Your home’s entryway gives your guests their first look of your style. Space is limited in many UK homes so creating a welcoming entryway can be challenging. But don’t worry! With the right furniture, a small hallway or porch can feel cozy and stylish. Read on for our minimalist entryway decor and top entryway furniture ideas UK has been waiting for!

How Do I Design a Small Hallway?

Small hallways just need smart thinking. You should prioritize multifunctional stylish furniture for UK homes and vertical storage. Choose pieces that do more than one job!

Top Tips for Tiny Hallways:

• Go Vertical: Use wall-mounted shelves or tall but lean cabinets to free up floor space. Like a small entryway bench with storage or shoe rack and seat combo.
• Add a Mirror: Mirrors make small spaces feel bigger and brighter, and create the illusion of space. Hanging a mirror adjacent to the doorway will create a sense of space the moment someone enters through the door.
• Keep It Light: Neutral tones (beige, soft grey) make narrow areas feel airy.
  

What Furniture Goes in an Entryway?

Your entryway needs to juggle style, storage, and practicality. Here are some must-haves in your house to achieve perfect balance:

1. Slim Side Tables: A narrow table gives you the perfect spot to keep your keys, letters, or a little plant, all without taking up too much space. For example, Ofcasa’s Chelsea Round Side Table is stylish, small, and fits perfectly in tight spots.
2. Shoe Storage: Shoe piles look messy! Use a vertical shoe rack to save horizontal space!
3. A Small Chair or Stool: A shoe rack and seat combo adds both charm and comfort to your entryway. Ofcasa’s Briar Swivel Chair, in beige or yellow linen, are great for tight spots, and you can sit and spin with ease!

Scandi Style Entryway

A term getting really popular on the internet these days is “Scandi style entryway”. Scandinavian doors merge minimalist lines, natural grain, and subtle functionality—perfect for UK homes where space is limited.

Play with light wood, soft color, and multi-functional furniture that can fit into slender hallways without compromising on style. The Scandi style is "less but better," which means highlighting quality pieces that provide multiple functions in a single design without compromising on an airy, open look.

While most entryways can be a narrow, for slightly more spacious entryways Piper Coffee Table is a great fit. Its triangular shape with rounded edges wedge into corners or diagonal crevices. It is a stylish piece for trim and keys that don’t eat into floor space.

Combine with Jarvis Diamond Bar Stools— streamlined profile and PU leather cushion add sleek touch—or small ottomans that function as shoes storage and extra seats.

Scandinavian Essentials for Entryways

• Pale Wood Finishes: Have doors with pale oak or ash finish, or paint walls in beige or light-grey tones, to give the appearance of spaciousness in small spaces.
• Textural Layers: Add woven jute rugs or storage baskets to create some warmth. You could also add some hanging decorations on the wall to give it an artsy look, or add plants by the door or furniture pieces to give it a fresh and natural feel.
• Clever Storage: Use wall hooks and hanging shelves to free up floors. These can opt for both necessary items and also small showpieces to decorate the entryway into your home.

Scandi style entryways are perfect for making a great first impression right past your doorway. With the right focal point and functional additions, you can make a memorable first impression.

Styling Tips for UK Entryways

1. Got a Narrow Hallway? 

Go vertical and Install floating shelves above a slim bench. Use light colors and paint walls in soft whites or greys to open up the space.

2. Open-Plan Space Styling

Define the area with a rug and the Aveline Lounge Chair as a stylish anchor.

Why Choose Ofcasa for Your Entryway?

Ofcasa offers space-saving designs: Stylish furniture for UK homes designed with compact spaces in mind.

Ready to Wow from the Doorstep?

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