DIY Entryway Makeover – 5 Projects Rolled Into One

I finally gave our entryway a makeover! An all-DIY entryway makeover.

I am not going to explain each step in detail and keep you reading for days. The photos might tell a better story anyway. This entryway, the smallest space in our house, kept me busy for weeks! Why, you ask? Because it was actually five projects rolled into one.

Project 1 – I Got Rid Of The Coat Closet

I know, right? Who in their right mind wants LESS storage space??? Well, let me explain.

It was a double-sided closet. It had doors opening in the entryway and, on the other side, doors opening in the mudroom. Does that make sense? We, as a family, access the house from the garage into the mudroom, and that is where we hang all our coats and jackets. The entryway is just for guests, and they never hang their jackets in the closet. With the double doors in the entryway gone, there is so much more I can do with this space! So… I built a wall.

Framework of a wall where there used to be a closet
New wall in the diy entryway makeover

Hold on to your seats for the next crazy idea I got…

Project 2 – I Removed The Texture From The Ceiling!

I really, really, really want smooth ceilings. To match my beautiful smooth walls. Where does one even start?

I started here! While the area was cleared out, it was the perfect time to bite the bullet and remove the unpainted texture from the entryway’s ceiling.

I’m not going to lie, it’s not an enjoyable task. In fact, on my list of worst DIYs, it’s UP THERE!

Was it worth it?

SO worth it! It looks AMAZING! The perfect backdrop for the new light fixtures that am totally in love with.

Smoothed out ceilings as part of the diy entryway makeover

My craziest idea ever? Not even close! What came next may have been even more whacky…

Project 3 – Removing And Replacing All The Tile Grout

The grout between the floor tiles was in rough shape. Replacing the tiles is not in the current budget. Replacing the grout was the next best thing.

Removing old, damaged grout

I spent a lot of time on my hands and knees! Once again, a nasty job with beautiful results.

Newly replaced tile grout as part of the diy entryway makeover

Let me just mention that the tile floor in the entryway is connected to the powder room and the mudroom. Naturally, I had to do ALL of those areas in one go. That’s how I roll!

Project 4 – Adding Board And Batten With Coat Hooks

Installing board and batten in the entryway

I love board and batten! It adds so much dimension to a room. The very first board and batten project I did was in our powder room.

Filling nail holes and joints with wood filler
Finished board and batten

Project 5 – Seating Area For Guests To Take Off And Put On Their Shoes

We live in Canada, where our shoes are covered in snow or mud most of the time. Well, almost. An area to sit and take off shoes is essential. Most people prefer a bench, and I was heading in that direction, too, until I remembered about the two thrifted chairs without a place of their own.

Two chippy white painted chairs with baffalo plaid pillows as seating in the entryway

I gave the chairs a makeover and they are perfect for this space!

Console table and mirror in an entryway

The new wall where the closet used to be is now the perfect place for a console table and a big mirror. After this makeover, the entryway is now both functional and beautiful.

Entryway decor

And there you have it, the reveal of my DIY entryway makeover.

I am so happy with how it looks now! Every time I come down the stairs, I stop for a moment, look at the beautiful light fixtures, and take in the peaceful feeling I get from this space. Mission accomplished!

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39 Comments

  1. Your decorating is really beautiful! I also like your idea of repurposing and using what you have. It all looks nice together!

    1. Hi Kelly! The vertical pieces are 3 inches and the horizontal pieces are 4 and 4.5 inches.

  2. Wow! You did such a great job! I found your post through the Friday link party. Removing popcorn ceiling is the WORST. Replacing the grout – and not the tiles is genius. Your re-grouted floor looks brand new. I am definitely inspired.

    1. I am so glad it left you inspired! I am currently preparing myself mentally to begin smoothing out the ceiling of our main living area. It’s going to be a Duzi!

    1. Thank you so much, Debbie! If you love this, you are REALLY going to enjoy my next project!

  3. I love it when a plan comes together. Great plan….great results!
    If I were you I would also paint the white triangle and the white rectangle (I know they are ceilings) the same color as the walls. Your space with feel EVEN bigger!!!

    1. Thanks, Jaclyn! I was thinking more or less the same, just maybe the walls the same as the ceiling?

  4. This is brilliant! Every single thing you have done is really amazing!

    Congrats- what great transformations, Marieza!!!

    1. Thank you so much for stopping by, Leslie! I’m on the verge of removing some more ceiling texture. This time on the biggest continuous area from the kitchen to the living room. Wish me luck!!!

  5. Board and batten wall turned out very nice. What size/type boards did you use? I am wanting to do a similar feature wall in my exercise room. My baseboards are only 1/2” thick, so standard 1” boards would not work. Can’t find 1/2” thick boards anywhere. Suggestions?

    1. Hi Dianne! I’m glad you like it. My baseboards are also 1/2″ thick. I used pre-primed MDF pieces. I think the product name is Metrie. All the trim and baseboards in my home are from the same range. Just make sure before you buy, the pieces for trim are slightly rounded on both sides while the pieces for baseboards are rounded on one side but square on the other side.

    1. Ha ha! It sure was a lot of work and took quite a while. I’m so glad you like it!

  6. WOW! Just wow! All that hard work certainly paid off. It’s GORGEOUS! I would be sitting in one of the beautiful chairs patting myself on the back! 🙂

    1. Thank you so much Libbie! I do sit there from time to time! It’s such a tranquil space.

  7. Hi Marieza – what a great blog. Just enough info to make it a good read and I love all the photos! Your website it gorgeous!!! Congratulations on your first blog on your new website 🙂

    1. I appreciate your kind comment, friend! Yes, unfortunately we haven’t had any guests to use it. Soon, hopefully.