💡🏝️☀️ CRATE SPACES: Entryways that WOW
Design ideas to make every arrival unforgettable
Your entryway is more than just a door — it’s the first impression your home makes to the outside world. Whether you’re welcoming weekend guests or checking into your own slice of paradise, that first step sets the tone for everything that follows.
Even compact entrances and narrow hallways can make a statement with the right design. Here are a few CRATE designer-approved ways to create a warm, functional and unforgettable first welcome in your vacation home or rental property:
Curated for our SURF Residences project, this unique entryway doubles as storage for beach bags and surf boards, ready to grab and go!
1️⃣ Mirrors & Pegs: Small Space, Big Style
A mirror instantly expands light and space — a perfect trick for cozy entryways. Add stylish hooks or pegs below for keys, sun hats or access wands. It’s practical, polished and renter-friendly.
2️⃣ Bench Seats & Shoe Storage: Instant Comfort
Every arrival should start with ease. A simple bench or storage ottoman creates a natural pause point — perfect for tossing off sandals, setting down a bag or slipping off your running shoes after a day exploring area attractions...simply, no need to track that inside!
Bespoke bench seating is amongst our most popular requests for compact entryways and grand entrances alike.
3️⃣ Consoles & Floating Shelves: Organized & On Display
A slim console or shelf keeps essentials within reach while adding personality. Style with a scented candle, a piece of local pottery or your favorite coastal accents. Think “function meets flair.”
This floating console and mirror combination does double duty as a reflection point for the. custom Frida artwork created for this home.
4️⃣ Photo Walls & Momentos: Add Heart to Every Hallway
Turn a narrow corridor into a memory lane. Mix personal travel photos with artwork and local finds. Or consider framing or curating your own finds in stylish shadowboxes like this example below — layering design depth and local story into your space. It’s approachable, memorable and easily updated over time.
These stylish shadowboxes are available in many customizable options to showcase personal finds and collectibles.
5️⃣ Artwork Statements: Curate with Confidence
Your hallway might just be your home’s largest canvas. Oversized or large-format art pieces bring drama and unexpected sophistication to a vacation home, greeting guests with a collector’s special touch right at the door. This may just become your home’s IG big moment!
When clients trust us longterm to curate and commission artwork for their personal vacation homes and rental properties, it’s an honor.
The Takeaway: Make Every Arrival Feel Intentional
Steal these small-space ideas to craft an entryway that feels luxurious, lived-in and unmistakably yours. Whether you’re welcoming guests or stepping into your own retreat, the magic starts the moment you walk in.
✨ CRATE Interiors transforms vacation homes into unforgettable stays — from concept to complete installation.
📅 Ready for a space that wows? Schedule your free Discovery Call and start your move-in-ready journey today. Now booking White Glove Installs for early 2026….let’s create it together!
