Monday, April 29, 2013

Welcoming Entryways

A pink front door opening into a foyer with a hide rug and an octagonal table
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I think everyone would agree with me when I make the statement that a home's entryway is the most important place in the house in terms of first impressions.  It should be welcoming and give some sort of style statement about your house and family.  It can be casual or formal, but first impressions are lasting.  Even if you have a very small entry (as I do) you can make it work if you use your imagination.  Even just a mirror and small table with a bowl of flowers and lovely light fixture will do the trick.  Here are a few pretty examples of large and small entry ways done in a variety of styles.  
The juxtaposition of an oversize antique table and pale walls against dark bluestone floors has a quiet power. Design: Kay Douglass
small entryway, tons of function & style
Center table with chandelier
Perfect for my small foyer.
black + white entry
Skirted Table - Palmer Weiss
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groin ceiling / Steven Gambrel " A Tudor Reborn"
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lovely
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Here are a few pictures of my humble little entryway:

See, I told you, not much of an entryway.  Room enough for a shelf/demi-loon table and a mirror.  That's about it.  Still, I hope it is pretty and welcoming to my family and guests.

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4 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    So pretty! And such great inspiration!

    www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
    www.daisyraeboutique.com

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  2. ImogenApril 30, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Gorgeous and classy. My favourite is the first one

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  3. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    This is just the post I need for some encouragement. My entryway is hideous. I'm thinking, because the space is so small, a perpendicular line of brightly colored photos or artwork? And a rug?

    Lesley

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    1. Rebecca and LoriApril 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

      Hi Lesely,
      Sounds like you have a great plan! I will see what I can do to help in any way I can:)

      Rebecca

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