DESIGN HACKS! 5 Things Every Entryway Needs | Julie Khuu

[@JulieKhuu]

The first step is to TAKE INVENTORY of your existing entry and source the perfect pieces that will store those items, keep them organized, and finally show off your style. Would you rather… mirror in the entry? Or artwork?

[@Gaia_satouru]

Please tell me how to create entryway on a weird design house😄 My home is just straight into kitchen on the left and family room on the right..

[@anaachadinha8595]

So tired of mirrors, just had a client calling me from far. She had 3 mirrors to show me and I had to choose which is to go up above her entrance cabinet.

[@youbetcha108]

Art work

[@cindyhumphrey3065]

Julie is there a way I could send you a picture?

[@KevinJohnson-er9xt]

Artwork! Mirror is a thing of the 90s ...very feminine, her designs are very feminine based

[@faerae333]

I got so many ideas from this. I love how you always show example after example as you talk through each point.

[@JulieKhuu]

I love showing a variety of different styles so we all can feel inspired Fae! 👍🏻😊

[@clairevinet3557]

I enjoyed this vid and your classy professional demeanor. Thank you beautiful Julie.🙏🏼👌🥰🌹

[@colleenperkins7576]

I love how you show all these examples after you tell us.🙂 It just confirms and cements in my mind ideas to implement into my own home. Thank you Julie! ❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Hoping the visual aids land better Colleen 🙌🏻

[@albyantony1853]

This is so well done, comprehensive without missing any of the important details. Loved it!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Alby 😊🙏🏻

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

This video is ideal since I'm moving. Every entryway of places I've lived has been awkward! I love your hacks. More please.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awkward spaces make the perfect design opportunity Kathryn 🙌🏻

[@HR-re6mr]

I’m glad you referred us to the awkward spaces one because I def have a weird walk into the house and you are in the living room

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! That’s a popular video, let me know if I did not cover your particular condition HR!

[@albanybridalsalon]

Best and simple explanation Julie. Thank you so much for sharing. Always exciting to watch your updates. Greetings from Australia

[@JulieKhuu]

Thanks so much! 🙏☺️

[@viktoriasawall]

Love it. The little plant makes a huge change.

[@francinef9884]

What a beautiful courtyard!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Francine, the single reason I bought this home. The courtyard did it for me 🥰

[@tealkerberus748]

What an entrance needs most is a padded bench with shoe storage underneath - a couple of open shelves is good so that guests can see where they put their shoes. If your household prefers wearing slippers or indoor shoes in the house rather than socks or bare feet, keep indoor shoes on the upper shelf and outdoor shoes on the lower shelf. The next thing it needs is a _full length_ mirror. You need to inspect your whole outfit before you leave the house, and it's a lot easier for young children to copy your model and learn to see when they have a food spill down their front if they can actually see the mirror too. Good lighting is a must, of course. How you do that is up to you. Good lighting around the mirror with a very high colour rendering index is critical to actually seeing yourself as others will see you. Storage for winter coats, scarves, backpacks, summer hats, and other accessories, is going to be necessary. If your kids are routinely barefoot in the house, it's good to keep some spare socks near their shoes. If you wear thick socks with your walking boots, ditto. If you leave your wallet and car keys in the entry, though, please remember that is the first place a thief would look for them. Better to take those further into the house and store them somewhere less obvious - unless you prefer that if someone breaks into your house to steal your car keys, they just get the keys and go without bothering you or your family. That's a valid choice too; just make sure it _is_ a choice and not something you did without thinking about it. I read a while ago that for commercial buildings, a three metre doormat at the entry will stop 95% of street dirt from entering further into the building. An option for a private home is a big porch and the three metres of doormat to be on the porch rather than indoors. Make sure it's wheelchair traversible and also that it will drain and self-dry easily after driving rain. When you're designing or renovating your home, a water outlet and an outdoor-rated electricity outlet in this area will let you plug in a pressure washer to get your mat thoroughly clean for minimal effort.

[@jayashrishobna]

Thanks for these tips. Our entryway wow factor is beautiful contrasting patterned tiles that aren't used anywhere in the house but served as our inspiration for the design style, very very happy with them.

[@mukisasarah9566]

i just love the way you bring interior design closer to me- you make it so easy and explain it so clearly - you have helped me to design my room from scratch

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s awesome 👏 thank you for watching!

[@eddiealva4453]

Great video. I'm all about the wow factor. I like to change the vignettes on the entry console all the time.

