Bilevel entryway split entry

It’s so much more open!! Here’s a pic of the old peninsula, making it hard to walk from the kitchen to the living room. Notice the tiny doorway into the dark dining room? That was another thing on the client’s wishlist – to make the dining room more light and inviting: We replaced the peninsula with a simple eat-in island, and opened up the passage into a now bright, cheerful dining room. Notice how we were able to open that passage and *still* keep a fabulous pantry?! On the other side of…

Rebecca Snyder Woolston on Instagram: “The entryway to our split level house used to be my least favorite place in the house. It was the reason I said “no way” to this house when…”

How I updated our raised ranch entryway with dark paint and accessories.

DIY shiplap in split level entryway

When Amanda moved into her second house, she knew the dark and dated split entry needed to be brightened up — a dark door, peach-hued walls and a tall wall with nothing on it just didn’t fit her style. From Amanda: To brighten up the space, we installed a tongue and groove accent wall (to cover the heavy knock down texture) and painted it white. A new larger glass French door let light pour.

Ever since my husband and I moved into our 1997 split level, we’ve been slowly working at removing the builder grade finishes to really make it reflect our taste. A couple of weeks ago I finally finished making over the entryway.I smashed the old green ceramic tiles, pulled the stained carpet off the stairs, and painted what felt like miles and miles of honey oak trim. The front door got a coat of yellow paint and the walls got a pale gray.

These DIY copper Christmas tree ornaments are really easy to make and look beautiful! Get the step-by-step tutorial and video on the blog…

My DIY wall board and batten is a show stopper in my small entryway. This style can be replicated in any bedroom, or living room!