Making a Grand Entrance 

Because you only get one chance to make a first impression

 

Wreaths, roping, and consoles decorated with candles, evergreens, and shining ornaments: Our homes’ main entries, passageways, and staircases get the star treatment during the holiday season. But what sort of first impression are these much-used—yet frequently underappreciated—interior spaces making during the remainder of the year?

 

If your halls have become nothing more than dumping grounds for umbrellas, keys, messenger bags, strollers, and miscellaneous clutter, you’re missing an opportunity to make your best impression on everyone who travels through your home.

 

The character, quality, and style revealed in these “best foot forward” spaces speak volumes about what to expect on elsewhere in your home.

 

14 Ways to Make a Grand Entrance