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s the quickest and easiest refresh Eddie! 👍🏻😊

[@ianabernas56]

Love these tips and videos targeting specific spots!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Iana! 😊🙏🏻

[@amyz8560]

Thank you very much! I recently moved into my first house. I have no idea how to decorate my home. I learn sooooo much from you video. Now every one entered my home, they all loved it!

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw I love that Amy! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@LynetteMcGrath]

I totally agree about light in the entry. The best thing I have done at home was get a skylight/solar tube installed in a dark entry. It looks amazing and the whole house feels different.

[@JulieKhuu]

My entry is flooded with light, the kitchen is desperate for a skylight Lynette! You’re giving me some inspo 😍

[@Jaacck45]

I’m always wowed by your entry area ideas 💡 Thanks Julie 👏🏽👏🏽

[@JulieKhuu]

So easy when you break it down Jackie! Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏻

[@youbetcha108]

Hi Julie Really like these shorts ! The two shelf storage unit right at the entry is key. There are more than keys to put there. Sunscreen bug spray sunglasses phone chargers gum tissues and baseball caps. I do this with a two shelf concealed cabinet and two slim open shelves one at the bottom and one at the top to hide all that stuff. A few Shoes go on that vinyl covered bottomed shelf. Yes this was a custom made shelf by an inexpensive cabinet company. It’s not solid wood. Opposite is a very slim 4 inch wide 2 /1/2 foot long umbrella stand. Water hog rug at the door. This is the back door most used. Coats go in the small mud room along with bags knapsacks and winter accessories. I had a carpenter build me 18 shoe cubbies below and above the other half on top 3 longer locker like openings for short coats hoodies and one of those lockers i had holes put in so it could be used for adjustable grommet holed shelving so I really only gave 2 lockers for coats. and theee 16 inch square cubbies on top of that. Also put outlets near these doors for charging all your stuff. I use up a larger share of those shoe cubbies. 😂this was key to keep everything for the family ready to go. It freed up the front door for good coats and other outerwear you needed for odd weather. But that front door closet also houses games vacuum camera gear etc. small houses need lots of creative thinkers. Seating check also. Mirrors. Nope. Vertical storage is good too. Hang up the keys or charging cords use nice hooks or nice open shelves and put bowls on them secured with museum putty so they don’t move when you grab the keys. Nice to have a good looking clock there. In old days that’s where the hall clocks or grand father clocks went. I have an old working spring turning ibm punch clock with time cards at the back door. The contractors love that one!! I do have a front entry which looks into the living room as soon as you enter so i use that room to create the vibe of the house. I do however place seasonal decor at the back door. Now there’s a pumpkin placemat there for Halloween. Sorry my post is longer than your video. 🙃 Thank you😊 for the tips. You really look great! See you next week! Margaret

[@JulieKhuu]

My parents eschewed all my tips to place that ginormous grandfather’s clock in our entry 😂 it was always a mess! Haha

[@youbetcha108]

Hi Julie I like the grandfather clock. I actually have two in the living room at opposite corners but the other one is a floor standing hall clock one of my neighbors gave me. When we were doing zoom calls people really liked to hear the chimes. They would laugh after hearing the second one go off. Oh you have two? Yep! It’s old world and meditative. Winding them is a reflective act. Not sure why people don’t want them. You stop noticing the chimes. Really not disruptive bc the chimes become part of your world. Margaret

[@fantasticworld7485]

This post is exactly what I need. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@maureenmckenzielueder5942]

Julie, thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. I am looking to buy a new home within the next year and I am compiling a list of all my favorite videos from you such as entryway how to make your house look more expensive etc. etc. And then I’m gonna use them as guideposts to help me. I couldn’t be any more excited and now I’m fearless because of your videos. Thank you so much.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching! Check out the entire design hacks series for more simple tips Maureen! 🙏😊

[@enjay4real]

This is the video that I've been waiting for! Thanks, Julie! ❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome thank you for watching Nengi! 🙏🏻😊

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

Great info, thanks for sharing. I love it that there's no background music. Beautiful images.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thanks for watching 🙏☺️

[@swatisharma1618]

Can I just say you are beautiful…and the way you were moving your hands ..it felt soothing 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw thank you so much 🥰🙏

[@sharmilagunasekara3159]

You always have the best design tips, Julie! Thank you! In our entry way I have a piece of beautiful wall art of a metal tree that a dear dear friend gifted us when we first moved in to our home and every time we see it, it makes us so joyful and happy.

