Top Design: 10 First-Class Passageways & Foyers
Give your home a grand entrance with these professional designer's tips for a statement-making foyer
The foyer sets the tone for every home. No matter how large or small, this welcoming space is the first part of your house that you and guests see, so help it make a statement with these designer tips.
2. Foyer console
Paint a console from your local thrift store, and you have a catchall for all your keys, mail and cell phones as soon as you enter the house. Add a couple of dashing table lamps to finish the look.
Learn how to decorate a hallway console
Paint a console from your local thrift store, and you have a catchall for all your keys, mail and cell phones as soon as you enter the house. Add a couple of dashing table lamps to finish the look.
Learn how to decorate a hallway console
3. Table volume
If you are fortunate to have a large foyer, a beautifully centred focal table will add elegance and grace. Look at the classic wainscoting applied to these walls too – it’s an easy way to carry a look around the entire space.
If you are fortunate to have a large foyer, a beautifully centred focal table will add elegance and grace. Look at the classic wainscoting applied to these walls too – it’s an easy way to carry a look around the entire space.
4. Mirrored wall
Install a king-size mirror on the main foyer wall and watch as your foyer doubles in size. Even the simplest mirror will dress up your foyer.
See these mirror designs and placement ideas
Install a king-size mirror on the main foyer wall and watch as your foyer doubles in size. Even the simplest mirror will dress up your foyer.
See these mirror designs and placement ideas
5. Painted floor
If you’re handy, painting a harlequin floor is as easy as using painter’s tape and a measuring tape. Although simple, this look is sure to astound first-time guests.
If you’re handy, painting a harlequin floor is as easy as using painter’s tape and a measuring tape. Although simple, this look is sure to astound first-time guests.
6. Planked foyer
For a smaller or narrow vestibule, make the entry wall the centre of attention. Install exterior lap siding horizontally for a sleek and contemporary style.
For a smaller or narrow vestibule, make the entry wall the centre of attention. Install exterior lap siding horizontally for a sleek and contemporary style.
8. Bold niches
Use your foyer wall to include built-in cubbies for all of your accessories and collectables. Nothing says unique like niches.
Use your foyer wall to include built-in cubbies for all of your accessories and collectables. Nothing says unique like niches.
9. Wall covering elegance
Adhere a splendidly patterned wall covering of your liking to transform your foyer into the bold entryway you dream of. So easy and so beautiful.
Take a look at these eye-catching wallpapers
Adhere a splendidly patterned wall covering of your liking to transform your foyer into the bold entryway you dream of. So easy and so beautiful.
Take a look at these eye-catching wallpapers
10. Tin ceiling
Get a chic antique look with an original or faux tin ceiling. This texture is surprisingly easy to install and makes a room feel comfortable and warm. It’s a great addition to an older or a country-style house.
Read more:
13 Inviting Foyers From Indian Homes
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How have you decorated your foyer? Tell us in the Comments below.
Get a chic antique look with an original or faux tin ceiling. This texture is surprisingly easy to install and makes a room feel comfortable and warm. It’s a great addition to an older or a country-style house.
Read more:
13 Inviting Foyers From Indian Homes
Tell us:
How have you decorated your foyer? Tell us in the Comments below.
Whether you need to drop your bag, put your shoes on or take a breather from the day, a bench is the perfect piece of furniture for any foyer. Find a great-looking bench at your nearby flea market or antiques store, then paint it and reupholster it for maximum style.