Expert advice to see to it your foyer makes a good first impression.
When it comes to hosting, the entryway is one of the most important rooms in the house.
Hereswhat to keep outof your foyer according to interior designers.
The designer chose all black frames to make the entryâs gallery wall feel cohesive.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Tocounteract clutter, incorporate storage opportunities into your entryway.
This allows the space to hold all of the things you need, just hidden away.
The foyer is often asmall space, so a hall tree can be overbearing.
Plus, having anything too large can simply become a part of the clutter that were trying to avoid.
We shy away from hall trees, McFadden says.
However, she warns to be mindful about what kind of art you choose.
Avoid word art," she says.
“I feel that dates your home.
Instead of an aging slogan, apainting or statement mirrorwill do the job and make a prime first impression.
The Wrong Lighting
Ushering guests into a dark home isn’t ideal.
Designers suggest a layered approach to lighting with multiple sources of ambient light.
Layered lighting is important to add depth to the space, adds Morse.
Entrywayscan have as much depth as the rest of your home.
