Apartment Entryway Illusion
Furniture placement:
Spaces with an open concept floor plan are generally designed with each room flowing into another. Though this can add charisma to the space, often there is not a designated entryway. Thankfully, it is super easy to create your own version of one! Here are a few ways to create an illusion of an apartment entryway
Position couches, chairs, etc. so that their backs face the front door.
![blog-creating-illusion-entryway-apartment Entryway to apartment](https://nh-apartment-photos.redoakproperties.com/app/uploads/2022/10/28190744/blog-creating-illusion-entryway-apartment.jpg)
Add a table behind the sofa
This creates the illusion of an entry way while also providing an extra spot to drop keys, wallets, mail, shoes, etc.
![blog-table-behind-sofa Wooden table with two chairs placed behind sofa](https://nh-apartment-photos.redoakproperties.com/app/uploads/2022/10/28191213/blog-table-behind-sofa.png)
Place chair benches under the sofa table
Chair benches provide optional seating, take up no additional space and are both functional and welcoming to guests.
![blog-chair-benches-under-table Table with chairs under](https://nh-apartment-photos.redoakproperties.com/app/uploads/2022/10/28191411/blog-chair-benches-under-table.jpg)
Add an area rug or a floor mat
The color and placement can make the space feel bigger too and can give the illusion of an apartment entryway.
![blog-red-area-rug Colorful area rug](https://nh-apartment-photos.redoakproperties.com/app/uploads/2022/10/28191558/blog-red-area-rug.jpg)
![blog-blue-area-rug Blue area rug](https://nh-apartment-photos.redoakproperties.com/app/uploads/2022/10/28191702/blog-blue-area-rug.jpg)
An entry hutch or shallow bookcase
This will help to separate the main entryway from other rooms in your apartment.
Decorate the outside of your door
This is a crafty way to warmly welcome guests’ right in- they won’t even notice the lack of an initial entry hall!
![blog-decorate-outside-apt-door Door decoration -pink flowers](https://nh-apartment-photos.redoakproperties.com/app/uploads/2022/10/28191819/blog-decorate-outside-apt-door.jpg)