Small homes and studios

Entry Interior Design for Small homes and studios

The front door opens into the only living area, so everyday drop items can spread quickly.

Explore the ideas
Living area with a glass partition beside a television wall
Entry inspiration: glazed separation that preserves borrowed light.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Living room seating group with a clear approach from the front of the room
Arrival inspiration: keep the first route into the room open.
Entry corridor leading toward a dining area beside a glass-front cabinet
Entry inspiration: a clear approach and shallow landing storage.
Wood display partition between an entry-side passage and living room
Entry inspiration: a permeable divider that softens direct sightlines.

Explore the design decisions

Before you start

Set a narrow landing shelf and hooks on the hinge-side wall, outside the door swing.

Room details and site checks
Layout
Set a narrow landing shelf and hooks on the hinge-side wall, outside the door swing.
Detail
Use a compact closed shoe cabinet and a durable washable mat.
Trade-off
Closed storage hides clutter but may be too shallow for bulky shoes or bags.
  • Check door swing and passage width
  • Try the actual bags and footwear stored there
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