Organize This: Entry Way

Ideas for putting up an immaculate front

Written by and Produced by Wendy Manwarren • Styled by Jen Everett
Photographed by Hulya Kolabas

A foyer gives guests their first impression of a home. What's found in these few square feet sets the tone for the rest of the house. A front hall piled high with bags, coats, and mail feels inhospitable, while a vestibule devoid of any furnishings appears cold. "An entry should be welcoming, says personal organization pro Meryl Starr. Start with a vase of flow­­ers, plenty of light, an area rug, and then follow Starr's tips to make a grand entrance.

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