How to Decorate Entryway Tables, Mirrors & Lamps

The entryway is the critical part of a house, because it creates your guests' first impression of your home. This area also is important because of its function--to ease the transition between leaving and arriving at home. Tables, mirrors and lamps are key pieces that can be both stylish and useful within entryway areas. By decorating these pieces, you can make your entryway more personal and better suited to your particular needs. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Spruce up an ordinary lamp by choosing a shade in an eye-catching color that blends with the room. You also can use a hot glue gun to attach accents such as silk flowers or fringe to the shade. Attach an attractive pull to the lamp's switch as well.

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Purchase a mirror with a decorative frame for your entryway. You also can opt for several smaller mirrors arranged in a symmetrical design as an alternative to the more traditional single, larger mirror. You also can use a mirror as a tray for your table.

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Decorate entryway tables sparsely. You don't want a cluttered area in your entryway. Consider placing a couple small items on the table, such as an organizing tray and a live plant. The tray can be useful for placing keys and similar items, and the plant adds beauty and freshness to the space.

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Accentuate the table by hanging the decorative mirror or a piece of artwork above it.

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Cover the table with a simple tablecloth if you want to provide a skirt under which you can store shoes or other items.