The Best Wall Art for an Entryway

An entryway gets seen for seconds at a time, on the way in and on the way out. That changes what kind of print actually works there compared to a room people spend real time in.

Bold Reads Better Than Subtle

A quiet, slow-to-reveal photograph works well in a bedroom, where it's seen for long stretches. An entryway needs something that registers immediately, since most people passing through won't stop and study it. A print with strong contrast, a clear subject, and bold color tends to make more of an impression in the few seconds an entryway actually gets looked at.

Travel Photography Sets a Tone Immediately

A travel photograph in an entryway does double duty: it makes an impression fast, and it sets an expectation for the rest of the home, that this is a place that's thought about where things come from. A single striking city or landscape shot from somewhere specific tends to work better here than a more generic decorative image.

Sizing for Narrow Walls

Entryways are often narrow, with less wall space than a living room. A single vertical print, or a tight grouping of two or three smaller pieces, tends to fit better than a single wide horizontal piece, which can feel cramped in a narrow hallway-style entry.

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