Extending a gracious welcome starts at the front door. Window boxes brimming with lively annuals, stylish porches appointed for entertaining, and foyers cloaked in artful wallpaper are a few of our favorite ways to make a grand first impression. See five entryways we love, and share your own spaces with us on Facebook and Instagram by tagging @southernladymag.
Anchored by a whitewashed herringbone brick floor, this bright foyer garners extra pizzazz from a dramatic wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries. The vinyl mural of blue-and-white saucer magnolia blossoms on an ebony background is both visually striking and very durable, perfectly suiting the high-traffic space and the homeowner’s style.
Climbing vines and lush flora boost the curb appeal of a cottage painted sunshine yellow. Perky blooms in a planter box, along with the brick-red front door, add a charming touch sure to delight visitors and passersby.
A pair of trumeau mirrors served as the jumping-off point for this inviting entry swathed in a Sanderson chinoiserie wallpaper. The shades of pale yellow, blue, and tan breathe fresh life into the room’s original dark brick flooring.
Alabama designer Trini Bryant selected pastel blue-green hues for the exterior trim and door of this Greek Revival home. Colorful plants, rocking chairs, and a wooden porch swing topped with plush pillows enhance the porch’s air of hospitality.
Leading to a Gothic-style front door, stacked stone features and a trickling fountain are all the more enchanting surrounded by flowers in a spectrum of pinks and purples.
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