Entry Ideas with Anthropologie
I was recently looking through the latest Anthropologie catalog. And guys, it is SO good! I know, you are probably like “obviously, Ashley!” But this is a whole catalog dedicated to interiors (as opposed to a few pages in the back of their normal catalog) and the styling is something we can actually apply to our homes! I love the outdoor crazy editorial shoots they sometimes do, but a bed on the side of the lake is just not as inspirational for me.
I am always on a quest to make my home more beautiful and become a better stylist, so when they interviewed Kendra Smoot (an amazing stylist- she has clients like Restoration Hardware, Real Simple magazine, Kate Spade), I was all ears. Here are her tips on making an entrance with your entry.
“As the introduction to your home, it’s worth making lovely.” She suggests having the following items in your entry:
-wallpaper
-a beautiful bench
-a vase with branches
-artwork
-a small plant
-a console as a focal point
-something that makes you smile when you walk in the door
-a beautiful rug (that’s also durable)
-mirrors (so you can check your lipstick)
“Perhaps more than any other these to-fro spaces befuddle us, requiring some mysterious combination of form and function that never feels quite balanced.” Here are some functional tips- figure out your needs and then find ways to accommodate them.
-if you have a dog, put up a hook (or basket) for the leash
-in wet climates, a place to stash umbrellas is key
-kids need a spot for backpacks
-a dumping ground for purses and unwanted mail
-have an arm chair or daybed if you have people take their shoes off
-a bowl or hook for keys and sunglasses
“make it feel intentional and welcoming.” Here are styling tricks (things I gathered from the photos, but she did not mentioned above). These are things you might want to do when taking pictures for Instagram.
-show evidence that a person was just there
-scarf draped beautifully
-hat hanging from a hook on the wall
-shoes casually on the floor
-a cute bag
-pretty mail
-a mug on a napkin
-folded throws
-design books stacked
-a clock
My entry still hasn’t been touched, but one day! I have some new ideas up my sleeve, but first we are working on our deck (which I’ll share with you later this week). Have a wonderful day!
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