A compact entryway can have all the zing and wow of a grander entry area. Don’t be fooled into thinking your pint-sized space can’t make a big impact statement, and channel your focus towards making the most of every surface to set the scene for style.
Help a small entryway make a big style statement by focusing the attention on the floor with a dynamite geometric tile pattern in three shades of marble. Ask your tile supplier if they are able to custom-cut natural-stone tiles to the dimensions of your choice, as some suppliers can do this for a slight additional charge. The 12-by-12-inch tiles were chosen in three shades of light, medium, and dark to complement the tones in a large-scale painting on the hall wall. White marble was combined with charcoal and tan marble in a two-to-one ratio, and then the tiles were sliced diagonally from corner to corner to create triangular pieces. Achieving a dramatic tile pattern will take a bit of planning to perfect the layout and pattern, but it’s definitely worth the effort.
Heading out without your umbrella can lead to soggy results, so keeping it close to the door is a good idea. If you can’t seem to find a stylish umbrella stand that appeals to your modern sensibility, consider using a readily available (and often inexpensive) large column vase as a clear and crisp catchall for your rainy-day collection.