Looking for english cottage entryway ideas that leave room for coats, boots and a few pretty things? Think green-painted shelves, patterned runners and little tables topped with flowers.
These spaces give you plenty to borrow, whether you’re decorating a narrow hallway or a larger entrance.
You can keep things simple or go all out with wallpaper. I especially love the benches with baskets underneath.
Even a small corner gives you somewhere to try a favorite color or hang a lovely old frame.
Cottage entryway ideas worth saving
sage bench and pink stripes
We’re starting off strong with this lovely sage-green bench nook. I love the pink striped cushion with the red patterned runner.
Even the doorway trim follows that same green.
Try baskets in the open spaces beneath your bench to give everyday bits somewhere to go. Keep the hooks above for coats and bags.
checkerboard floor and an arched mirror
How pretty is this little entrance? The black-and-white checkerboard floor sits beneath a chunky brown console and tall arched mirror. Pink flowers add a little color beside the lamp.
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If you want to follow this look, choose one large mirror rather than filling the wall with smaller frames.
pale checks and a yellow lampshade
I am obsessed with this yellow lampshade. It’s such a pretty surprise beside the pale pink flowers and blue-gray checked wall.
The gold-colored mirror and ornate console make this a dressier option. Try a large basket underneath if you want that same mix of fancy details and simple storage.
hanging lanterns and striped stools
This hallway may just be one of my favorites here. I love the lanterns beneath the dark ceiling beams, plus those little striped stools tucked under the console.
The large bunch of pale flowers is gorgeous on its own. You don’t need lots of small decorations to follow this arrangement.
a green shelf with flowers
Don’t have room for a console table? No problem!
This green shelf gives you a spot for a small landscape picture, twisted candles and a patterned pitcher.
The tiny white flowers repeat in the wreath and hanging basket. I’d keep that sweet little bow too.
corner seating and boot storage
If your english countryside entryway needs somewhere for all those outdoor things, this is a lovely starting point. Coats hang below open cubbies while boots and baskets sit beneath the bench.
I especially love how the seating continues around the corner under the window. There’s plenty happening here, right down to the rackets hanging beside the coats.
a green lamp and meadow picture
If you are looking for something simple to arrange, this one is for you. A dark green lamp sits beside a small frame, stacked books and a tall bunch of white daisies.
Hang a countryside picture above your table to follow this look. The green in the landscape looks so pretty with the lamp below.
botanical prints and herringbone flooring
The botanical print fans are going to love this! Two rows of framed leaves fill the wall above a pale console, with black lantern sconces at either side.
I love the blue-and-white vessels against all that greenery. The reddish herringbone floor is another detail worth saving.
a pull-out under the stairs
Need storage more than another place to decorate? This image shows an under-stair shelving unit pulled out during work, rather than a finished styled entrance.
The pale paneled front follows the slope beneath the dark banister. It’s an idea to discuss with a cabinetmaker if you want to use that awkward space.
floral walls and a long hook rail
I love this brown floral wall with the mismatched frames. The little oval frame tucked among the rectangular ones is such a pretty detail.
Below, a long ledge and row of dark hooks run across the pale paneling. Try a hanging flower basket on one hook if you want a little decoration between your everyday things.
florals and collected frames
Can’t decide between floral wallpaper and a wall full of pictures? This collage gives you a little of both.
There are oval mirrors, green accents and shaded lamps throughout the different rooms.
I’d borrow the oval mirror over a small console first. You can add a patterned lampshade if you want another detail from the mix.
matching lamps by the front door
Don’t want to go overboard with color? No problem!
Try this pale console arrangement with matching white lamps, an oval mirror and blue-and-white flowers.
The long beige runner keeps the center of the hall simple. Baskets and little stools fit beneath the table without filling the walkway.
scalloped paneling and a black table
How cute is that scalloped trim? It makes the pale paneling a little different from the other walls on this list.
The black table and rounded reddish lamp look lovely against it.
A basket with a patterned cushion sits underneath. Try this small-table arrangement if you only have a short stretch of wall to work with.
a bright green coat shelf
This is one of my favorite uses of green here. The bright shelf and matching hook rail stand out against the white walls, with hats and baskets piled above.
A simple brown bench sits below the coats. If you want to try a bolder color without painting the whole hallway, start with your coat rack.
a pew bench and blue pillows
There’s so much to love in this entry, from the curved bench arms to the blue floral pillow. I especially love the tall blue-and-white umbrella stand beside it.
The weathered gray shelf holds small pictures above an assortment of hanging pieces. Try a flower-filled tote on a hook for a similar decorative touch.
a long red runner
If you’re looking for one detail to borrow, go with this long red patterned runner. It stretches down the narrow hall beside a slim table with a lamp.
Keep your own hallway furniture narrow too if you want room for a runner to show without crowding the route through.
pale green and a pillow-filled bench
I am obsessed with this pale green cabinet. It looks so pretty beside the white bench and its mix of checked and textured pillows.
The matching green throw drapes down from the seat. Add a framed landscape below your coat hooks if you want to borrow another small detail from this entrance.
a curved console and blue accents
This is another lovely blue-and-white pairing, but it’s a little different from the one above. A patterned umbrella stand sits beside a curved console with a matching blue-and-white vase on top.
I love the large basket tucked underneath. The tall gold-colored mirror leaves room for leafy branches to spread in front.
an arched mirror and pale florals
If you love little decorative details, this one is for you. There’s pale floral wallpaper, a cottage picture and a flower basket hanging from the hook rail.
My favorite part is the tall arched mirror beside the arched doorway. Try baskets below your table and bench to follow the storage arrangement without adding more furniture.
blue-gray trim and a patterned ceiling
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty blue-gray staircase. I love how the window trim and small cabinet follow the same color.
Don’t miss the tiny pattern across the ceiling! If you want an idea beyond wallpapered walls, this is a lovely one to save.
The little patterned lampshade adds another detail without taking over.
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