Here is the foyer before:
7.01.2009
Fantastic Foyer
I have always loved this foyer re-do from Cottage Living (still harbor resentment that it is no longer). I think it's an accessible, easy to understand re-do that came out a fabulous mix of unexpected and traditional. Let's break it down...
Here is the foyer before:
Here it is after!
The trim, woodwork and door were all painted a glossy rich grey, which is totally surprising and makes quite the impact! Since this is a long, high ceiling entryway the wallpaper chosen is the perfect compliment- large scale brick pattern with a hint of metallic silver. I love it (and the zebra pillows- of course)
The sofa was re-upholstered in faux cream ostrich- kid friendly and not something that will get ruined when you throw a wet umbrella on it upon entering! Faux leathers have come a LONG way and I bet you'de never be able to tell the difference visually. And nailheads make everything better. It's a fact.
Chrome hooks with name tags add spunk and storage.
Classic smoke bell lanterns, a silver mirror, ceramic gourd lamp and sisal runner complete the look.
No matter what the size of your entryway, consider it's impact on visitors when entering your home- it intriduces people to your style and should be a space for you to have a little fun!
Here is the foyer before:
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16 comments:
i absolutely love everything about this....can i view a home tour too!!
Nice makeover. They added a lot of depth, dimension, and interest to the space. Great find.
Love the animal print pillow on the white sofa...definitely makes it pop. Gorgeous foyer.
beautiful touches!
LOVE the front door and the use of dark trim paint. A white couch in the entry with kids? That made me laugh. Very pretty though. xoxo
a-ma-zing.. what a great transformation!
Love this...I wish I had this much space. You're right about considering the impact visitors will have when entering your home. My foyer is teeny tiny so I can't add furniture, but I added a really cool wall covering instead. Just posted the final results today! So excited..
Hope you can take a moment to check it out!
I am loving the faux brick and the black trim- I would love to do something like that in my foyer...if only I was the owner
oh it's beautiful - got me thinking about my tiny entryway - its needs a face lift!!
Thanks Erin
Vitania
I really love it when a house has a wall in the front hall - it makes for so many wonderful welcoming decor possibilities!
Love, love, love this entry space! The front door is to die for! If only I had a foyer that big.....
This is so great! The wallpaper really adds a lot of personality to the room and the nail headed couch is spectacular! Your right, nail heads really do make everything better! Thanks for the pics of the transformation.
Amazing foyer :) I just love the wallpaper & grey paint.
This foyer is absolutely stunning.
Love this! I think the grey trim that matches the front door is genius. And that they used it on the columns too keeps them from being too "stately" in an otherwise fun, cool space.
And... so glad I kept all my Cottage Livings. Like I had a choice... I was fairly ocd about it I loved that magazine so much!
Oh man, I still have this issue. And LOVE the foyer. LOVE!!! It's a joy to look at it again. Great reminder for creating a lovely entryway in any home.
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