3 Things Minimalists Would Never, Ever Have in an Entryway so That These Busy Spaces Never Feel Overwhelmed

Image of a minimalist entryway that has beige walls, wood floors, and the back wall is wood paneled. There is a large white marble shelf attached to the wall and a metal chair to the right of the shelf.

The entryway is the first impression of the home; it's your touch point when entering and leaving, and it sets the tone for the rest of the house. While this space can be a chance to show off your maximalist style (if space allows, that is), it is also one of the few places where minimalism truly thrives.

All you really need by way of entryway ideas are a few practical furniture pieces (a console table and perhaps a storage bin or two), a catchall for keys, and one decorative piece to bring it all together (a mirror? a lamp?) But a well-designed entryway should be both calm and highly functional — the mantra of minimalism. And with those three essentials in mind, there are also a few things that a minimalist would never, ever have in their entryway.