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    Updated: Aug 7, 2023 by Kris Jarrett

    Garage Entryway Ideas From Our Makeover!

    In our previous home, we used the door from our kitchen to the garage like a lot of people use their front door, as the primary door that we went in and out of every day. It needed some freshening up from when we moved in so I spruced it up with a mini makeover! Not only is it a prettier space, but it’s a whole lot more functional too.

    Ready to see its new look and get some garage entryway ideas for your own home?! (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here})

    Let’s start by throwing it way back to a pic of our garage entryway from before move-in:

    Our garage entryway "before"

    Not much of anything has stayed the same! Here’s what this same space looks like after its mini makeover:

    Such a cute small space entryway with rope mirror and shelf, rug, and basket for shoes!

    We made several changes, both big and small. I’m sharing five garage entryway ideas that helped us get the job done!

    1. Freshen Up the Space With Paint

    One of the biggest changes we made to this little garage entryway shortly after moving in was removing the floral wallpaper and painting the walls. Not fun but so worth it!

    My post on how to remove wallpaper has several tips if you haven’t had the joy of removing wallpaper before!

    When we remodeled our breakfast nook last year, I repainted the entire space

    I chose Benjamin Moore Cloud White in flat for our garage entryway. It’s the same color that I painted our breakfast nook:

    Love this pretty trestle dining table in this kitchen eat-in area!

    Sources: Dining table  | Capiz pendant (22.5″)  |  Geometric gray rug  |  Faux peonies  |  Rattan chargers  |  Large blush abstract framed art  |  Blue floral framed art  |  Pink floral framed art  |  Slipcovered dining chairs (similar)  |  Table runner no longer available

    and our kitchen that are adjoining spaces:

    We painted the walls in our new kitchen Benjamin Moore Cloud White

    Sources: Lantern pendants over island (12.5″)  |  Rattan counter stools in Fog  |  Pulls on island drawers (12″)  |  Large framed floral art print

    Cloud White is a great warm white that’s one of my favorites and is actually the same color as our family room too. See my post on favorite white paint colors for more great whites.

    Painting everything white went a long way in making the entire space feel more open and less dated. At the same time we painted the walls, we upgraded the crown molding and baseboards and painted them Cloud White in Satin.

    2. Change Up the Color Of Your Garage Entry Door

    One of the most significant changes I made was to paint our garage entry door Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate. It’s a super close match to our nearby kitchen island that’s painted in “Moonstone” (one of MasterBrand Cabinets’ stock colors):

    Gorgeous dark gray paint color (Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate) on entryway door that matches the island!

    I think it helps make the space to feel more cohesive to have that pretty gray color in more than one spot! It’s a simple garage entryway idea that can make a big difference

    Install New Door Hardware

    Another change I made was to upgrade the door hardware to {this stunning crystal & brass duo} in the Satin Brass finish that I couldn’t love more:

    GORGEOUS door hardware! Love the combination of the crystal knob with the rectangular brass rosette! Source linked in post!

    I replaced our door hardware with these beauties throughout our first floor where we don’t have a ton of doors and kept our less expensive door hardware as-is upstairs. For the deadbolt, I chose {this square deadbolt} in a similar style and the same finish.

    3. Dress It Up With a New Rug

    I also placed {this geometric rug} and a basket for shoes in front of the door:

    Love this gray and white geometric entryway rug!

    In our new laundry room coat & shoe storage area, we have several drawers for shoes but we each keep our most frequently used pair of shoes in this basket to make things quick and easy. If you have more space than I do for shoe storage, check out my post on entryway shoe storage ideas for several other solutions.

    You might remember that as part of our kitchen remodel we also said goodbye to the Saltillo tile, replacing it with Hallmark wood floors. No regrets there – those tile floors were a maintenance nightmare so it was a welcome change!

    4. Consider A “Last Minute Check” Mirror

    On the wall to the left of our garage entry door I hung a super cute rope mirror that’s perfect for applying some last minute lipstick as I head out the door. Or am I the only one who does that 😂?! It saves me a trip running back to the other end of the house to the bathroom mirror 🙂

    Darling round rope mirror that's perfect for a small entryway like this one going out to the garage!

    I went with a small rope mirror similar to {this one} because it’s the perfect size for my space and I love how it’s hung by a loop.

    I wanted something unique to hang my rope mirror with and ended up using one of {these loop wall hooks} that I had been eyeing:

    Gorgeous metal loop hanger!

    I wasn’t sure what to expect with the finish of the hook since the color was described as “light bronze” but it looked like a soft brass in the online image. The actual finish is a fairly neutral metal finish that would blend well with both silvers and golds.

    Even though I really liked the finish, I wanted it to match my door hardware so I used Rub ‘n Buff in Gold Leaf to change it up!

    What a great tip! Use Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff to change the finish of metals!

    Have you guys used Rub ‘n Buff before? It’s great stuff! It comes in 16 different finishes including six golds plus black, pewter, silver leaf, antique white and others (see my post on Rub ‘n Buff colors for details on all finishes).

    The three Rub ‘n Buff colors that I use the most are these three golds: Grecian Gold (available {here}), Antique Gold (available {here}), and Gold Leaf (available {here}). Gold Leaf is my favorite of the three since it’s a bit softer of a gold than the other two. Antique Gold is the most copper colored of the bunch while Grecian Gold is similar to Gold Leaf but just a touch more orangey so it has more of an Old World vibe.

    Grecian Gold vs. Antique Gold vs. Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff

    You simply rub it on with a soft cloth (you only need a very small amount) and then buff it and let it cure overnight. It creates a beautiful, uniform finish that doesn’t rub off! One of my favorite uses of it was on {this large round mirror} over my master bedroom dresser that came in a bronze finish but with Rub ‘n Buff I was able to turn it to gold with just 10 minutes of work.

    5. Add a Catch-All Shelf

    My favorite of the garage entryway ideas I’m sharing is to add a catch-all shelf. We added {this small acrylic shelf} that comes in three lengths (mine is 18″):

    A rope mirror and small acrylic shelf - super cute decor for a small entryway

    It was the perfect spot for placing notes the girls needed to take to school, letters to mail, this small marble bowl for my husband’s change (I’m going to try to get him to empty his pockets in that little marble bowl as he walks in because I find his change EVERYWHERE), and a small wood + bone box for our car keys:

    Love this stylish acrylic shelf for holding change, keys, and mail as you go in or out through this entryway!

    Most of these same little upgrades could be used at a front door entryway too. Even just adding a cute mirror and shelf is a simple weekend project that would add so much to your home!

    Love the small details of this garage entryway including the painted door, rug, mirror, and shelf!

    Want garage entryway ideas for a larger space? Consider turning part of it into a mudroom like I did with our laundry room. Check out our IKEA mudroom using PAX wardrobes that will show you how much storage space you can create!

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