Our Quirky Entryway
Now that I’ve shared my yellow front door with the world, it’s time to invite you into my entryway. Small steps. Don’t worry; we’ll get to the bedroom soon, but know that I don’t kiss on the first date. Usually. Back to my entryway, yes?
Welcome back, friends!
Hands down, the entryway is my favorite part of our home. It feels so very… us. Equal parts quirky and unexpected with touches of vintage and organic materials, our front hallway has caused quite a stir with guests, provoking a love/hate relationship almost immediately. And in my opinion? That is design. Good design always elicits a reaction, whether good or bad.
Don't mind the whippets. They're very friendly. Promise.
And in this case, I think it is very, very good. We’ve been collecting various hooks and vintage glass doorknobs for awhile now, and I was thrilled to finally have a chance to use them all. In fact, we ripped out a hall closet to expand the entryway’s width (you can see a bit of the before in this video right here!), so this quirky storage solution actually proves quite functional for dog leashes, hats, bags and the like.
And those whippet statues? We can’t bear to part with them. Our whippets (or are they greyhounds?) were one of our first joint purchases in Los Angeles, and I have a feeling they’ll stay with us forever. You can call them Harry and Maeve. We call them awesome.
So what do you think?
And because I know you love me to reveal my shopping sources, here are a few places you can score the look. The rug is from DwellStudio, the bench is from Modani, the sheepskin rugs are IKEA and a few of the hooks are from Urban Outfitters. Happy shopping!
Ah, my happy place.
So, in case you can’t tell, I’m madly in love with our entryway. I feel instantly cheered when I walk in the front door, and I can’t wait to add a few more hooks of sentimental value with time.
What do you think? Love? Hate? Suddenly craving a pair of antique wooden shoe forms? Spill it in the comment section below!
i LOVE the yellow door and the eclectic hallway…very cool!!
I too love the door. Not the hallway…too disorganized and makes no sense. However, don't you just LOVE the decal? Makes the whole statement! I am unable to log in, so is there a way to ask where she got the decal?
It's funny how a collection of small items can look pared-down and dramatic at the same time. Great balance.
Thank you!
That hallway is truly unique. You'll never lose your keys in this house. http://www.skylarkmanor.com
I love it! I agree that it is good design – I like that it is very uniquely you and your husband. I also love those adorable wedge oxfords and the chunky rope necklace thing
I think it is so fun! And the whippets – I will forever call them awesome! The hooks are a brilliant idea!
thank you, friends!!!
Love. Hooks are awesome, and I adore the whippets.
hate it. too cluttered for my taste
If you love it enjoy it – while you're there. If you ever want to sell the house it's got to go!
if it works for u..good…i only like the yellow door….the rest is not my style…the most important part is that u r happy w/ ur work…
It's your house, so you should be cheered when you enter the front door. To me, looks like a mudroom entrance where you would usually hang caps and jackets; of course, the keys and door knobs and hooks are too decorative and lightweight to hang large, heavy items from them, so not so useful for a mud room.
Airy it is . . . Too airy. Maybe there would be more unity if the hooks and door knobs were attached to a 3 x1 board or boards. Grouping them in some way would give them more impact. Love the knobs and hooks. They are just lacking impact. You could even use three boards that are three feet long and place them in a step pattern or staggered with two high and one low or two low and one high.
My mother had a collection of antique purses displayed in her foyer. Hung randomly like your hooks. Brings back sweet memories as she has since passed.
I don't like it at all. Your door is too bright. looks like the guy from sSilence of the lambs decorated the entryway.
I really like the yellow color of your front door. Could you please tell me the name and brand of the paint? Did you use glossy or semi-gloss? Thanks