Here are some practical tips for front door design! A well-designed entryway makes coming home a hassle-free experience.

The entryway is the first space you see when you enter a home. A visually appealing and fully functional entryway not only makes the entrance look cleaner and tidier, but also leaves a good impression on guests.

Today I'm going to share some practical design tips for your entryway.

A good entryway

Storage is essential upon entering the home.

1. Entryways, which are typically designed for storage, tend to look cluttered. However, storage at the entrance should not be designed arbitrarily; it should be tailored to the size of the space.

2. For those with ample space, a full-wall storage solution is recommended; for those with limited space, a small, ready-made shoe cabinet is a good option. Generally, we opt for custom-made entryway cabinets. A complete entryway storage space should include shoe storage, a shoe-changing bench, hooks, and countertop shelves.

For storage to be practical

Details must be reasonable

1. If every shelf in the shoe cabinet storage area is the same size, it will definitely be a bit of a waste! It's too obvious! The storage dimensions for slippers, sneakers, high-tops, low-tops, ankle boots, and long boots are definitely different, so the height of the shoe storage area still needs to be customized according to the shoes, or choose a movable design when setting up the shelves.

2. It is best to choose a suspended design at the bottom, which makes it convenient to change shoes when entering the house and eliminates the hassle of opening and closing the cabinet door every time.

3. It is recommended to set up a bag hanging area at the entrance and a storage area in the middle to free up your hands when entering.

Want to feel happy when you enter the door

Design must be human-centered.

1. Squatting and bending over to change shoes is really painful, especially for the elderly. If you want to make changing shoes easier, I suggest setting up a shoe-changing bench.

2. For shoe storage, if the enclosed space has a strong odor, you can choose louvered doors or mesh doors to increase the ventilation of the space.

3. If you feel awkward entering directly into the living room, you can add a partition in the entryway to prevent a direct view into the living room and provide greater privacy.

4. Since entryways generally don't have windows, lighting is very important. It's also recommended to add a hidden light strip at the bottom of the shoe cabinet for better visibility when changing shoes.

Want to make life easier

These are also things to pay attention to.

1. The entryway connects the interior and exterior, making it prone to dust accumulation, so extra care needs to be taken when designing the flooring. For easier cleaning, you can choose to lay tiles, which can also create a unique texture when paired with indoor wood flooring.

2. When laying tiles, it's also important to choose designs that don't easily show dirt. If you still have concerns, you can also add a floor mat.

3. Don't forget to design outlets in the entryway, which can be used to charge robot vacuums or shoe dryers.

No entryway

You can also do this

1. If your home does not have an entryway, you can place a shoe cabinet in the space between the door frame and the vertical wall, or create a false entryway that serves as both storage and a partition.

2. Neither of the above two options is suitable. For a house layout where the living room and dining room are connected, creating a strong sense of space, you can design a row of cabinets against the wall. This is not only practical but also saves a lot of space.