Entryway/Foyer of My Home

A home that has a foyer or an entryway, there is something special about it. I am lucky that my home have small entryway. But I am so sorry, almost before a year I have made a post on entrance of my home and it took me so long to travel the distance from entrance to entryway. All entryways says "Welcome...come on in" and to me it is equally a special space like other rooms/spaces of home. 

While decorating the foyer of my home few things that I considered are:

First Lighting: Foyer of my home doesn't have access to direct sunlight. So lighting was the most important element. This requirement was fulfilled by few ceiling lights and a mosaic lamp. You can use hanging lamps, floor lamps, table lamp/side table lamp according to your need and convenience. 

Second Storage: To me in apartment style home all spaces should be utilized functionally. This objective can be fulfilled by console tables with drawers or a dresser or umbrella stand or coat stands or large baskets. This is also according to your need and demand of the space. I personally don't like, but I have a shoe rack at my foyer. As there was no other better place where it can be kept.

Third Rug: Rugs or rug runners are must at entryway to keep your living room clean. It also enhances the look of the floor.

Fourth decorating the wall: Though I have not added a mirror at my foyer, but it was first on the list. I was thinking of adding a huge size mirror, as reflection of the space makes it look double of the original size. Wall can be decorated by using wall papers or having a family photo collage or wall decals or some painting. I have few tribal paintings from Odisha at the entryway.

Fifth some personal touch: If you want to make a space lively personal touch is must. Family photos, travel souvenirs, handicrafts and of course some handmade items can bring in the magic. My hand painted bottles are the center of attraction here.

Sixth few plants: If you are a plant lover, obviously you will love to have some greens here.

The most important thing is whatever you have at your foyer it should be well organised and clutter free. This is usually a small space so it shouldn't be over crowded. I don't have any key stand at this place, so sometimes a small ceramic spice drawer holds keys. Sometimes I use few golden grass baskets to hold keys. 

Few more items, an antique look bell and two hanging tea light holders at entryway. 

So how does your entryway or foyer look like...
I hope the tips I have shared will help you to beautify your foyer.