| Most visitors and guests who come to your home will | | | | small table with drawers is a pleasant touch. This will |
| enter through your main door foyer, so it's fundamental | | | | give you a spot to drop keys, cell phones and other |
| that this space is trendy and hospitable. The entrance | | | | smaller items that can clutter up an entrance. Modern |
| hall or entryway can also be a practical and useful | | | | details like an umbrella stand or small stool can render |
| place. Keeping this space attractive and well arranged | | | | the entry a little more serviceability. |
| is viable with fashionable, functional storage. | | | | Lending Style to the Foyer |
| Practical Entryway Decor | | | | Accentuate Space with Mirrors. A smaller entry table |
| With family members continually coming and going, a | | | | is the ideal companion for a framed wall mirror. Display |
| foyer can quickly grow into a dumping spot for hats, | | | | the mirror above the table and let it reflect light from a |
| coats, books and other personal items. If your foyer | | | | window to make a smaller foyer seem larger. The |
| has a closet, reorganize by adding shelves in addition | | | | mirror will also reverberate light from a modern lamp |
| to hanging space. Items that are loose, like scarves, | | | | set upon the table, a wall sconce candle holder or |
| hats, and gloves, can be stored away in baskets that | | | | fragrant candles set in splendid candle holders atop the |
| rest on the shelves. | | | | table. A wall mirror is an asset in any foyer, large or |
| You might also look at adding an ottoman or bench | | | | small, contributing natural light, reflecting artificial or |
| with storage below to add even greater expressive | | | | candlelight, and offering a handy spot to check your |
| style and serviceability. This will furnish handy spots to | | | | appearance. |
| rest when taking off shoes or setting down a | | | | Let the foyer hint at your stylistic preferences through |
| briefcase or bag. For those who relish in vintage style, | | | | your selection of wall decor and accessories. |
| antique stores and flea markets are a fresh source | | | | Photographs, figurines, sculptures, and lamps are all |
| for finding another great accessory - a classic hall tree. | | | | great accents for the foyer. For instance, tropical wall |
| Or transform two or three vintage dining chairs into a | | | | art is terrific for the house that is decorated out like a |
| bench by taking out the seats and uniting the chairs | | | | beach cottage. |
| with a long piece of finished wood. Paint the chairs and | | | | Beautiful pedestal displays. You can set items like |
| bench seat as desired and add a long upholstered | | | | topiaries or floral baskets atop the pedestal for a |
| cushion for comfort. Place a long mirror over top for a | | | | unique display. From marble and granite to soft metal |
| simple yet attention-getting grouping. If wall space | | | | or painted resin, pedestals can be found in every cost |
| allows, wall sconces can be added to one or both | | | | range and style, making them an easy-to-use |
| sides of the mirror. | | | | accessory in the entry. |
| For smaller entrance halls where space is a problem, a | | | | |