So far I think we’re off to a great start! I was so thrilled with how many of you undertook January’s clutter challenge! How did you do? If you’re just joining us, catch up here.
Kathryn Robyn and Dawn Ritchie, authors of the book The Emotional House: How Redesigning Your Home Can Change Your Life
This month we are going to address that area we find just as we enter our homes. (I’m referring to the place where you would greet guests or answer the doorbell.) The entryway/foyer is meant to create a welcoming feeling, helping us and our guests to feel comfortable, to relax and to be themselves. Your entrance is the first sight that visitors have of the personality of your home, so incorporate some mementos or objects that reflect who you are. Warm colors in your decor and accessories give instant coziness.
An entryway should obviously invite entry. That means an obstacle-free path from the door with enough room for people to remove their coats and purses and hang them up. And it’s a transitional space, something for people to move through as they come further into your space. So as you make changes, think how you’d like your guests to feel when they enter your home.
Here are a few articles to help inspire you:
- Foyer decorating ideas on BHG.com
- How to create a warm, welcoming home on SFGate.com
- Maintain an efficient, orderly entryway on BHG.com
- Designing a welcoming home on Deseret News
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Here’s a “before” and “after” view of our entryway:
I decided to add a rug to define the space, incorporating the colors in our living room and that I’ve been drawn to lately. I added the picture frames to the wall (on sale at Aaron Brothers last month) and painted red the ones that were white. I bought and painted the bird coat rack, and also painted a grey paper lamp cover that I really didn’t like since it was dull.
I’m pleased with the outcome. It’s a lot more inviting now. I would still like to add a little chair, perhaps something like this one I saw in a magazine.
Just like last month, please let us all know in the comments what you’re up to this month! As you can see from my redo, it doesn’t have to be anything major. Have fun with it. 🙂
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