The entryway is the one wall everyone sees. It welcomes you home every day and gives guests their first impression of your space. A single, well-chosen piece makes that moment feel considered.
Scale to the console, not the wall
Choose a piece about two-thirds the width of the console or bench below it, and hang it 8 to 10 in above the surface.
- 36 in console: one 18 × 24 in piece.
- 48 in console: one 24 × 32 in piece.
- 60 in console: one 30 × 40 in landscape or two 18 × 24 in.
Choose a calm focal point
A quiet abstract or landscape sets a tone without asking for attention every time you pass. Save bold statements for rooms where you sit. Calm choices include Morning Veil, Still Water and Olive Branch.
No console? Hang at gallery height
On an open entry wall, centre the art at about 57 in from the floor. See how high to hang art.
Layer with a mirror
Many entryways need a mirror. Place the mirror above the console and the art on the adjacent wall, or lean a smaller framed print in front of the mirror for a layered look.
Warm up a dark entry
Entryways are often narrow and dim. Lighter art in warm tones, such as Terra or Stillness, brightens the space. A light wood or white frame keeps it fresh.
Frequently asked questions
What art should go in an entryway?
One calm, welcoming piece scaled to the console below it.
How high should entryway art be?
8 to 10 inches above a console, or centred at 57 inches on an open wall.
Should entryway art match the living room?
It should feel related, through a shared palette or frame finish, so the home flows.
Read hallway wall art ideas or explore Stillness.
