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Wikipedia describes the foyer as follows: A foyer in a house is usually a small entry area or room by the front door. Other public rooms such as the living room, dining room, and family room typically attach to it, along with any main stairway.
I generally refer to that particular space as the entry. It probably doesn’t matter but foyer sounds so much nicer, doesn’t it?

This is one side of our foyer (entry). The walls are Dunn & Edwards "Inside Passage" even though in this image the one wall looks lavender!
I’ve seen some beautiful, grand foyers via the blog sites I visit and I’ve also seen some amazing foyers in some of my friend’s homes. Bottom line, I really find this space to be an important first impression for me when entering a home. Granted, the exterior front entry and overall curb appeal counts, but once you’re inside the house, I look around and delight in a creative use of space for the foyer.
This is an all time favorite foyer by Carol Glasser, Houston
another favorite…via Cote de Texas. Don’t you love the fishing baskets and the antique piece on the left (not to mention the clock).
I don’t think you have to have a large space for the room to have the wow factor. In fact, some of the smallest entry settings are some of the most intriguing and inviting.
Some of the best foyer images I’ve seen have come from talented blogger’s own homes, or those that they’ve designed for…
for the love of a house (below)
the adventures of tartanscot (below)
This table and mirror was attractive to me, even if this is the wall of what may be a living room rather than a foyer. The table could certainly do double duty.
via Cath Muscat Interiors
unknown, but isn’t this a lovely vignette?
I sometimes wish I had a mudroom, I wouldn’t want the relentless rain that causes the mud, but a mud room entry would be nice.
and since I don’t have a mud room, I guess I’ll have to line my boots up like this homeowner…
sorry, unknown source…and this has been one of my favorite images for some time. {I think I must have been a skilled equestrian in another life}
I love the use of space in the image below. The little portrait painting and side table creates a welcoming vignette.
And for the streamlined, simple lines, uncluttered fan…
via Notebook Magazine
What do you like to see when you enter someone’s home? Do you utilize this space in a particular way? I’d love to hear from you! Happy November.
Linda Coble said:
Karen,
I’ve always thought the entryway was one of the most important rooms in a home and I’ve always tried to make mine welcoming. A nice piece of furniture (or two), nicely framed pictures and other well chosen decorative accessories are all things I like to see. Your photos express that nicely. Well done.
Karen said:
Hi Linda,
Thanks, your entry has always been a model of what I look for, especially since you have that piece of furniture that holds your seasonal decorations, welcoming guests into your home and the season.
Karen
Gretchen said:
Karen, seeing these pictures makes me wish I had more walls in my entry. I only have room for my halltree. My favorite photo is the one with the clock and the fishing baskets. I like everything about that space, the floors, the area rugs, the stairs even!
Karen said:
Hi Gretchen,
I love that picture too. I’ve always loved your hall tree. It would fun to have room for a clock and chair!
Karen
French Kissed said:
Lots of lovely foyers here…yours included and also your friend’s daughter’s. I posted a long comment on my blog re your Pinterest question. Hope you have a great week!
Jermaine
Karen said:
Hi Jermaine,
I read your reply, I’m so happy you don’t mind the occasional use of your amazing photography. I have been working on my use of “original content” on my site as I see the benefit to that.
xo,
Karen
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