“Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.” - Goethe

Entryway? Foyer? Mudroom? Vestibule?

Whatever you call your home’s entrance, it’s a very special area of transition. Cultures around the world have specific requirements for home entryways—from the balance of elements in China’s Feng Shui to the directional rules of India’s Vastu Shastra. The entry is important because it’s where you welcome your guests into your interior space—and where first impressions are formed.

All too often, entryways are an afterthought. In some homes, they’re purely functional: think coat hooks, indestructible floor mats and backpack cubbies. In other homes, entries are void of personality or cues to help visitors know what to do next.

A warm welcome
While your home’s entrance shouRead More