Entrances are some of a home’s highest traffic areas, and, as a result, they can get (and stay) cluttered. Yet they’re also the first thing you and your guests see when you walk in. With thoughtful lighting and a few well-placed accessories, these busy spaces can be some of the most pleasant and useful areas in your home.
Lighting
A great ceiling light – with an easily accessible switch – is an entryway must-have. It should cast enough illumination so you can scan your mail, but needn’t be as bright as a task light – between 60W and 100W should do the trick. We also recommend installing a dimmer switch to control the illumination depending on your needs and the time of day.
The Blackstone paired with a Opalescent teardrop shade
Choose your light based on the dimensions of your space. Broadly speaking, the lower the ceiling, the shorter the fixture. And the roomier the space, the bigger the fixture. A narrow but tall entry might benefit from a long pendant with a slender shade while a spacious but low-ceilinged foyer might want a flush-mount ceiling fixture with a dramatic shade.
The Northrup paired with a clear tube shade
Wall sconces also work well in entrances, particularly when used in tandem with a ceiling fixture. They don’t take up much space and add elegance. Flank the front door with a pair or run multiples down the front hall.
A pair of Westons paired with Mission-style shades
If you have the room for a console or entry table, consider topping it with a statement-making table lamp. It will provide a welcome sight every time you walk in, and introduce your décor scheme.
Accessories
From boots to mail, umbrellas to shopping bags, every item that goes in and out of your house usually ends up making a pit stop in your entry. With the right set of accessories, you keep your space neat and inviting.
Mail is one of the biggest sources of ongoing clutter. However, with a couple of attractive, strategically placed baskets, you can sort “keeper mail” and “recycle mail” immediately, so it never piles up or gets lost.
Another clutter-fighter: hooks. As far as we’re concerned, you can never have too many – for coats, hats, dog leashes, and bags. With a handy row of hooks mounted firmly to the wall, consider another potentially unsightly pile banished forever. Plus, you may never misplace your keys again!
To keeps things clean, we love to have a perch where you can sit to remove muddy shoes and slip on house slippers. Don’t forget the solid copper “Remove Thy Shoes” sign that politely reminds others to do the same.
For the wall, a well-placed mirror will let you add that final touch of lipstick or straighten your tie. And to help keep your busy life on track, hang an oak-framed chalkboard. You can jot messages, make lists, and scribble reminders in a prominent place before you dash out.
These are just a few suggestions, and we encourage you to peruse our selection of entry accessories for ideas to inspire your own entry update and makeover.
very misleading company. rejuvenation products used to made in USA and they were proud to advertise that. i received my lighting fixtures today and the shade was stamped with “made in China” sticker!!!!!!
i am so incredibly disappointed with this “american” company.
when i called to complain to customer service, i was told that “most shades are made in china because we cant possibly make them all here”. I would wait 3 times longer for an american made product instead of mass produced chinese crap that rejuvenation places their name upon now.
no longer a customer!
Thanks for your note. Here’s the skinny: all our hardwired lighting is designed, engineered, assembled, wired, and finished right here in Portland, Oregon. We try to use as many American-made parts as we can. That said, it’s not always easy to find them here. We’re always on the lookout for American vendors, and have recently been able to add more. Many of our lamps and housewares, too, are made right here in America, and we are always trying to add more local folks into the mix. It’s true that we do source parts and products globally, as well. We believe our commitment to quality, detail, and craft shows in all that we do. Our customers are very important to us; we are truly sorry to see you go.