
It says, "Come on in! Welcome. Stay awhile."
It's the welcoming committee for the rest of our home.
It's the welcoming committee for the rest of our home.
But not everyone's home or apartment is blessed with such a space.
Many front doors open directly into the living room.
However, it's not hopeless! You can create the feeling of a foyer.
House to Home Elements to Consider:
House to Home Elements to Consider:
- Lighting: table lamps, hanging swag lamps, floor lamps, uplights (can lighting), candles
- Softness: rugs, rug runners
- Seating: benches, chairs, ottomans, stools
- Storage: dressers, credenzas, armoires, large covered baskets, stacked luggage, night stands, umbrella stands, hooks
- Personality: family photos, travel prints, souvenirs
- Reflection: mirrors, glass, mercury glass
- Life: plants, flowers, clocks with pendulums
The primary thing to remember is that you'll either need a physical barrier or a visual one.
A physical barrier literally blocks the view of the rest of the room.
A visual barrier gives the viewer decor to instantly view in the front door area;
it separates and sets the entryway apart from the rest of the house.
Even if it's only a few square feet, give your home a place
in which to pause before entering the rest of the house.
Make it Organized & Pretty
If you only have one wall near the front door and no coat closet or console,
compact helpers work perfectly here.
If It's Compact, Make an Impact
A slim and sleek shelf topped with a gallery wall of precious photos
makes a spectacular statement.
makes a spectacular statement.
The drawers below the shelf hold keys, gloves,
the dog's leash, gadgets, whatever.
the dog's leash, gadgets, whatever.
Brilliant!
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Define with Molding
Give the spot its own personality.
Frame the wall you'll be using to draw attention to it.
Frame the wall you'll be using to draw attention to it.
Define with Wallpaper
Accent wallpaper makes a dramatic statement
that can be fun for a transition space.
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Define with Wainscoting
Easy-to-apply wallpaper or the traditional wood panels
create instant cottage appeal.
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Paint It Happy
A dresser or console painted in a fun, vibrant color is a sweet way
to say "Hello" to your family and friends.
to say "Hello" to your family and friends.
Display It Happy
Your collection of heirloom and thrift plates needs to be displayed somewhere.
Why not the entryway?
Your collection of heirloom and thrift plates needs to be displayed somewhere.
Why not the entryway?
Use a Hall Tree
If you only have three to five feet of space
(and perhaps you're renting and can't alter the wall in any way),
the classic hall tree may be just what your entryway needs.
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Focus on the Front Door
Painting the inside of the door is probably
the easiest fix and the most eye-catching.
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Illuminate with Swag
You can create a small square of foyer space simply by
flanking the front door with sconces,
spreading a rug upon the floor,
and hanging a lamp from a hook over the spot.
(If there's no nearby outlet, use an extension cord;
secure it as close to the floor molding as possible.)
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IKEA to the Rescue
A tall or low Expedit shelving unit can be used
between the space near your door and the rest of the room.
(We have the black/brown 5 cube by 5 cube unit and love it!)
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A House (Er, Room) Divided
In a larger or longer room, a screen or hanging divider
is an excellent solution for a lack of defined landing area
once you've entered the home.
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Tile Transitioning
My friend Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage
tiled a tiny space by her front door.
She says:
"Making a grand entrance isn't all that easy
when you have a 2 ft. by 4 ft. square to do it in.
No room for big furniture. No big open space to decorate.
That's okay, I like to keep things simple..."
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Family Friendly
Children love their own personalized space!
Give them one (or two, or three, or more...).
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Lean a Mirror
Even a chunky wardrobe mirror works well to define a visual vestibule.
I like Old Time Pottery and Hobby Lobby's selections.
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Nook Necessities
Maybe you have a bitty spot that is more like a crevice than anything else.
Shelving, hooks, and baskets can help to organize your homecomings.
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Armoire
Not only is it great (hidden) storage, but it looks great, too!
A mirrored one is perfect for last-minute primping.
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Recycle That Pallet
Yet another pallet creation, and it's fantastic!
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In My Home
My basement cafe has no foyer to speak of.
Here's how I used the wall behind the door
so guests can park their purses or primp.
Focus on the Front Door
Painting the inside of the door is probably
the easiest fix and the most eye-catching.
Source
Illuminate with Swag
You can create a small square of foyer space simply by
flanking the front door with sconces,
spreading a rug upon the floor,
and hanging a lamp from a hook over the spot.
(If there's no nearby outlet, use an extension cord;
secure it as close to the floor molding as possible.)
Source
IKEA to the Rescue
A tall or low Expedit shelving unit can be used
between the space near your door and the rest of the room.
(We have the black/brown 5 cube by 5 cube unit and love it!)
Source
A House (Er, Room) Divided
In a larger or longer room, a screen or hanging divider
is an excellent solution for a lack of defined landing area
once you've entered the home.
Source Unknown
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Tile Transitioning
My friend Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage
tiled a tiny space by her front door.
She says:
"Making a grand entrance isn't all that easy
when you have a 2 ft. by 4 ft. square to do it in.
No room for big furniture. No big open space to decorate.
That's okay, I like to keep things simple..."
Source
Family Friendly
Children love their own personalized space!
Give them one (or two, or three, or more...).
Source Unknown
Lean a Mirror
Even a chunky wardrobe mirror works well to define a visual vestibule.
I like Old Time Pottery and Hobby Lobby's selections.
Source Unknown
Nook Necessities
Maybe you have a bitty spot that is more like a crevice than anything else.
Shelving, hooks, and baskets can help to organize your homecomings.
Source
Armoire
Not only is it great (hidden) storage, but it looks great, too!
A mirrored one is perfect for last-minute primping.
Source
Recycle That Pallet
Yet another pallet creation, and it's fantastic!
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In My Home
My basement cafe has no foyer to speak of.
Here's how I used the wall behind the door
so guests can park their purses or primp.
I hope that this encourages those of you who have lost hope of having a foyer!
Try creating one; you will feel proud to enter and to invite others into your home!
Have a beautiful, blessed day making your home!



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