With a few clever design tricks, you’re free to instantlymake your entryway feel largerand more welcoming.
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Here are six easy ways to make any entryway look biggerno major renovation required.
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Mirrors
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Liu explains howmirrors are a designer’s go-tofor smaller spaces, especially entryways.
If you fear it looking too basic, dress up a plain mirror by flanking it with decorative sconces.
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double-check whatever piece you pick is long and slim.
Its all about creating that sense of airiness, Liu explains.
By keeping things sleek and narrow, it lets the space breathe, giving the illusion of more room.
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Use one to make an entry feel more grand, rather than busy or overcrowded.
Oversized art can also help balance out the proportions of a small entry.
“While cream paints can be great for balancing natural light.”
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As for cream hues, Benjamin Moore’s White Dove is a contender for the firm’s favorite.
Greenery
Liu explains how a touch of greenery can really elevate small entryways.
“This visual expansion makes even the coziest of entryways feel more airy.”
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For a statement-making tall tree,consider a fiddle leaf fig(pictured above) or a Dracaena palm.
If youre seeking something more compact, a snake plant or burgundy rubber tree offers the perfect mid-size option.
To elevate its presence, opt for a footed pot rather than simply placing it on the floor.
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