Give Your Guests a Warm Welcome

Any time you have guests popping over to visit, you want your home to make a warm welcome, from the front step to your main living areas. As your entryway is the first space visitors will see, it has the ability to set the tone for the design style of the rest of your home—so why not make a big impression and decorate your entryway accordingly? When the weather starts to cool down and the fall season approaches, it's the perfect time to refresh your decor with a few seasonal swaps. Be inspired by the hues of harvest, embrace the changing temperatures and decorate your entryway with some fall flair.

Give your front door an instant makeover with a fall wreath or wrap a garland around your entry table (or banister if you have a stairway in your home's front entrance).

A fall centerpiece on your entry table can help greet your guests with seasonal style. You can dress up the table by adding an arrangement of sunflowers or red-hued florals. You can also incorporate other natural elements (such as mini pumpkins, gourds, acorns, pine cones and more) by tucking them inside decorative bowls or glass apothecary or cloche jars for an elegant fall look.

Mixing in a tabletop picture frame with a fun, fall-themed phrase and hanging botanical art prints on the walls of your entryway area are simple ways to add a seasonal touch. Don't be afraid to experiment a bit!

Let the colors and textures of fall inspire the color palette for your entryway decor. Take design cues from nature by infusing your entry with autumnal colors and prints. Select textiles for this space to warm things up visually and to make it cozier as well.Add some throw pillows and blankets to an upholstered bench where guests can take off their shoes. Chunky knits and faux fur throws are warm and inviting, while patterned pillows with fall motifs bring a whimsy touch. A bench with built-in storage, like the Hakea Upholstered Storage Bench, is a convenient place for guests to stash their belongings. You can also add some baskets or bins nearby.Consider a new area rug or curtains to update your entryway. Rust, bronze and gold tones can add a rich autumnal aesthetic to your fall entryway decor.