Your entryway sets the tone for the whole house in about three seconds. A farmhouse entryway does not need much: a few practical pieces and one thing that makes people stop and look.
The four-piece formula
- A bench or console to drop bags and keys.
- Hooks or a peg rail for coats.
- A mirror for a last look before you leave.
- One piece of art that sets the mood.
Art sizing for narrow walls
Most entryways are narrow, so think vertical. An 18x24 in canvas above a console fits most spaces; a 12x16 in works above a small shelf. Center art about 57 to 60 inches from the floor, or 6 to 10 inches above furniture.
Stairways and long hallways
Use a run of two or three canvases in matching frames, 2 to 3 inches apart. Repeating one color keeps the run feeling like a set.
Seasonal refreshes
- Fall: swap in an autumn landscape and add a bowl of small pumpkins.
- Winter: a snowy scene like Winter Stag with a garland.
- Spring: light florals such as Magnolia Bloom.
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