Fall Decorating-Entryway/Hallway

All decorating shows our personality and creating a warm, inviting entryway is important to me. This says to our visitors “Welcome, I’m glad you’re here.” 

It started back when we built the house and choosing the right door. Keeping with the craftsman theme, I knew I wanted stained glass. I also knew I wanted it be be big and make a statement. The steel door is by Thermatru and with the sidelights and transom it allows plenty of light to filter into our entry way. This helped to create a warm, inviting feeling. 

Once inside, the entryway there is a lot to see and decorate. My inspiration comes from many places; magazines, online, shopping and being creative. Thankfully I have a husband who enjoys making me custom pieces that now have sentimental value. 

Remember to decorate to scale, use many different textures (glass, metal, floral) and include forms of light to give the space depth (automatic candles, mini string lights, tasteful night lights). 

Our front door is flanked by two self watering pots overflowing with a mix of potato vine. New this year is the Happy Fall sign made for me by our daughters and then the pumpkin patch with a welcome message.
Our front door is flanked by two self watering pots overflowing with a mix of potato vine. New this year is the Happy Fall sign made for me by our daughters and then the pumpkin patch with a welcome message.
Just inside is a custom made table (made by Dave) that sits below a craftsmen style mirror. The large 4X8 automatic candle is always on it and in the fall season I add leaves to the hurricane sleeve. With some family photo's and a few other sitters the table is complete.
Just inside is a custom made table (made by Dave) that sits below a craftsmen style mirror. The large 4X8 automatic candle is always on it and in the fall season I add leaves to the hurricane sleeve. With some family photo's and a few other sitters the table is complete.
Across from the entry table and above the stairs going down, Dave built me these floating shelves. They are perfect for adding seasonal decor. For fall I love the Peggy Karr Oak Leaf platter with the acorns, add in a Longaberger basket of pinecones and a small vase with a stick of something fall
Across from the entry table and above the stairs going down, Dave built me these floating shelves. They are perfect for adding seasonal decor. For fall I love the Peggy Karr Oak Leaf platter with the acorns, add in a Longaberger basket of pinecones and a small vase with a stick of something fall
Entryway. The large picture frame holds a seasonal photo of the oak tree that was a mainstay here on the property that the farmer kept and planted around. It was one of the reasons we built the house on this end. I change the picture during winter when the tree is blanketed in snow.
Entryway. The large picture frame holds a seasonal photo of the oak tree that was a mainstay here on the property that the farmer kept and planted around. It was one of the reasons we built the house on this end. I change the picture during winter when the tree is blanketed in snow.
Entryway from another angle.
Entryway from another angle.
Here is our most popular wall. The Waite Wall. It is highlighted in the burgundy color and covered in photos.
Here is our most popular wall. The Waite Wall. It is highlighted in the burgundy color and covered in photos.
Across from the Waite Wall is our powder room.
Across from the Waite Wall is our powder room.
The powder room from another angle. I divided the walls in this smaller space with a chair rail and painted it two different colors. The burnt orange is fun for all seasons. Adding different textures when decorating is important. Here the glass, the burlap, the wrought iron and florals all stand out.
The powder room from another angle. I divided the walls in this smaller space with a chair rail and painted it two different colors. The burnt orange is fun for all seasons. Adding different textures when decorating is important. Here the glass, the burlap, the wrought iron and florals all stand out.
And here is another Dave made piece, a sideboard. Again I highlighted this wall with the burgundy paint color. I always try to stay in my theme of craftsmen and nature. I love the storage this provides and top to decorate. Here I've used an automatic flicker candle in a burnt orange on top an oil rubbed bronze holder. My first ever Meadowbrooke Gourd, Sawyer proudly adds warmth and with a collage of the Waite family, something floralish, a couple Longaberger baskets with leaf tie ons and a lamp that matches the pendants in the kitchen I'm happy with how it all came together.
And here is another Dave made piece, a sideboard. Again I highlighted this wall with the burgundy paint color. I always try to stay in my theme of craftsmen and nature. I love the storage this provides and top to decorate. Here I've used an automatic flicker candle in a burnt orange on top an oil rubbed bronze holder. My first ever Meadowbrooke Gourd, Sawyer proudly adds warmth and with a collage of the Waite family, something floralish, a couple Longaberger baskets with leaf tie ons and a lamp that matches the pendants in the kitchen I'm happy with how it all came together.
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Our front door is flanked by two self watering pots overflowing with a mix of potato vine. New this year is the Happy Fall sign made for me by our daughters and then the pumpkin patch with a welcome message.

Jessica Waite

My name is Jessica Waite and to my best friend I am J Dub. I’m just an ordinary person who has been blessed beyond measure. I am the sum of my experiences, the good and the bad. I am a wife, a mother of four, an avid reader and lover of words. For as long as I can remember words have been my saving grace. Through a story I can dream bigger, I gain hope and knowledge. Through writing I can express myself, offer insight and possibly even give hope.

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  1. Charla Howard August 21, 2020 Reply

    Love your style ❤

  2. carol wehr December 5, 2020 Reply

    You have a beautiful home.

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