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw I love that! Exactly how your entry should feel- inspired and inviting 😍

[@Stellaperez658]

Another wonderful, informative video!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much Estrella 🙏🏻😊💕

[@lizstrangesavage7948]

Just love your take on design, Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Liz! 🙏☺️

[@marylut6077]

So thorough, practical, attractive!

[@JulieKhuu]

So many awesome ideas!

[@GODSPEAKS898]

Wow! There are a plethora of entryway ideas. I have taken snap photos of all the entryway that appear in your video. Thank you for sharing your tips and ideas. ❤❤

[@JulieKhuu]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🙏☺️

[@GODSPEAKS898]

@@JulieKhuu You’re welcome ☺️

[@Vexterian]

Please have more of such content. Love it !

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out my design hacks playlist for more shortcut design tips George! 👍🏻😊

[@leejacobs3620]

Great content... five is a great number. Inspirational and achievable.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! Easy tips you can implement and achieve over the weekend Lee 🙌🏻

[@mahaliaalbertini9911]

I await your videos with excitement as a novice interior decorator. I'm grateful. thank you much.

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw thank you for tuning in Mahalia 🙏🏻😊

[@hildapeco]

Thank you so much, this is a free idea that matters to me.

[@juliemcinnis1860]

I think this helps get the creative juices flowing.

[@JulieKhuu]

Which one will you implement first Julie?

[@catli2310]

Interesting and certainly a thought starter for me to design my entry way. thanks~

[@olitaspearman9643]

Hi Julie, I’m a new subscriber. I just love your channel, you are amazing. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@JulieKhuu]

Thanks for subbing! I appreciate the support ❤️🙏

[@TheSeibold6]

Great video, but could you do one on garage entryways we leave the large garage door open almost all day because I do work out there. I like the sunshine and wind and it’s difficult to get to our front door so everyone uses the garage door as an entrance right into the kitchen not much can be done there, so Hass to be in the garage. Thanks so much Heidi

[@JulieKhuu]

I love this topic as it’s so relevant. My childhood home was this way and it was so cluttered 🙈

[@ARMORXV]

It’s like you read my mind! My home’s entryway/sun room has been so bare since we moved in and this gave me inspiration! Thanks always, Julie! 😇

[@JulieKhuu]

I stare at mine every day wanting to mix it up Armor! Inspiration will strike when our eyes are peeled to receive it 🙌🏻

[@Charmed42674]

I love these tips and your videos! I don’t have a closet in my entryway so I placed a large jute basket there to store things like an umbrella, shopping bags and the shoes I wore for the day.

[@JulieKhuu]

Baskets are the perfect solution to hide your junk in plain sight 🙌🏻

[@orchidlabradores8146]

I love you, Julie. You have been very helpful.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, thank you for watching Orchid 🙏🏻😊

[@oyinva]

Thanks for the fantastic ideas Julie. What do you do/how do you create an entry way when your “front door” leads directly into the kitchen or the living room with no break. (You open the door and you’re standing in the kitchen/ or the living room?). I’ve been struggling with this for years now!

[@JulieKhuu]

Watch my entryway video in the awkward space series- I cover this exact condition Oyin 👍🏻😊

[@wcouch8]

front door enters right into my living room ... going to your awkward spaces vid now!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! Tons of ideas on how you can create an entry zone right in the living room 🙌🏻

[@amberayame415]

You read my mind! Perfect timing, looking for entry way ideas! 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Yay! Thank you for watching Amber 👍🏻😊

[@cmapit3220]

We bought our house earlier this year and it's still so empty and so much to buy. I have been saving and getting inspiration for the entryway for months, but it's large and i wanted to add seating to one of the walls. Thank you fo4 this video because ypu showed that it can be done given the size of our entryway.

[@JulieKhuu]

I have an entire entryways playlist if you need more inspiration! Check it out 👍☺️

[@pamelagudgel9138]

Julie, oh my goodness you are so amazing!!!!!! I’ve been watching and listening to you for the entire build of my home, a year and a half now . I’ve learned so many wonderful things from you Thank you thank you thank you for all you do I so appreciate you. I was getting ready to find how to send a message to inquire about not wearing shoes in my home , then I start watching this video and you address that. I’ve always wanted to live in a space where shoes are not worn it would feel so much cleaner without them. My question is do you have little slippers for people to wear inside the home? finally moving in begins weekend it’s been such a long journey. I’m so happy to have found you at the beginning 🙏🏼❤️

[@youbetcha108]

