10-Minute Holiday Entryway Makeover
10 tips. 10 minutes. A whole new look.
It's official—entertaining season is here! These tips and tricks from our experts and editors will keep your entryway tidy and wow your guests as you welcome them into your home.
1. Turn Gifts into Décor
"I like to wrap a few empty boxes, or actual presents, with brown craft paper and a thick white ribbon to place by the door. It looks elegant and is budget-friendly."—Mollie Ranize, dmar interiors
2. Corral the Coats
Add temporary hooks on one wall to accommodate guests' jackets, scarves, and hats.—Shelby Hill, Wayfair Editor
3. Showcase the Bounty
"A cornucopia of pine garlands, apples in decorative jars, and poinsettias in beautiful planters will instantly make the space feel festive."—Maureen Stevens, Maureen Stevens Design
4. Introduce Seasonal Hues
"You can amplify the colors or textures of the season by adding a piece of fabric as a table runner on a console. Try something natural like burlap or linen, or something brighter that works with your color palette."—Mollie Ranize, dmar interiors
5. Keep it Clean
Create space for a boot tray or welcome mat where people can leave their shoes so that mud, dirt, and snow isn't tracked through the whole house.—Erin Davis, Wayfair Editor
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6. Illuminate the Scene
"If you have candles or lanterns around the house, group them in the entryway with some fresh cut greens to create a welcoming holiday moment."—Mollie Ranize, dmar interiors
7. Create a Card Tree
Use all of those greeting cards to your decorating advantage and tape them on your entryway wall in a triangle shape. Guests will be thrilled to see you displaying the cards they so carefully picked out for you.—Erin Davis, Wayfair Editor
8. Bring in the Green
A simple, readily available evergreen wreath adds dimension to your front door, acts as a tabletop decoration with the addition of a candle, or can be hung over a mirror to add texture and warmth.—Shelby Hill, Wayfair Editor
9. Make it Twinkle
"Try repurposing those old string lights by putting them inside rustic wire baskets for a romantic cottage-country look."—Maureen Stevens, Maureen Stevens Design
10. Clear the Clutter
If your main entrance is through a mudroom, remove any collected clutter and open up space for guests shoes and coats.—Erin Davis, Wayfair Editor
