The Entry Edit: How to Make Your Hallway Count

Your entryway is more than just a passage — it’s your home’s first impression. Whether welcoming guests or coming home after a long day, this space sets the tone. With a console, mirror, warm lighting, and a soft seat, it can become one of the most thoughtful corners in your home.

1. The Console: Practical Elegance

A console table anchors the hallway with structure and style. Choose one with clean lines and slim proportions to keep the space airy. Whether styled with books, vases, or bowls for your keys, it’s a practical piece that makes a refined statement. Bonus: add a drawer or shelf to store the not-so-beautiful everyday things.

A console from the Pebble collection anchors the space with sculptural calm — tactile, timeless, and quietly elegant

2. The Mirror: Light and Scale

Nothing opens up a narrow space quite like a mirror. It reflects natural light, adds depth, and allows for that quick final glance before you walk out the door. An arched or organically shaped frame can soften angular layouts, while a bold rectangular mirror adds modern clarity.

From soft arches to bold rectangles, mirrors come in many shapes — choose one that complements your hallway's proportions

3. The Lamp: Warmth in a Click

Overhead lighting can be harsh — a table or wall lamp adds intimacy. Go for warm-toned bulbs and sculptural shapes that complement the console. That soft glow in the evening brings a hotel-lobby calmness into everyday life.

Soft lighting creates a warm glow that welcomes you home at any time of day

4. The Pouffe or Bench: Beauty with a Purpose

Perfect for pulling on shoes or setting down a bag, a pouffe tucked under the console or a bench placed nearby adds function without fuss. Choose a fabric that echoes the textures of the rest of the home — boucle, velvet, or linen — and the piece will feel like it’s always belonged there.

A pouffe or bench makes it easy to slip on your shoes or pause for a moment before heading out

5. Personal Notes: Scent, Art, and Sound

A discreet room spray, a small abstract canvas, or even a favourite playlist playing in the background can transform the hallway into a multisensory welcome. The goal isn’t to overwhelm — it’s to gently greet.