The foyer is the first impression of your home when someone walks in, so I thought it would be fun to give you 5 ideas to create an inviting one. After all, whether family or a visitor, you want your guests to feel welcome.
We recently began working on a new project and the entryway is one of the rooms that is part of the design. It is a beautiful home and we are also making sure this home has the one thing I mention here.
As I was assessing the best way to soften the entryway and make it look like the family has lived there for some time, here are some tips I incorporated.
5 tips to making a great first impression in your foyer:
1. Add some sort of seating to soften the space.
When there is room, I always try to add some sort of seating to a foyer. It is a great way to soften a space while allowing a place to put on your shoes as you walk out the door.
Foyer Ideas, Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
A gorgeous entryway by McAlpine Booth and Ferrier
2. Personalize the space
Add a favorite piece of artwork, a frame with a family photo- anything that makes the foyer special to you.
Artwork by my daughter (that I love) personalizes the entrance into my office, Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
Foyer decor personalizes the home, Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
3. Make the space functional
Make the space useful with hidden storage or a tray to catch your keys.
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
4. Include something green such as flowers or a plant.
5. Layer the space with accessories to create dimension and to make it look like it has been collected over time.
An inviting entrance sets the tone for your home, Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
So, what does your foyer say about your home? Does it set the tone and catch your eye, or is it a “catch-all” area you want to hurry your guests through? If we can help you create a home you love, email us HERE.
Have a great day, and cheers to your foyer making a great, first impression.
Dana
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Your home is one of the biggest investments you will make, and you want to make sure you are investing your time and money wisely.
Our goal for any project is to create a home that adds value to your life and will hopefully increase in investment if you ever decide to sell.
HERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO WISELY INVEST IN YOUR HOME:
1. Use classic materials in the shell of your home:
By sticking with classic materials such as natural stones and architectural elements that are in keeping with the type of home you have, you will create a home with a timeless feel that will support any style of furnishings you layer in.
Look at the gorgeous doors, and the dogs are pretty cute, too. Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
2. Be strategic with the types of fabrics you select:
Are you contemplating purchasing a new sofa or reupholstering one you already own? Opt for a higher quality fabric with a high double-rub count and have it professionally treated. Taking these factors into consideration will pay off down the road when your furniture still looks fresh.
The following pictures are projects of high-traffic spaces where we strategically selected fabrics based on how the room functions.
Recent installation of a client’s foyer. The loveseat and chair are ready for an active family. Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
3. Utilize every space in your home:
From large and spacious to small and quaint, maximizing your square footage is imperative.
As I wrote in a previous blog post here, we helped this large family transform their garage into a second family room to create some needed extra space.
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
4. Neat and tidy landscaping:
Your landscaping is the first impression people see as they approach your home. Allow the appearance of your home’s exterior to catch your guests at the door with a few simple and effective ways.
For example, keep your sidewalks and porches cleanly swept so leaves and cobwebs don’t accumulate.
I also like to have the mulch in our yard freshened up twice a year (in the fall and spring). You will be shocked with how this truly makes your shrubs and trees pop.
Lastly, keep the edging of your grass clean and crisp so its not encroaching in areas it shouldn’t.
Dolores Del Rio House, Arturo Jimenez Photography
5. Customize your kitchen and bathrooms:
Updating your kitchen or an out-dated bathroom are both places where you can add value to your home. Not only for re-sale purposes, but also in terms of function for you and your family.
We designed this client’s kitchen to suit their needs in a new build. As empty-nesters, they didn’t want a large breakfast room because they enjoy eating everyday meals around an island. With emphasis on the island design and function, we added counter stools and a table-like feel as a perfect solution for ‘island dining’.
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
Another great way to maximize space in a kitchen is to incorporate banquette-style seating with your breakfast room table.
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
I hope you find these five ways to invest in your home helpful and that they guide you to wisely invest in the space you call home. Let me know what you think.
Have a great day,
Dana
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