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Katie Daly

6 colors to avoid in an entryway – and the ones designers know make a better first impression

Entryway with green walls, dark wood bannisters and house plants.

Color is key in any part of your home. The right colors can make a space look brighter, larger or if the occasion calls for it, darker and more sultry. Of course, the same is true of entryways and as New York-based Principal Designer at Nufacet Interiors, Isfira Jensen, rightfully says: “An entryway is a home’s first impression, it sets the tone for the entire home and helps make visitors feel welcomed”. 

This means making the right decision regarding your entryway color scheme has never been more crucial. Slip and paint your entryway in dark shades and suddenly a bright space is looking narrow and dingy. On the flipside, going bright and bold may add personality and verve to the space, but may feel like it isn’t reflecting you and the calm esthetics of the rest of your home. 

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