Stunning Entry Foyers
The entryway, also called the foyer, is one of the hardest-working spaces in your home, especially during the holiday season. Here are some inspirational ideas from around the web and my top tips for your consideration.
![Looking into a classic entryway surrounded by blue paint on the doorframe and walls. Inside the space, black and white checkered flooring stretches to the other room. A black staircase with white balustrades extends upwards to the left. In the center is a cherry wood table supporting multiple white vases of white flowers. Just beyond that is a wide wall opening with a column-type pitched top above the doorway in white to match the walls. A chair, lamp, and desk are visible beyond, with creamy curtains and dark window frames.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Blog-Entries_Georgian-Black-White-Flooring-580x870.jpg)
Black and white flooring never goes out of style. This floor shows off the length of the room. Love it!
![Turquoise paint on the walls and trim envelop you in this entry. A geometric frame shaped mirror is hung above a console table dressed with flowers and books, and two stools for putting shoes off and on are finished in a silver sparkly material. Four colorful artworks of The Beatles take up the entire right entry wall. You can see a dining table and chairs just beyond, through the hallway opening.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Blog-Entries_Color-580x435.jpg)
Don’t be afraid to go bold with color! Make a statement and envelop your visitor with rich tones. Consider painting the walls, ceiling, and trim in the same vibrant hue.
![A light-colored entry with a round blond wood mirror reflecting 4 woven storage boxes up on the shelf, and a pair of exposed lightbulbs hanging down, behind the viewer. A peach-colored shelf with 7 silver pegs bearing a pair of straw hats, a net bag in pink, and a sign reading "You Are Magic" hanging from a hook, while several small plants dress the shelf, and a hanging plant's green vines extend down on the right. The flooring is basic grey concrete with a pink and white rug, and a woven basket with a pink umbrella inside awaits a rainy day.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Blog-Entries_Storage-foyer-580x870.jpg)
In a small area, use as little décor as possible and make it useful storage.
![A high-ceilinged entryway with lots of windows wrapping around and going up the stairs to the right in classic white with as dark wood bannister and matching steps. The walls are painted a light seafoam color, and the door is a dark turquoise hue. A round pedestal table in cherry wood holds a plant and books next to a cherry wood chair with sky-blue upholstery.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Blog-Entries_Coastal-Theme-580x680.jpg)
Communicate your theme. This coastal-feeling entry makes a subtle splash with water-inspired colors like seafoam, plenty of windows, and a high ceiling to accommodate the stairs, a classic architectural feature. What a great way to welcome people into your home.
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