During the holiday season, entryways become the perfect canvas for design, setting the tone for both style and warmth. Haute Design Experts share their tips on creating welcoming, elegant spaces that seamlessly blend seasonal charm with modern sophistication.
Make a memorable first impression with a beautifully styled entryway that welcomes guests warmly. Start by layering autumnal wreaths, whether dried foliage or seasonal florals, on the door. Arrange colors along steps or beside doorways for an inspiring touch. Add cozy charm with a small fire pit nearby, perfect for chilly evenings, and outdoor lanterns or string lights to softly illuminate the space. Mixing these simple accents creates an inviting glow and sets a warm tone before guests even step inside.
When family and friends gather together this holiday season - the decoration and design of entryways are conceived to be as elegant as they are welcoming. In a recent open-air concept home constructed by Ryan Hughes Design, the unique design of the home’s primary entryway was so much more than a simple introduction to the holiday spirit of the home. A single glass walled entry door culminated an enchanting path through fountains and fire to introduce guests to the contemporary style of the home and draw them in to the unexpected. On the opposite side of the bespoke doorway, guests will find themselves in the heart of an explosion of outdoor living including lounging, dining, water and wonder. With a single step through the front door, all that the backyard and outdoor living areas hold -- springs forth. Views from the home’s rear lounge areas and poolside features allow for a truly welcoming entry that captures the front courtyard at the same time as the waterfront backyard. Throughout the holiday season, entryways are crafted in many shapes and designs; but, with an open-air concept, Ryan Hughes Design crafted an outdoor living space that welcomes from every angle and delivers an uninhibited indoor-outdoor flow throughout.
