Stepping into your home should be an elevating and relaxing experience. After a long day of work or school, a dingy foyer just doesn't do the trick. By sprucing up your foyer, you will love coming home even more and even wow your guests upon entering. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can do just that. Here are a few ideas to get your beautiful foyer started.
1. Replace Your Front Door
What's the first thing you notice each time you come home? More than likely, you've got your eyes set on the front door. That's why we recommend replacing your exterior doors. So, once you arrive home, you'll love what you see. A new front door would be the ideal way to start sprucing up the foyer. When you replace it, consider what kind of style you're trying to emulate. Then, find something that matches your ideals. Always compare a couple of different options while you're at it. That way, you won't just pick the first thing you come across. Since you'll be looking at it so often, you've got to pick something great. You should also keep in mind what matches well with different seasons and occasions to come if you plan on adding seasonal decor. Whatever the case, choose something that best suits your style that is high-quality and functional.
2. Add a Shoe Rack
What have you been doing with your shoes after getting home? Don't just leave them in an unorganized pile. Instead, get yourself a cute shoe rack. They will offer somewhere to organize your shoes. Decluttering the foyer wouldn't be so hard without shoes all over the place. In addition, you can find plenty of shoe racks with storage features and impressive designs. Getting one that looks great would be a functional improvement. You would have less to clean up, and it can definitely add some style to the room. Whenever you're shopping, think about how many shoes you've got. Make sure you get something large enough to store them all.
3. Consider a Coat Hanger
Another way you can add style and function to your foyer would be to add a coat rack. These offer somewhere to hang up your coats without tossing them on the ground. Plus, you won't lose them anymore, either. Each time you leave home, you'll know exactly where to find your coats. They'll be right where they should be, next to the front door. Remember to find one that matches your new shoe rack, too. That's a great way to start crafting your own style. A matching shoe and coat rack might be even better as it can kill two birds with one stone. We recommend keeping this to a minimum and only hanging your most used items to prevent unnecessary clutter.
4. Throw Down an Area Rug
Have you ever seen an elegant runner? These rugs are longer than they are wide. Most of the time, the foyer is the only place you could place them. Other areas of the home just don't have the right dimensions for them. However, adding a runner could transform the foyer. Some of them are even meant to keep your shoes clean. So, you won't track as much dirt into your home. Large foyers might need more than one of them. Add as many as you need to cover the foyer floor. These runners are also a great way to help guest navigate their way into your home. This provides both a stylish and functional design.
5. Think About Adding Some Art
Do you have any artwork near the front door? Nothing makes your home look nicer than a creative piece. By placing them near the foyer, you'll notice them immediately. Each time you come through the door, it'll be right in front of you. Try coordinating your artwork with the rugs. They'll work together to cultivate an elegant ambiance. You can also add more than one piece to the foyer. Sometimes, putting several pieces in there looks even better. Don't overdo it, though. You wouldn't want to make the foyer too busy-looking.
6. Offer a Place to Sit
Finally, get yourself somewhere nice to sit. That could be a bench, or it could be a comfy chair. Either way, this item should serve two purposes. First, it'll give you a place to sit while putting on your shoes. Second, it'll add a bit of character to the room as well. Nothing looks better than a well-organized foyer.
Designing the Ideal Foyer
Your foyer is the entrance to your home. By decorating it, you'll create an amazing entryway. Sprucing it up isn't too hard when you've got a little creativity. Use our guide to figure out where to begin. But, don't limit yourself to just our ideas. Add a few of your own, too.
