Transitional Entryway with an Arched Statement Mirror

An entryway only has seconds to make an impression, so give it one statement piece and a place for everything else. A large arched mirror over a slim console does both jobs: it bounces light into a narrow hall and gives you a last look before you leave. Keep the console for a lamp and a bowl for keys, and push shoes and bags into baskets under a bench. A patterned runner adds color and hides everyday dirt better than a plain rug. Black and white keeps it transitional, so it suits both a traditional home and a newer build.