Yes. It is becoming ever more common for people to not wear street shoes in the home. Wherever we lived apartments or homes we don’t wear street shoes inside. Disgusting street grime and poisonous deadly chemicals asbestos lead doo doo saliva etc. But older people need shoes for stability and protection so I let my parents wear theirs and workers wear booties over their shoes. You can also put runners down when workers come in.Take off your shoes when you are at home. You can wear slippers. But watch out for slippery bare wood stairs. I would carpet them. One fall on the slippery stairs by a shoeless socked visitor and you are on notice of a hazard.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your design journey Pamela! I actually leave washable slippers for guests by the front door and I also have a cache of socks that guests can keep. Check out my entryway makeover to see where I store them 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Booties are a must Margaret! I have ppl coming in and out of my house all the time 😆

[@celeste-236]

@@youbetcha108 actually no, to the wearing of thick cushioned sneakers for older people. Older people have been misled by shoe companies & podiatrists. My husband & I switched to a completely flat shoe, without thick padding & it’s shaped like our feet. We no longer wear anything else because the stability, & connection to the ground was so much better. It takes getting used to because the muscles in your foot aren’t being used when you wear sneakers or traditional footwear. Xero shoes are what we are wearing, but they’re many other brands now. Our feet don’t hurt by the end of the day, as they previously did, and I feel much more stable and sure footed. My husband has a normal arch, & my feet are very flat. We were both amazed at how much better we felt in Xero shoes.

[@lindaperlak551]

Thank you for your ideas. It has helped me in many ways. I'm going to try some of theses ideas. 😃

[@JulieKhuu]

Let me know which you fry first Linda! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@mahnazzuberi6081]

I have a small entry area so 3 essentials that usually mention, I can't have them like storage, mirror and seating. I have lighting hanging down. But I have something attractive on the floor and few masks on the wall.

[@JulieKhuu]

Seating can also be adjacent if you don’t have the space for it 👍

[@samijust8689]

All the pictures were super helpful! Thank you for the education- my new condo entry is going to be beautiful!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome 👏 thank you for watching!

[@jamieb2289]

I am so glad I found your channel I am learning so much! ❤

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jamie 🙏😊

[@SusannahPerri]

Thank you so much, Julie, I am decorating a condo entryway now and this really helps!

[@JulieKhuu]

Glad it was helpful Susannah 🙏☺️

[@dishashetty6469]

Such an informative video, subscribed to your channel! 🤗

[@onemoreday1550]

Moving into a 450 square foot apartment. Been watching all your videos I can. ❤️❤️how the family. Sending hugs and prayers

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching! Catch the small space series if you haven’t already- 10 episodes jam packed with small space tips!

[@laurab8450]

Thank you, Julie, wonderful series & information!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Laura 🙏🏻😊

[@anncan8791]

I like her style & ideas. Very detail in explaining the design ideas. I just moved to new home and having hard time to decor. Im just hoping she can be a virtual assistant to me 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope my channel can help your design journey Ann! Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to see 👍☺️

[@vaishalib5400]

Thank you ! Thats what i needed 💐i need to add mirror in Foyer !! I have a magazine, newspaper too in the foyer. Thanks

[@JulieKhuu]

Whatever you need for the space to function Vaishali 🙌🏻

[@unicornqueen1313]

I love all your commentary, you always nail it. Thanks from 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Theresa 😊🙏🏻💕

[@noorjehankamal335]

Love this video ... came at the rite time.. thank u Julie.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Noor 🙏🏻😊

[@LLULLINHA]

New subscriber! Wow. So many wonderful ideas. Thank you for your dedication. I love the idea of console table and mirror, I see how boring my front door is. just purchase a hall tree with bench. Will add rug and some flowers next to it. Thank you

[@JulieKhuu]

Flowers will do just the trick to brighten up the space Lucy! Thank you for watching and subscribing 🙏🏻😊

[@stjabnful]

Love this video! I just finished my entry way. I’m thinking I’m going to change a thing or two! ❤

[@JulieKhuu]

Design is never done Annette 🙌🏻

[@stjabnful]

I just think the world of you! Thanks for all of your videos! They give me a big lift. We downsized and I just can’t seem to make anything click here. ❤️🙏

[@aanchalsharma8362]

Julie, love the video as always. The entry to my home is uncovered and there is a huge blank wall right in the front, I would love to see some tips for that as I can't use things like artwork there, they would be damaged by the rain and heat.

