Homeowner Shares Their Entryway Transformation For Under $75
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Aside from your front porch, your entryway is often the first impression guests have of your home. Unfortunately, a bland entryway could set the tone for an uninviting space, even if the rest of your house is dressed to the nines. Thankfully, sprucing up the entryway can be a fun weekend project, and one homeowner shared on TikTok just how to tackle this mini DIY renovation for less than $75. Using beadboard, a fresh coat of paint, wall hooks, and some cute yet functional decor pieces, the homeowner was able to refresh the entryway and give it a much-needed facelift on a budget.
Not only could a project like this boost the visual appeal of your entryway, but the beadboard wall paneling could potentially protect your walls from scuffs. Entryways see a lot of foot traffic, so a bit of paneling can protect your drywall. Further, this could be great for making your drab entryway more functional, offering a place to hang outerwear or sit when putting on shoes.
However, this project may not be ideal for every entryway. Open concept spaces may lack a designated wall for this particular DIY. Knowing the different kinds of entryways and how to best decorate them could be beneficial before you embark on this project. Additionally, the homeowner used leftover paint from a prior DIY, which saved some money. If you don't have leftover paint lying around or choose different decor pieces when styling, your project could cost more than $75.
Dress up your entryway wall to take it from blah to inviting
To start, source some beadboard from your local home improvement store to panel one of the walls in the entryway space. At Home Depot, 32 square feet of beadboard currently costs about $30, though the TikToker was able to purchase one sheet for $25. Alternatively, you could opt for a different paneling, like Home Depot's Wainscot Panel for about $19. Measure and cut your paneling to size, working around any outlets or light switches. This homeowner opted to panel only the lower half of the wall, leaving the upper half as drywall. Use a nail gun to keep it in place.
@xomyhome The cost will vary depending on the size of your entryway and the materials you use. My entryway is relatively small so all I needed was one sheet of beadboard. I had it cut at the hardware store to the sizes I needed, which made it a lot easier. I am not including the cost of tools since I already have them. This would be a good weekend project. I was tired of not having a place for my purse and the kids' backpack so this was a great way to add some functionality and character to our entryway. Art from @kesiafinleyart Beadboard: $25 4 hooks- $24 Baseboard trim – $15 Caulk $ wood filler – $10 – I had most of these and I used very little for this project. Paint – I have lots of extra paint but you can get sample paint if you have a small entryway. #entryway #entrywaymakeover #diyhomedecor #diyhomeprojects #kidsorganization #homeorganization
Next, use a piece of 1-by-3 baseboard trim, as the TikToker uses in their entryway, to cover up any uneven edges of your beadboard and give it a polished look between the paneling and the drywall above. After caulking the seams, choose a paint color different from your walls to add more vibrancy to your space.
When the paint is dry, style your front entrance. A stylish entryway rug could make a great first impression. Or, follow in the TikToker's footsteps with coat hooks to hang on the trim piece. These Homagic Wall Hooks on Amazon are sleek and modern, affordably priced at $8 for a pack of four. Artwork above the trim, a bench seat, or storage for shoes could also boost the functionality and style of the space.