Create A Show-Stopping Entryway With One Luxe Addition

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If you think of the most common entryway items, what springs to mind? An overburdened coat tree, cluttered console table with bits and pieces that nobody knows what to do with, and perhaps a basket for muddy shoes? It's time to upgrade your entryway with a single show-stopping focal point that injects vibrant elegance into the space: a grand piano!

What makes a piano so special? Using wooden items in your decor creates a sense of warm welcome. The rich wooden sheen of a grand piano does that and more. Positioning a musical instrument as the focal point of a room fills the atmosphere with creative potential. Think about it this way: At any moment, someone could sit down and fill the space with beautiful music. If you've ever been interested in how to decorate your home with musical instruments, you'll recognize how potent their presence in a room can be.

Of the three kinds of entryways you can decorate, a foyer is likely to be the ideal space for a grand piano. But if your entryway is too cramped for a grand, an upright piano has a similar effect. Pianos aren't just about the looks — they add practical value too. Uiscom Duet Piano Benches provide convenient quick seating and a flip-up top that offers storage space for sheet music or theory books. However, you can use it as convenient, out-of-sight safe place for your car keys, wallet, or watch.

Whether you've inherited a beaten up old grande dame that needs a bit of TLC or invested in a new one, be sure to preserve the wood using polish, like Cory Super High Gloss Piano Polish. The reflections in the glossy surface are part of the rich appeal. 

How to style a piano depends on your personal preference. A grand piano certainly doesn't need any dressing up to make an extravagant statement, which is ideal if you prefer an uncluttered space. Frame it with a gallery wall of your favorite artworks or hang a chandelier above it. The glittering play of light in the polished top creates a breathtaking moment. Alternatively, glam it up with a gorgeous throw over the stool and your favorite trinkets, striking glass pieces, or a shapely lamp on top.

If you'd like to keep your piano in working order, follow these few simple rules when planning the layout of your entryway: Avoid placing your piano next to a window as direct sunlight on the wood fades the surface and causes temperature fluctuations that affect the tuning. If the entryway is damp or humid, use a dehumidifier to avoid the inner workings rusting. In fact, true piano fundis will recommend not putting cut flowers in vases of water anywhere near your piano! Opt for dried flower arrangements instead.