Pick a Piece: Crate & Kids Green Wall-Mounted Table

Photo by Sara Tramp; Designed by Jess Bunge for EHD

In design, a blend of form and function is always the dance a project is trying to perfect. In some spaces, like a bedroom or dining area, that dance is a relatively straightforward two-step. But in others, and particularly the entryway, the moves have to be much more involved. 

An entryway is the first impression of a home, the square footage that tends to get the most eyes from people who mostly don’t live there. At the same time, the people who do live there need it to answer multiple needs. It has to have a spot for incoming mail, outgoing packages, shoes, keys, jackets, and the like — all while looking presentable in the process. 

In all the years that I’ve been writing about entryways, I most appreciate those who’ve figured out this dance without much of a stage. Small spaces that don’t have a clear entryway make this task even more difficult, but with a little creativity, it can also be a lot of fun. 

Here’s how I would style an entryway within a tight footprint, using this piece: The Mallory Sage Wall-Mounted Table from Crate & Kids.

Step One: Put Up Wallpaper

Photo courtesy of Create & Kids

I would start by defining the entryway with a patterned wallpaper, like this Chasing Paper peel-and-stick option. It’s much easier to go bold in tight quarters, and this red-and-pink floral print accomplishes that — in fact, some might think it’s rather subdued, given how many bright patterns there are out there to choose from! But this one’s pattern makes installation much more of a cinch, so it’s possible to finish this project in a weekend. (I also think blush flatters every skin type, giving you a dose of confidence as you look in the mirror and walk out the door!)

If your entryway also happens to be in your living space, use painter’s tape to define the exact area that you’ll use for this “room.” The wallpaper panels should fit within it, creating a crisp line on either side. 

Step Two: Mount the Table

Photo courtesy of Crate & Kids

Sage green has been an “it” shade for some time, with many people referring to it as the calming color of the pandemic. It works as a neutral in many ways, and can be paired with a range of patterns and textures, too. 

I like how this piece can be mounted to save space, has a built-in shelf, and a flat surface. And since blush and pink are on the opposite end of the color wheel, the contrast between the Chasing Paper print and this table is in harmony. 

Step Three: Add a Mirror

Photo courtesy of Target

An entryway would be incomplete without a mirror, and this one’s round shape and fun ball detail strikes that form-meets-function balance well. 

Step Four: Pull Up a Bench, If You Can

Photo courtesy of Target

If there’s room for a bench, add one as a spot for putting on and taking off shoes. This one matches the wood mirror overhead, and the cushion detail doesn’t compete with the wallpaper pattern. Lacking that space? This bench also comes in the form of an ottoman!

Step Five: Hang a Rack

Photo courtesy of H&M

Put this rattan coat rack to the side of the mirror and table, creating a triangle. It can hold everything from keys and a tote bag to a hat and jacket. 

Step Six: Bring in Storage

Photo courtesy of H&M

You can never have too much storage, and whether you have one of these green baskets for shoes or another for packages — or both, really — they’ll make sure your entryway stays neat.

Step Seven: Add Accessories

Photo courtesy of Afloral

To finish up the space, consider adding finishing touches that make your entryway more cozy and inviting. Maybe that’s a small art print, a vase with flowers, a plant, a ceramic bowl for keys, or even a wall clock. Do whatever feels right for how you live, and enjoy your new entryway!

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