Embrace drama and sophistication by turning a small porch into a moody, enveloping jewel box. Dark colors recede visually, which can actually make a tiny entryway feel surprisingly intimate and architectural.
- How to Make It: Paint your entire entryway—siding, trim, and door—in a saturated, moody hue like aubergine, dark forest green, or charcoal slate. Hang an ornate, vintage-style brass mirror on the exterior wall to bounce light and add depth. Place a small, velvet-upholstered iron stool in the corner.
- Tips and Variations: Install a statement vintage-style brass pendant light with amber or seeded glass. Accent the dark backdrop with bright, golden-hued chrysanthemums or deep red begonias in black iron urns.
- Needs: Deep moody exterior paint, vintage brass wall mirror, iron velvet stool, ornate brass pendant light, cast-iron urn planters.
7. The Scandi-Simple Naturalist