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There’s something about an entryway that sets the tone for the rest of a home.
It doesn’t have to be a grand foyer—or even much of an entryway at all. Sometimes it’s just a little stretch of wall, a console table, and a place to drop your keys at the end of the day.
But I’ve always loved the idea of making those in-between spaces feel intentional, too.
Lately I’ve been drawn to entryways that feel a little more collected than decorated: warm wood, woven texture, something old-looking, something useful, and a few seasonal pieces that can change throughout the year.
So for the first edition of The Little Things, I pulled together five finds inspired by a warm, layered entryway for fall.
Nothing too perfect. Nothing too precious. Just a few little things that can make coming home feel a little nicer.
1. Start with something warm and grounded
A console or sideboard is really the anchor of an entryway.
I especially love warm wood tones here because they bring so much character to what can otherwise be a pretty forgotten space. And if the piece has storage? Even better.
It gives you somewhere to tuck away all of the not-so-pretty things that inevitably collect near the door while still giving you a surface to style.
2. Add a little woven texture
One of the easiest ways to keep a space from feeling too new or too styled is to mix in something woven.
A basket, tray, or natural-texture accessory brings in that slightly imperfect element I love. It’s also one of those rare decorating choices that’s genuinely useful—especially in an entryway.
Use it for shoes, scarves, dog leashes, extra blankets or whatever else tends to land near the door.
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3. Bring in something with height
Entryway styling gets much easier when you vary the height of the things you’re using.
A lamp, tall vase, branches, or even a larger piece of artwork can give the whole arrangement some structure without needing a lot of little decorative objects.
For fall, I especially love the look of simple branches. They add a seasonal feeling without turning the entire entryway into fall décor.
4. Add something that glows
This might be my favorite part.
A small lamp, lantern, or candle instantly makes an entryway feel warmer—especially once the days start getting shorter.
There’s something really lovely about walking through the door in the evening and having a little pool of warm light waiting for you.
It’s a tiny detail, but that’s sort of the point of The Little Things.
5. Finish with something that feels like you
This is the part that keeps a styled space from looking like it came straight out of a catalog.
Add the framed photo. Stack the books you actually like. Put out the slightly wonky pottery you found years ago. Bring in flowers from the yard.
Not everything needs to be purchased—or perfectly coordinated.
I think rooms get more interesting when they look like they’ve been put together slowly, rather than bought all at once.
A collected home takes time
The older I get, the less interested I am in completely “finishing” a room.
I’d rather find a piece I really love, live with it for a while, and slowly add the things that make a space feel like ours.
An entryway is a perfect place to start because you don’t need much: something functional, something warm, something pretty, and a few little details that make you happy to come home.
And really, isn’t that the good stuff?
Shop all of the pieces in my Hallway Sideboard Inspiration collection.
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