The First Impression

We all know that making a good first impression when meeting someone is key to a good relationship, or getting a job etc. I believe first impressions are also very important when decorating a house, and first impressions of your decorating style is at the front door; your foyer. 

I believe the foyer is a key spot for design, everyone will see this part of your home and besides family and friends, other people will see not much more. Thus I believe it is a good space to spent time on, those who will not see the rest of your home will form an impression of your entire home based on just this room, and therefore making sure it leaves the impression you would like your visitors to have is important! The foyer is actually one of the rooms I am most excited to decorate! 

I believe foyers can say a lot about the house and lifestyle of the homeowners, if the foyer is messy and overrun by clutter, coats, shoes etc. than that could promote your home as unorganized, lack of storage space or cluttered. Rather if it is organized, pleasantly decorated your home would look organized, and feel welcoming. 

To get your creativity going or to inspire you for your own entry way I added some pictures along with my thoughts about each:

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#1: This foyer belongs to Yvonne from StoneGable blog, I am absolutely in love with her foyer and had to share. I love the colour green and plants so this foyer was a big hit with me. I think the wreath in front of the mirror is a great idea. If I had this foyer I would change the wreath with the seasons.     

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#2: The next foyer belongs to Erin from the HouseOfTurquoise blog, and again I am in love with the colours. My favourite colours are green and blue, and everything about this entry way promotes welcoming to me. It only has a few pieces and is kept very simple. I love the accent colour on the door also, its an effective way of tying in the exterior with the interior of a home, and let's not forget that ceiling... it completes the whole look!

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#3 Lastly is a more contemporary/ modern approach that is also very simple. I like the neutral tones used. This foyer uses a lot of shapes like on the floor tile, with the stool bases and the mirror which I think is very unique. It isn't my personal style but I still wanted to share as it may be some of yours!

What I would suggest including in your foyer is a spot to sit down to take shoes or boots off. A bench, a chair, stool or ottoman work great for this. If you do have a mudroom area in the home you will a lot more freedom with decorating in the foyer as you won't necessarily need coat hooks, shoe storage etc.

Let me know which foyer out of the three you liked best. Till next time!

-Ilana