The first
impression is the one that stays…
The moment you walk into a home,
the entry foyer is the first impression that greets your guests and the last
impression they see leaving your home. Many people think the foyer is a place
to come out of the cold, and hurry into the warmer part of the house! While it
does serve as a vestibule, it also is the perfect area to add decorative
touches to introduce the rest of your home. Here are a few of my favorite ideas to welcome in guests and
to set the tone for your gorgeous home.
Make a Statement
Your foyer is the first
opportunity to make a statement about your home, your style, and show off
beautiful finishes, colors and patterns. Whether you have a floor with a
commanding pattern, such as mosaic tile, granite, or a marble insert to catch
the eye, or commanding doors to usher in your guests, determine what makes your
foyer unique and go for it.
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Furniture can make the foyer
If you are fortunate enough to
have a foyer that can fit furniture, this is a great opportunity to add
sophistication, drama, and even a touch of glamour to your foyer. Scale
furniture in relation to your space, and ensure there is enough space for
guests to walk freely by, since the foyer is a point of entry and leaving to
your home. Enlarge the feel of the space with a decorative mirror, table, and a
tablescape theme full of decorative items: vase, collectibles, or a beautiful
urn.
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Accentuate your stairwell
For those living in a multi-story
home, your foyer adjacent to your stairs is another great area to decorate,
especially with seating, lighting, and decorative wall art. Play up the colors
and finishes of your stairwell, and borrow design elements into your foyer to
meld the two spaces aesthetically. The foyer is a perfect place for guests to
wait and ensuring this area is adorned with beautiful decor will help the wait
not seem so long!
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Your
foyer can say a lot about your home, and bringing in beautiful finishes, furniture,
and welcoming colors can help make it memorable. If your foyer has a dramatic
ceiling, play it up with the addition of an eye-popping pendant light fixture.
The opportunity to welcome your guests with an inviting foyer can be easily
achieved!
Renia
