Turn your small entryway into a hardworking space with inspiration from these condos, townhouses and city homes. From standout tile to bold wallpaper and stylish storage, these designers and homeowners got creative with every inch of space. Scroll down for some of our best small foyer ideas.

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Curb appeal is typically the first impression of your home, but the entryway comes at a close second! Whether it’s a grand foyer or a small apartment entryway, these designers achieved a wow-factor at the front door using bold colors, sculptural lighting and loads of pattern.

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In this Ask A Designer column, Gillian Atkins’ shares advice for updating a stair rail and refreshing the living room.

Question: We’d like to change our living room stair rail. Any ideas for modernizing it? We’ve just moved in and would be grateful for any advice on decorating the space. — G.M., West Kelowna, B.C.

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When you’re a busy family, having a separate entrance for shoes, jackets, backpacks or sports equipment is ideal. The homeowners of this Cape Cod-style home in Rose Valley, PA were lacking the flow and function they needed in a mudroom, and called upon designer Libby Rawes of Sharp + Grey Interiors to help them reimagine the space. See how Libby maximized style and  function by relocating the laundry room, taking out a wall and transforming the adjoining powder room.

Scroll down to see this fabulous mudroom makeover!

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In this Ask A Designer column, Candace Thompson shares advice for maximizing storage in a compact front entry.

Question: Our front door opens right into the living room, leaving very little storage or space for a proper entryway. We’re putting in white oak flooring, and we want to get rid of the chunky white storage unit. We’d like to do something more streamlined and still have a place to store our coats and bags. What do you suggest? — M.H., Ottawa

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First impressions are everything and now that we’re coming out of our winter hibernation, it’s time to reintroduce your guests to the homes you’ve been decorating. From grand foyers with beautiful details to compact entrances with clever storage ideas, get inspired with some of our best entryway looks.

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In this Ask A Designer column, Stacy Begg shares her tips for making a grand entrance.

Question: I’m looking to update my small entryway. We live in a raised bungalow, and as soon as you come in the front door, you see stairs going up to the living area and stairs going down to the basement. What would you recommend for making a better first impression? — L.T., Whitby, Ontario

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In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her advice for creating a stylish — and hardworking — foyer.

Question: In our entryway, we need new furniture, art, a mirror, and a spot to sit and put on our shoes. How do we make this space both beautiful and functional? — N.C., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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Interior stylist and blogger Sarah Gunn gives us a behind-the-scenes look at this impressive transformation — plus, shares how to get the look.

Your entryway is the first space guests see when they enter your home. Ideally, it should be welcoming, functional and a reflection of your style. Ours was none of these. After a few weeks of planning, painting and shopping our home, this small space now has a ton of style and function. All done on a budget — and in quarantine.

Scroll down to see how we transformed this tiny corner of our home!

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