Your home makes its first impression at the entry so it’s important to fashion an introductory space with an inviting atmosphere, and makes visitors feel welcome and at ease. Not all homes have a generous amount of space to liberally add elements that creates a vignette. The smaller the space, the more creativity is required.

1. Interior Design Trends: FOYERS – The First Impression
by Robin Lechner Designs
www.robinlechnerdesigns.com
Your home makes its first impression at the
entry so it’s important to fashion an
introductory
space
with
an
inviting
atmosphere, and makes visitors feel welcome
and at ease.
Not all homes have a generous amount of space
to liberally add elements that creates a
vignette. The smaller the space, the more
creativity is required.
My favorite treatment is wallpaper, but a safer approach is to
paint the walls and ceiling a dark color with a glossy or metallic
finish. It can be any color as long as it coordinates with the
colors of the living room. This tiny entry was painted a dark
gray/brown with a pearlescent wash. To unify the space and give
it a larger appearance, the closet and entry doors were painted
the same color. I continued the color on a small angled wall that
led from the entry to the living room.
Usually, I recommend a mirror for a
foyer to make the space seem larger,
and give guests the opportunity for a
last minute check, but in this situation,
the mirror would only reflect the
opposite wall making the objective
worthless. Instead, I defined the space
with a painting (by Romero Britto). I
placed a mirror on the angled wall
mentioned above, and placed a small
sculpture in front to create a vignette
and enhance the foyer’s importance.
If you have sufficient ceiling height, add a dramatic lighting fixture,
making certain it clears closet and entry door swings. For low ceilings,
there are some wonderful flush mount ceiling fixtures that can create
the same dramatic effect as a chandelier. High hats, spots, and other
innovative lighting solutions can enhance the smallest space, fitting
neatly between seams in sheet rock and illuminating an entire room.
Another elegant option is to add a pair of wall sconces that flank a
mirror or work of art.

2. An area rug is a wonderful way to
define an area. However, take
care that the pile is low enough to
avoid tripping. For wood and stone
floors, I often use set-in designs
using patterns in different colors
of the same material.
A foyer can always use a console table to temporarily set
down packages, and for visitors to place handbags. I
generally recommend one with at least one drawer for
homeowners to place keys and mail. Another option is a
bench often preferable for homes in northern climes for
sitting to put on and remove boots or rain-soaked shoes
and offer storage solutions.
I was able to tuck all my favorite entry elements under
the stairs in this tight foyer – console, mirror, and sconces.
I was able to add a garden stool to balance the scale of all
the pieces.
Umbrella stands, screens, chairs, small tables, plants, sculptures
are all expressive elements that can be arranged creatively to
reflect your personality and create a dramatic entry and welcome
you and your visitors home.
My pet peeves are coat stands, racks, and wall hooks. It’s impossible
to keep them looking tidy.
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