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With the holidays a few days away, we usually find ourselves entertaining and scrambling to make our homes look pretty. The foyer is the first room that your guests will see when they enter your home, yet sometimes it’s the most overlooked space to design. Have no fear, C2D is here!!! We have gathered 10 of our favorite foyers and are providing you with some pointers on how to make this an inviting place that will set the tone for what’s in store in the rest of your home.
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If you have a limited foyer space, this is a great solution.

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A wall mounted shelf, such as this salvaged wood shelf from West Elm
serves the purpose of holding your keys, a pretty vase with fresh flowers, and a nice print.
Definitely a nice welcome on a budget!
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This foyer also shows us how we can use a limited space and turn it into a multipurpose area.

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Hang your scarves, hats, handbags, etc on some hooks like these from Pottery Barn:

Or if you really wanna step it up and take a more unique route, try these hand hooks:

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Take a step up from the wall of hooks… If you have the space for it, why not turn your foyer into a “mudroom” type of entrance complete with a bench like this inspiration image from creamylife.com.

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For your version of this, a storage collection such as the Samantha from Pottery Barn will do the trick:

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A foyer is also a great place to feature various artwork, such as how one of our favorite bloggers, Lauren Liess did in her own home.

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Keep it cohesive by using the same frame in different sizes like these Ribba Frames from Ikea:

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We love using consoles in foyers. Pair a fabulous accent table with unique pieces to showcase on it.

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A few fabulous items to display on your consoles:

- Glass Bell Jars from Z Gallerie

- Glass Peacock Bowl from Shop Ten 25

- Mercurial Skulls from Plantation Design
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A mirror in a foyer? Yes, please! They not only add depth to a room, but don’t you want to be able to take one last look before heading out the door? This large floor to almost ceiling mirror adds drama to the space as it’s positioned behind the console table. Don’t you just love the glamour it evokes?

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The Omni Leaner Mirror from Zgallerie, will help bring this style into your home:

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Foyers are small spaces that we enjoy going a little crazy with. It’s no secret we love wallpaper, and foyers are always the best space to feature a cool pattern and give your home an unexpected element.

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A cool metallic wallpaper like this one from Design Public will have your guest’s admiring your foyer:

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If you can’t afford to splurge on wallpaper, paint is another sure-fire way to give your foyer a wow factor.

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These stripes can easily be painted on, as we did here . And what a bonus to be able to have a bench upholstered in the same fabric color and style as the walls???
To get this look, we suggest you start backwards. Select a settee with a pattern that you like, such as this one from Ballard Designs:

And then just color match the paint at your local paint store and repeat the pattern on your walls. If you already have a piece of furniture at home that you would like to use, you can get it reupholstered in a fabric of your choice. We like this Tansy Persimon pattern, which retails for $19/ yd! Easy and affordable transformation!
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If you are looking for something completely different and over the top for your foyer, and have the space, this glamorous design just might suit you.

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Isnt this space breathtaking? The chandelier, the circular bench? That amazeballs wallpaper?!?! We found a similar bench at 1stdibs.com:

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And we round-up our top ten with this bright and spectacular foyer designed by Diamond Baratta. If you want to take paint to a higher level, adding a mural in a bold color to your walls as was done in this space makes a HUGE statement.

image via House of Turquoise
Large scale artwork, and a stunning bright chandelier such as this Murano Glass Chandelier will complete the look:

Alright folks, so is YOUR home ready to welcome guests this Holiday Season?