The entryway to any property is primarily functional in nature, which can mean that it is often overlooked when it comes to style. However, the entryway is actually a key aspect of your home's design - the first part of the property anyone entering will see, the one that sets the tone for the rest of your home.

However, it must be acknowledged that while important, entryways are not the simplest area to style. The practical necessities of the area must be preserved, for example, which can restrict creativity, and there are often space constraints that have to be considered - but with the right touches, entryway excellence can be achieved. Here are five ideas you might like to try.

Textured Walls

Texture always has a crucial role to play in home design, particularly in terms of helping to avoid an overly "clinical" feel. In an entryway, however, texture can be difficult to achieve - standard methods of achieving texture, such as adding a plethora of throw pillows or rich crushed velvet curtains can quickly overwhelm the space, for example, while thick-pile rugs (another common texture-providing favorite) are simply not practical in an area where mud and rainwater may be tracked inside. The solution, then, is to add texture as part of the overall structure - with textured wallpaper a particularly excellent choice, especially if the color chosen is light and thus enhances the spaciousness of the area.

Shelving

It's fairly unusual for an entryway to be seen as a place to hang shelves, but adding shelves to the space can actually be an excellent choice. Not only do shelves offer an extra storage opportunity in a part of your home where storage options are usually rather rare, styled shelves can also add a decorative touch that adds personality and a sense of warmth that greets anyone entering your home.

Decorative front door glass

Decorative glass is a wonderful way to make a style statement, and it is one which enhances the look of your property both as people approach and when they have stepped inside. What's more, the right glass can offer additional benefits too, making decorative glass an all-round good choice for any home. If your front door already has glass panels, a glass replacement service can allow you to switch to more decorative options; alternatively, for those without any existing glass, a new front door (potentially customized with your own glass selection from a professional company) can be a beautiful style choice.

Adding Florals

Adding flowers to an entryway is a lovely way of giving the impression that the outside has continued inside, while also providing the chance to introduce a splash of color to the area at the same time. Vases of flowers can be incorporated into any shelves you choose to use in your entryway, or larger vases can be placed directly onto the floor - both options can look fantastic, so go with whatever suits the space and your own personal preferences.

In conclusion

The above ideas can all help to introduce a touch of style to your entryway, so that you'll always be able to come home - and welcome guests - to a beautiful, stylish space.