Entryways are frequently overlooked in home decorating, yet they are the first space people encounter. A stylish entryway rug can instantly add interest to any foyer. It impresses with pattern, texture, and color and provides a soft, warm landing. While a typical doormat can look stylish when done right, there are many unique ways to decorate with rugs in an entryway, such as interesting shapes, layered textures, and matching accessories. Check out these 25 entryway rug ideas for a fashionably warm welcome for you and your guests.
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Warm It Up: Kirsten Diane recommends a slim-profile mat that extends just beyond the door, creating a perfect transition into a warm-toned entryway. Opting for a smaller rug here proves beneficial as another large rug is just a few feet away in the living room. The rug’s colors are beautifully complemented by dark browns on planters, sofa, door wreath, and pendant.
Bohemian-Style Oasis: JC Designs presents an entryway oozing with cozy bohemian charm. A washed-out rug sits beneath a white-lined bench, adding interest while allowing the decor above to shine, including a sheepskin throw, plush pillows, and earthy materials. A curvy mirror complements the softness and makes the space feel larger. Match It to the Flooring: LA Designer Affair suggests a round rug matching the flooring color for a more fluid design. This allows the earth-toned decor to pop, creating a cohesive look in the entryway. Add Coastal Flair: Thomas Guy Interiors opts for a simple, neutral doormat that matches wicker shades, leading to a larger rug that pulls the room together, providing a balanced contrast of pattern and color, perfect for a beach-inspired palette. Treat It Like Floor Art: According to Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors, a vintage rug is ideal for making a great first impression and adding personal style to an entryway, especially in small spaces without room for tables or artwork. Add Neutral Texture: Mindy Gayer Design Co.’s light and bright Spanish-style entryway features a sandy-colored rug that complements the neutral-toned space, adding texture and warmth. Try a Bold Abstract Pattern: In a Sunnyvale, CA home by Cathie Hong Interiors, a black, cream, gray, and rusty brown rug with an abstract pattern adds warmth and interest. The entryway is further enhanced with throw pillows in similar tones, a wooden bench, and a round mirror that reflects light. Keep It Natural: Becca Interiors uses a simple round jute rug to anchor a round white scalloped antique table in the entryway, adding natural texture without impeding flow or presenting a tripping hazard. The rug also doesn’t steal focus from the bold black-and-white tile in the adjacent mudroom. Stay Neutral: Brexton Cole Interiors complements a bold graphic wallpaper with a small black-and-white rug that brings cohesion while taking a back seat to the main event in this striking entryway.17 of 25 – Glam It Up by Brexton Cole Interiors. A plush round pale-toned zebra stripe entryway rug sets a glam tone in this traditional North Carolina home entryway.
18 of 25 – Keep It on the Straight and Narrow by Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Christy Q. Photography. A small, narrow rug adds a wash of color in the entryway of this Palo Alto, CA home without crowding the narrow space. The warm background color of the rug complements the dark wood front door. 19 of 25 – Add Rhythm by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography. Kate Marker Interiors added rhythm and movement to this spacious, sunny entryway with a large patterned rug whose geometric lines point toward the glass-paned door. 20 of 25 – Add Bold Color by Michelle Berwick Design. Michelle Berwick Design added a colorful patterned rug that complements the bright orange door of this contemporary home located on a tree farm north of Toronto. 21 of 25 – Supersize It by Kate Marker Interiors / Photo by Margaret Rajic. A supersized entrway rug links the front door and the landing area and coat closet of this spacious home. 22 of 25 – Go Vintage Style by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by Justin Levesque. In this 1700s Maine farmhouse remodel from Tyler Karu Design + Interiors, a vintage rug with a botanical pattern complements an antique wooden bench and adds warmth to the dark flooring. 23 of 25 – Add Stripes by Leclair Decor. Leclair Decor added a textural striped black-and-white rug to this bright and airy entryway that blends seamlessly with the modern and streamlined decor. 24 of 25 – Go Blue by Kate Marker Interiors. Kate Marker Interiors added a deep blue patterned rug to this mudroom entryway that echoes the built-in cabinetry and bench. 25 of 25 – Warm Up Tile Floors by Becca Interiors. A large textural jute rug warms up the dark gray slate floors in this New York Colonial home from Becca Interiors. Jute is affordable and is easy to maintain for a growing family and you won’t worry about little ones slipping as they zoom around the house.