The foyer, the entryway, the front hall… people use a variety of terms to describe the space just inside your front door. The word you use is much less important than the way you paint and decorate it. Why? Your entryway is the first place your guests step foot when they enter your home, so you want it to be both welcoming and attractive. This makes your choice of paint color for the entryway worthy of extra consideration!
By far, the most common choice for interior painting in entryways is light shades of neutral colors: white, gray, and beige. Yes, other colors can be used there, but there are good reasons for the popularity of neutral tones. Let’s explore this in more depth.
A Bright Idea – Light Colors for Painting Entryways
Though neutral colors can be dark, such as slate gray, rich brown, and intense black, it is almost always the lighter neutrals that you find in foyers and halls. One reason is because light colors give the visual impression of being farther away. In a small entryway, this creates an illusion of a roomy, open space. In a larger foyer, the light color emphasizes the height of the ceiling and the size of the room, for an impressive welcome to your guests!
Another reason for using lighter paint colors for an entryway is that they feel clean, fresh, and bright. While some rooms might be right for a moody vibe, you generally don’t want that to be the front hall.
The Case for Neutral Interior Paint Colors
These days, it seems as though neutral is all the rage for interior paint colors. That trend, however, is especially prevalent in entryways and hallways. Why is that?
In almost every home, the entryway flows directly into other connecting spaces (hallway, staircase) or open rooms (living room or kitchen). Because these rooms are all visible to each other, it is very important that they coordinate well. Since neutral colors match with just about anything, this coordination is made much easier. The neutral paint palette in the connecting spaces gives you the ability to be far more bold and creative in the individual rooms that make up the rest of the house.
Another reason for choosing neutral paint colors when you paint your home interior is the potential for resale. When you put your home on the market, those neutral tones will appeal to a broad range of possible buyers. An excellent interior paint job significantly improves your prospects when selling your home, especially when you use trendy neutral tones.
Cherry Hill Painting
Entryways can be tricky to paint. Often, they involve stairways and extra-tall ceilings, which are hazardous to reach on ladders. Additionally, the level of expertise needed to make your entryway really shine is considerable. That’s why you might want to consider hiring a professional.
Cherry Hill Painting has been serving New Jersey and the Philadelphia region since 1968, and we would love to serve you also! Whether you need to paint your entryway, a hallway, or any part of your home, we are ready to help. We offer interior and exterior painting, kitchen cabinet refinishing, wallpaper removal, and much more. Simply call our office or use our online contact form (at the bottom of the page), and we will be happy to provide you with a free, no-pressure estimate.