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to Own.ph: Entryways or foyers give your guests their first peek into your
home. Clean, minimalist, organized-cluttered or cozy - these entryways can be
designed to create an impact or be a functional space in your home.
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Define the space with a bold color like this red, which
exudes a warm welcome.
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A runner draws guests into your home. Keep it clear of the
furniture so the space has a feeling of openness. And don’t let it extend the
entire length of the hallway: You want to be sure that the front door can open
freely.
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Here’s a clever trick if you don’t want the hassle of
cleaning a runner: Paint one on the floor instead (a simple, creative way to
mask wear and tear, too).
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Engage visitors immediately by creating an eye-catching wall
display. Here, unused pieces of wallpaper are framed eclectically. (note: you
can use different shaped mirrors, photos, or even framed memorabilia for the
wall display.)
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Even a single piece of art can give a vestibule punch if it’s
the right one, like this hanging scroll with a large-scale floral print.
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Another
simple idea: Position a mirror to catch the light and bring the sun into a
darker hallway. Paint the mirror a clean, crisp white for added
brightness.
A mirror also works to create the illusion of extra space by
visually expanding a contained area. Just make sure that it is in proportion to
the dimensions of the foyer.
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Lining a staircase with family photos is a classic tactic,
but you can really give them impact by making a tight arrangement in frames of
the same style and color, in three or four sizes.
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Paint stair risers a deep, vibrant color to greet all who
enter. Bonus: A dark tone with a glossy finish will also camouflage scuff marks
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Give the chair a bit of pop by covering it with fabric in a
lively pattern. You could even recycle a length of tablecloth you no longer use.
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For overhead lighting, suspend a pendant or a chandelier so
that the bottom is six feet eight inches above the floor. If you hang it much
higher, you’ll lose its visual effect. And if you hang it much lower, you’ll
truncate the space.
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A table lamp casts an inviting glow, too. Keep the base slim
so the lamp doesn’t feel overwhelming, especially on a slender console table.
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Maintain order in your foyer in ways big and small. Here, a
rack originally made for line cooks keeps shopping lists, to-do notes, and
other see-it-before-you-leave papers under control.
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Say good-bye to muddy floors. Stow dirty or wet shoes and
boots on plastic trays, which will also prevent puddles from damaging hardwood
floors.
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Give kids a place to sit and take off their shoes instead of
kicking them off. A bench like this one has the built-in benefit of extra
storage space.
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