A foyer decorated without thought or care can look lifeless and lackluster. Make yours both useful and attractive with carefully selected furniture that look exquisite in your foyer space and that serves a purpose. Accent your space with complementary accessories that make your entryway warm and reflective of the style in the rest of your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Bench
Place a bench against a main wall in your entryway. If your style is vintage or shabby chic, consider a rustic-looking one made out of repurposed items. If you have a more modern, clean look in your home, opt for a streamlined-looking bench. For a small foyer, a bench with built-in storage in the base may work well for storing shoes, boots or rainy-day weather items.
Coat Rack
One of the first things many people do when they enter a home is to remove their coat. Have a coat rack ready and available for both your family and your guest to keep everything neat and organized. If you have weatherproof-tile in your foyer, a coat rack is an optimal place to hang wet coats; if you have a large amount of wall space, consider a coat rack you can mount on the wall. Alternatively, consider a standing coat rack that has many hooks for several coats on one pole.
Table
A table in your entryway is an advantageous place for trays to place mail, keys, your purse and other items you normally set down as soon as you walk in the door. Having a table allows you to keep these items organized and in a safe place so you always know where they are. Select one that is reflective of the style of the rest of your foyer, and keep the scale of your table in proportion with the scale of your entryway.
Lighting
Welcome your guests with warm, bright lighting. Wall sconces bath a room in soft, diffused light, while a chandelier gives a foyer a feeling of elegance. If you have a table in your entryway, consider tabletop lamps that can be switched on as needed on dark days or at night.
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