicality by installing a message center, where important notes and information can be clearly posted, in the entryway of your home. Hang a whiteboard, or a chalkboard for a more rustic look, on the wall and place markers in a basket on a small table resting below it. Add a cork board for posting notes, as suggested by Cottage Home Decorating, and keep some decorative stationary and pens on the table as well.
  
  

Seating

• If your entryway is large enough, add some seating for practical and stylistic purposes. A wooden bench provides a place for guests to sit and remove their shoes, which are underneath. A cozy chair makes the entryway feel homey and inviting and a modestly sized table placed next to it can hold the day's mail or keys. Use accessories like throw pillows and seat covers to bring color to the area and replace them periodically to create a new look.
  
  

Go Bold

• While it might be a bit much to fill an entire house with eccentric furnishings, an entryway provides room to go a little wild and experiment with new looks. Hang an elaborate chandelier from the ceiling and fill the area with whimsical items, like a vintage table and an elaborately framed mirror, as seen in House Beautiful. Fresh flowers breathe life into the room and funky accessories and upholstery choices come together to make a fun, fresh statement.