CREATING A BEAUTIFUL AND INVITING ENTRYWAY
The entryway or foyer is the first room your visitors see, so make it pop! Your home’s first impression is one that lasts and will continue to welcome your family, friends and guests. So whether your entryway is small or large, you can make a warm, welcoming statement.
Decorate the Entryway from Floor to Ceiling.
Make the floor stand out whether it’s tile, carpeted or hardwood. Use area rugs or runners for accent colors and keep bare floors sparkling clean and shiny.
If you have an expensive area rug, be sure you have a welcome mat outside for people to clean off their shoes. And for the day to day traffic, you might want to place an inexpensive, washable throw rug over it for protection.
It’s important to decorate your foyer so it complements and flows into the rooms next to it. Keep colors in the same hue, but graduate shades and add contrasting accessories to give your entryway some pizzazz!
Use your foyer as a small art gallery. Hang a grouping of your favorite prints all framed the same. The prints will stand out more if the frames are painted a contrasting color to the walls. And a gallery of family pictures is another creative way to decorate your entryway.
Wall sculpture, a mirror, shelving displaying collectables or perhaps a colorful tapestry are all eye-catching ways to grace your walls.
For the ceiling, a light fixture or chandelier is a great way to establish the feeling of your home. If you have room for a console table, add two lamps on each end and place a seasonal floral arrangement in the center. If your foyer is quaint, try wall sconces, and if your ceiling is high, a brilliant chandelier is perfect. Just be sure your lighting is in correct proportion to the size of your space.
Don’t Forget Function
While style and décor are important, don’t forget the function of your entryway. If you have enough space in your foyer, consider purchasing entryway furniture. There is a great selection of benches for seating and storage. Many come with two or three baskets for housing personal items such as mittens, hats, dog leashes etc.
Clothes trees or hall trees are tastefully designed to add style and function to your foyer too. They are a wonderful place for visitors to hang their coats and hats and place their purses and umbrellas before entering the next room in your home.
An entryway can reflect personality and welcome guests into your home. So get creative and have fun decorating this unique space. A lovely entryway immediately makes a good first impression.