18 Genius Ways to Decorate an Entryway Table

Create a kaleidoscope of color

Greet guests with a pop of color and fun upon first entering your home by recreating this entryway table decor from Tasha Agruso of Kaleidoscope Living. The interior design blogger and podcaster turned to a Pottery Barn cabinet to anchor her entryway display, pairing the simple seagrass design with bold rainbow artwork and a pair of playful teal lamps for a personality-packed scene that also boasts tons of storage.

Load up on greenery

Plants help bring a touch of nature into your home—and bridge the gap from outdoors to indoors. The pretty jade green statement paint makes the perfect backdrop to this entryway console table,

Play with patterns

Carissa Henderson didn't shy away from pattern or color when designing the small entryway to her home. The designer and Instagrammer behind A Bold New Hue instead brought her love of saturated shades and quirky motifs to the space, offsetting crane wallpaper with a sleek white entryway console table. For a similar look, shop for a tiered entryway table or even a bar cart, which touts a smaller footprint, perfect for a snug space, such as the West Elm Profile Narrow Console Table.

Make it serene

Choosing a serene color palette and theme—like this beachy entryway table vignette—helps create a calming welcome to your home. Even if you don't live near the coast, the soft blue, sand, and cream hues will give your entryway a spa-like vibe.

Add in decorative boxes

Entryway storage doesn't have to be basic. Gorgeous decorative boxes can keep keys, mail, and other items commonly dropped on the entryway table under wraps—and look gorgeous while they do it.

Use accessories to add vibrant color

Consider choosing a basic color scheme for the walls, floor, and other major pieces in the entryway, so you can easily refresh the space with colorful accessories. Curated Home Decor chose black and white as a perfect background palette, then punched it up with pops of peach, gold, and green in this entryway.

Go old school for a vintage haven

Flea market fans, rejoice! Turns out, your entryway may be untapped real estate when trying to decide where to put all your vintage treasures. Case in point? This stunning, history-packed entryway console table decor scene from Emily Altier of 3 Acre Homestead. She paired a reclaimed entryway console table (which has two storage compartments) with a bunch of favorite finds in an ombre of green shades for a cohesive yet eclectic vibe. Our favorite part? The addition of old-school picnic baskets on the left side—they're the perfect place to store out-of-season accessories like scarves and hats.

Think outside the table

You don't have to stick with a console for your entryway table. A rolling bar cart offers plenty of open shelving for decorative (or utilitarian) items, and is compact enough to fit in the smallest foyers. Designer Michelle Gratch suggest swapping out the decor for an actual bar setup (with bubbly!) when you're hosting a party.

Use the space beneath the table wisely

We love a good basket for providing stylish storage—and generously sized set of baskets are big enough to stash shoes and bags out of sight in the foyer. The rustic look of the baskets adds a more casual touch to a formal entryway console.

Choose furniture that does double duty

When you have a small space, making every inch count is a top priority. Design Instagrammer Lea Johnson of Creekwood Hill did just that, morphing a tiny nook right next to her front door into a hybrid space that's part entryway table, part WFH zone. When not in use, the cane chair tucks right up against the desk, allowing the surface to act as a catchall table for keys, mail, and more. A charming mushroom lamp and collected gallery wall (with pieces found at flea markets and thrift shops) complete the cohesive scene.

Reduce entryway table clutter

Sconces on the walls leave valuable console table space clear. Small drawers are great for stashing keys, sunglasses, and other items. That allows the tabletop decor to stay simple and beautiful, with fresh flowers and a simple statement bowl.

Play up your home's style

If you're all about chasing those modern farmhouse vibes, you'll love this look from Jessica Morris of White Picket Farmhouse. Her husband, Glen, crafted this reclaimed entryway console table for her (the talent!) which she then styled up with a light-maximizing mirror, some vintage wares, and faux greenery. The best part: Two ottomans tuck neatly underneath, bringing a bit of softness to the scene, and extra seating to the nearby living room when guests pop by.

Restyle it for the seasons

Entryway table styling doesn't have to be a one-time deal. You can swap out artwork and other details to celebrate holidays, change with the seasons, or whenever you're ready for a refresh—like this spring-themed option from Megan McPherson.

Go sleek and luxe with Lucite

Sometimes you want your entryway console table decor to whisper instead of shout—and that's great. If bright and minimal is your goal, opt for a sleek, barely-there lucite table, like in the home of photographer and stylist Shay Cochrane. The streamlined material keeps things looking clean visually, but still allows you to utilize—and decorate!—a table in your entryway. Here, a simple stack of books, a lamp, and plant dot the top, while seagrass baskets double as decor and storage below.

Swap in a dresser in lieu of a table

Dressers are an amazing choice for the entryway, offering plenty of storage for shoes, umbrellas, mail, and other essentials. Here, designer Paulina Perrault features a vintage dresser with plenty of space on top to show off flowers, a decorative box, and a bold modern lamp.

Choose bold artwork

Upgrade your entryway from just another room to a true moment by styling it with eye-catching decor accents and bold art pieces worthy of a museum. Designer Natalie Papier of Home Ec. relied on a graphic piece of textile art to accentuate her mid-century-inspired entryway table, which is peppered with additional pieces of quirky art, like a stone bust rocking some colorful necklaces.

Brighten up with flowers

A bold bouquet of flowers serves as the centerpiece of this entryway design by Rayana Schmitz of Firefinish Interiors, standing out against the neutral tones of the mirror frame and table. Not ready to commit to a rotation of fresh flowers? Dried flowers or flowering houseplants make an excellent stand in.

P.S. Pop a pair of pretty stools under the console to have seating on hand when you need it—but stashed out of the way when you don't.

Get creative for a small space

If your entryway leaves no space for a table, a narrow shelf will do wonders. Alicia Fawn Treasure of A Freckled Fawn Design maximized the space in this entryway by topping utilitarian (yet stylish) wall hooks with a narrow shelf for showcasing artwork.