Foyer décor Tips: How to make the most of your foyer

Foyer furniture in a home often provides the key to whether or not the tone of

the home has the right feel, so it?s important to make sure your foyer décor is experienced in the

best light by making this area feel warm and inviting. The foyer décor is the introduction of what is yet to

come and to be experienced. So make this first impression count

Foyer Furniture

Foyer furniture placement is a critical aspect of foyer décor development. It?s great to walk in and putyour purse or bag down, or to even put your keys onto acredenza or sideboard. But, consider something that doesn?t take away from your primary entrance. Select foyer furniture that fits the scale of the entranceway and, most importantly, doesn?t seem confining or blocks the flow of traffic. Be sure also that your foyer furniture selection works well with your overall foyer décor.

?Remember, when you walk-in, you want the focal point to be ahead of you so that you?re drawn into the space. You don?t want to create an entranceway where you feel that you have to be contained to that area, like you?re boxed in,? Khachi says. ?You want to be pulled into the next room. This can be done by creating an interesting focal point which catches your eye ? like a piece of artwork or furniture 10 to 15 feet ahead of them.? After all, you don?t want them to linger in the foyer. You want them to experience the house.

Foyer Lighting

Foyer Lighting is also very important, but since every entranceway or foyer is different ? from cathedralceiling to a low ceiling ? Khachi recommends keeping in mind that the appropriate foyer lighting is a simple way to create a comfortable atmosphere. Also do not hesitate to search for our articles providing general information on foyer lighting.

?You want good foyer lighting around you and especially ahead of you, so you?re drawn into the space. Look at creating different moods and effects by washing a wall with a pot light, using table lamps in a room, wall sconces and even a chandelier. And don?t forget to install dimmer switches. This

gives you the option of changing the overall lighting intensity and mood as needed.?

General Foyer Décor

Another thing not to overlook is to include the entranceway in your overallpaint plan. Khachi suggests using transitional colours in the foyer, and the mainhallways. The entranceway

may be a shade darker or lighter than the opposing hall ? but when in doubt, tone-on-tone is always a safe bet. It is also important not to neglect important finishing touches which may provide significant improvements.

?These are the elements which will make any entranceway feel complete,? reminds Khachi. ?People often struggle with the idea that their home doesn?t look finished. Well, it?s not finished because people have a really hard time accessorizing. Khachi suggests choosing one of the following small additions to apply the finishing touch to any foyer décor project:

• a small rug
• a vase of freshly cut flowers
• a set of family pictures

He finally reminds us that the selection of Foyer furniture , Foyer décor and Foyer lighting should be based on balance, texture and about creating a warm, inviting feeling.

For more information on foyers you may want to consult a foyer and home décor directory.