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“Natalie Cassidy's calming eucalyptus doorscape - how you can get the look, too.”

Ideal Home asked Little Barn Door for the steps to recreate Natalie Cassidy's calming eucalyptus entryway - and how to make any doorway feel this considered.

Originally published in Ideal Home

22 May 2026

When Ideal Home covered Natalie Cassidy's eucalyptus doorway display, they turned to Natalie Evans for the expert view on why it worked so well. The piece was a reminder that doorscaping has grown well beyond Christmas garlands - it is now a year-round approach to first impressions. "Our entryways are the first impression of our homes and can be styled seasonally throughout the year, not just at Christmas," Natalie explained.

The feature explored how soft, natural foliage - eucalyptus and olive branches in particular - creates the kind of calm, considered entrance that lifts the whole feel of a home. Natalie's advice centred on restraint and quality: "A carefully styled doorway adds softness, texture, and visual interest, making the home feel more luxurious and curated. However, restraint is important. Oversized or overly dense displays can overwhelm the space rather than enhance it."

"A carefully styled doorway adds softness, texture, and visual interest, making the home feel more luxurious and curated. However, restraint is important. Oversized or overly dense displays can overwhelm the space rather than enhance it."

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