How to Fake an Entryway
How to Fake an Entryway
Picture this: Your doorbell rings. You open the door with a welcoming smile, and your guest steps inside… directly into your living room. There’s your unmade couch, yesterday’s coffee mug on the side table, and that pile of mail you’ve been meaning to sort through.
The awkward pause. The confused look. The realization that they’ve just walked straight into your personal space without any transition.
Sound familiar?
I lived this embarrassing scenario for two years in my open-concept home. Every visitor got an instant, unfiltered view of my entire life the moment they stepped through the front door. My mother-in-law’s raised eyebrow became a regular feature during family gatherings.
Then I discovered something that changed everything: You don’t need walls to create an entryway. You don’t need a renovation budget. You just need the right tricks to fake it.
After months of experimenting, I finally cracked the code. Now when guests enter my home, they’re greeted by a proper, welcoming entryway that gives them (and me) a moment to transition. No more living room surprises. No more awkward encounters with my laundry basket.
Here’s exactly how I did it – using simple furniture arrangements, clever decor tricks, and a few strategic purchases that cost less than $200 total.