[@JulieKhuu]

I would opt for strategic lighting along with textured finishes like stone or wood decking. Brings in warmth and dimension Aanchal 👍🏻

[@aanchalsharma8362]

Good ideas. Thank you 😊

[@lauraman7448]

I love all those tips (specially the feng shui ones) THANK you very much 🙂

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Laura 🙏🏻😊

[@57tey]

Awesome video! Simple and to the point .. z

[@sarinirangedera7476]

thankyou Julie! you are very creative♡

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@marthaschuster6555]

Hi Julie, thanks for this video, as I look at my entryway, it is small and close to non-existing as it leads directly to the open lounge, dining room, and kitchen. I live in Brisbane Australia, and the houses are not that grand as the California home. I would love to send you some pictures so you can use for later style ideas. Martha

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Martha! You may submit your space for a chance to be featured- email Kelly (at) Juliekhuu (dot) com ☺️

[@marthaschuster6555]

@@JulieKhuu Hi Julie I try to send the pictures but not luck, I wander if I got the email address wrong. Martha

[@evelynwelch8143]

Love your videos as always.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Evelyn 🙏🏻😊

[@frankmaestas2485]

Thank you so much you have beautiful ideas! One QUESTION I have (I also like shoes 👠 off in my home so what kind of sign would be nice to have outside your door)

[@JulieKhuu]

I don’t leave any signs, but seeing your shoes at the front door with a basket of house slippers or clean socks for guests should be enough 😊

[@jyothilakshmi142]

Superb add on tips. Loved it. Please suggest a door mat for a house with a dog. I live in tropics.

[@JulieKhuu]

Mine is from Overstock and does the job nicely

[@myrasgreen2631]

Thanks, great video!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Myra 🙏🏻😊

[@me-ann56]

I so have all these things in mind! Thank you for confirming that I'm doing a good job with my clients and my own home.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome Me-Ann!!🙌🏻 thank you for watching

[@annlatham]

Mirror for me in the entryway ! I need the extra light and also art is all throughout my house😉 I love the photo inspiration!

[@JulieKhuu]

I have both in my entry so win-win Ann! 🙌🏻😊

[@sherryjuinio3501]

Love ur insights abt entryways.tnx so much.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Sherry 🙏🏻😊

[@chumabanjwa4662]

Do I need to be decorating an entryway - no. Did I watch the video simply because it's a video from Julie - of cause I did! 😁

[@JulieKhuu]

Haha thank you very much Chuma 🙏🏻😊💕

[@ajoy4u2]

Will you please consider making a video on a 'barely-there foyer' with a super narrow entryway (less than 3 ft). Thanks for all the great tips.

[@JulieKhuu]

I have one- it’s called awkward entryways in the awkward space series Joyce 👍😊

[@bebedanz5163]

Loved this video and reminded me to beef up my entryway.

[@JulieKhuu]

Just little tweaks here and there using the things you already own Bebe 🙌

[@samtakhandhia1012]

Great vlog Julie. Lots of practical advice as well as keeping the aesthetic and style in mind

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s the intent Samta 🙌🏻

[@milm1552]

Great video, but do I need to have a mirror? I have been thinking of getting a peacock painting from an artist that I know. Peacocks are well known for bringing luck, ausperity into houses. What do you think? I was thinking about putting a mirror in the living room instead or opposite from the entrance ( I mean not facing the main door)

[@VishKrish1]

Thanks for all the ideas .. all i now need is a house with an entry way .

[@JulieKhuu]

You can carve one out even if you don’t have a huge space. Check out my video on awkward entryways for more inspiration!

[@drpinks1]

All beautiful ideas! Going to incorporate them soon!!! Thanks again for another awesome video Julie! My entryway is of decent size. Although, the bigger wall is not facing the main door, but it faces the hallway where all the bedrooms are. Not sure if I should be placing mirror on that wall if I want to follow Feng Shui/Vaastu (?) Also, my entire foyer is tiled. Rest of the home is dark wood floor. Not sure if a rug would look nice on tiles or even stay put as I fear it might be slippery. Any suggestions?

[@JulieKhuu]

I have tile in my foyer and laminate in the house- I don’t place a rug because it’s such a tight area. You have to determine what makes the most sense for your space

[@lf9341]

Great video!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching LF! 🙏🏻😊

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Cool 🙌🏻😊

[@georgiabeck3904]

So glad it turned out okay!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome 👏🏻 thank you for watching Georgia 🙏🏻😊

[@aaronaaronhayes9428]

Love your work 😀💥💥

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Aaron! 😊🙏🏻

[@aaronaaronhayes9428]

@@JulieKhuu u very much welcome 😀💥💥keep up with your Wonderful work

[@marylut6077]

For snowy winter and rainy spring, how do you make a boot tray look good in an entry?

