How to decorate the foyer?

The foyer also known as vestibule, entrance or "hall" is a part of the house located next to the entrance where we perform some important tasks before leaving the house or returning to it. For example: we collect the keys, bags, umbrellas and check in front of the mirror some details of our image before leaving and returning home.

In modern homes the hall usually does not have large dimensions, which does not mean that we should leave it in the background when decorating our home; on the contrary, we must put all our efforts to ensure that the first space we find when we arrive at our shelter, is beautiful, cozy and practical.

We must also consider the weight that usually has in our mind "the first impression"; therefore, when we decorate and keep organized the hall of our house, we contribute to the people who visit us have a favorable impression of our home, our family and our personality.

When decorating a foyer the first thing to consider are its dimensions, because depending on these we will determine the amount of furniture we will use, as well as its characteristics and its possible distribution in space, among other aspects.

Decorating spacious hallways

If we have a hall of considerable dimensions our priority will be to make it practical, beautiful and cozy; to achieve this we offer the following ideas:

• Select only the essential furniture in order not to clutter the space with furniture or other elements that limit the free movement of people. Always remember to leave at least 90 cm free to allow the passage in a comfortable way.

• Prioritize the furniture that helps to organize easily the elements when arriving and leaving home, for example: A console or small table on which a tray is placed where keys, documents, etc. are placed.

• The coat rack where we place coats, bags, etcetera. A cupboard for those elements that we cannot forget when leaving and arriving home, for example: a kit of disinfectant materials -disinfectant gel, masks, gloves, etc.-.

• A waste garbage can, bucket or basket to throw the garbage in.

• A shoe rack with a bench to change shoes when arriving and leaving home.

• Place a mirror, this besides being an outstanding decorative element in any space, provides light, amplitude and will allow you to check some details of your image before leaving and returning home.

• Introduce natural elements: ornamental plants, fresh flowers in a vase, baskets and straw hats. These resources impregnate the spaces with warmth and homey feelings.

• Enhance the light by painting large surfaces in light colors. Remember that the colors should be warm and should not contrast with those of adjoining rooms to produce a sense of spaciousness and continuity.

• You can place an attractive decorative lamp, glass and light decorate and bring well-being and joy to the spaces.

• You can also place a rug to add a much needed touch of warmth to accentuate the cozy atmosphere of the space.

• If you have a large wall you can place a large artistic painting, a photograph or a composition of several paintings.

Decorating small hallways

Even if your home is too small there will always be a small space that can be arranged to organize yourself before leaving or entering it; for example: keep the keys, leave the umbrella or shoes.

Here are some ideas that can help you decorate a useful and warm hallway even if you have very little space:

• If you have to turn a narrow hallway into a foyer, the best option is to use a multifunctional piece of furn