[@JulieKhuu]

Keep it hidden under a beautiful leggy console MaryLut (like tucked in ottomans)

[@khushboojani8661]

Hi Julie, I loved the video. It is really helpful to design my entryway. I have the storage /console /shoe cabinet + seating + mirror but I am juggling between area rug or no rug. I purchased one runner area rug and I love it but it's slightly colorful printed having some colors in contrast to my boho decor like white vase and white book stack on the console /shoe cabinet. Do u think a colorful runner goes with this decor? , or should i get another one? Also rug moves and I need is to tape it to avoid tripping hazzard , Having small mat doenst help since people would remove shoes after stepping in. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forward for your advice!! :)

[@JulieKhuu]

If this entry runner is neutral, it will invite the eyes to land beyond the space and into your home. Something to think about Khushboo 🤔

[@Huskerj1000]

Good information and ideas for the front area. Our front door opens up to a 6' x 6' raised area that faces a basic closet door. About 6 feet to the right of the closet door is a stairway to the second floor. We normally enter the house through the garage where we keep our cars, and usually use the front door for guests, so no storage is needed. We are thinking of removing that closet to expand the area for astethics only. Do you have any thoughts on this. Due to the weather in Southern California, the need for normal closet needs ( jackets, umbrellas. .) is so rare we have only used the closet as a junk area.

[@JulieKhuu]

I love that idea TJ! Creating a statement alcove with these 5 main things can become your entry’s wow factor.

[@JT-lk2kq]

More videos like these please

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out the design hacks series JT! Link is in the description box 👍🏻

[@benfain1]

Any thoughts on using a doormat AND a runner in an entryway? Or is it one or the other? Thanks for the tips!

[@JulieKhuu]

Doormat for exterior, runner for interior 👍

[@3Vhandmade]

Thank you for a very tips Julie

[@ltgemini1599]

Julieee💜💜💜 I dont have a "real entry way" but ill be back to watch!

[@JulieKhuu]

Watch the entryways video in the awkward space series LT! You’ll see how others created a zone out of nothing, it’s inspiring 😍

[@helenalovelock1030]

I have a small hall/entry way an at the moment the front door is dark on the inside I’m thinking it might be better painted light neutral the same as the walls either side thought it would make it lighter and look a bit bigger in that area ?

[@Licey-ln8xs]

I loved this video. Thank you 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@cindyhumphrey3065]

👏👏👏👏love the video and the hair!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Cindy 🙏🏻😊

[@MissJensk1]

Yes you can have a console table, if you have enough floor space. I have a very small hallway, & can't fit in a table or a seat.

[@JulieKhuu]

You can always mount a shelf or ledge- frees up floor space, but will provide ample surface space 🙌🏻

[@evelucky5539]

Thank you. this is helpful.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Eve! 👍🏻😊

[@coxo9994]

I really like your videos so helpful

[@fpscherrer]

Fantastic video…. But… I have a front foyer that is used for guests only. In your opinion, what are the necessary elements of a guest only entry Versus the way my family and I go in and out of the house via the garage door.?

[@JulieKhuu]

Treat that garage entry like your front entry with a huge focus on storage. I treat the “guest” entry the same since I also want a landing space for guests to place their purses, keys and coats once in the door. Mirror is essential, artwork not so much.

[@jacklynmason2731]

Hi Julie , happy new year! When you walk into my home, you're entering my small dining room with a round dining table..gas fireplace...along with a cabinet across from front door. My question is..how would you style this entry/dining room !!!???? Thank you in advance ☺

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out my video in dining room design mistakes Jacklyn! I’d go ALL out being the first introduction into the home. Keep the entry table minimal and functional- maybe just a small plant and valet station. Let it be all about the dining room

[@nazeckbooley990]

Very helpful❤

[@haolam4299]

Hi Julie. Video is very informative. Could you please do a video about open floor plan living room and dining area? When i open my front door, i will see an open space and divide it to be 1/2 living room and 1/2 of the room is dining room. I cant find a good spot to put entry way furniture.

[@JulieKhuu]

I have that video in the awkward space series called open plan layouts, check it out Hao!

[@remibello1252]

I found it useful, thank you

[@JulieKhuu]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🙏☺️