Tips to give your foyer a makeover

Merino Laminates, November 26, 2024

As they say, “the first impression is the best impression” and your foyer is creating the first impression in the mind of your guests. Thus, it becomes extremely crucial to ensure that your foyer is not only functional, but also a treat to look at. Be it a large, grandiose entryway, or a small part of your living room that you have dedicated to create a foyer- it must reflect your personal style and make one feel welcome. Here are some simply design guidelines to create the perfect foyer in your house:

1. Allocate ample space

A foyer is essentially a transitory space and in some instances, it may be the space you’d use to entertain someone who is visiting you for a very short period of time. It is also the space that is visible to any strangers who may be visiting you for a momentary period of time, like a delivery professional, mailman etc. Thus, one must bear all these functions while designing their foyer. If you are someone who prefers to completely segregate public and private parts of your home, you can have a larger foyer that is separated from your private living spaces and the same can double up as a formal sitting area in your house. You can add ample seating, coffee table, storage etc., to make it a formal seating area by itself.

If you have a smaller space and if you would like to dedicate a larger chunk of your space to an open living room then you can create a more compact foyer space that houses a simple seating space and basic storage.

2. Add comfortable seating

Be it a large formal sitting area or a cosy foyer- comfortable seating is mandatory irrespective of the size of the space. You can add a small settee with storage underneath if you have a space constraint or you can add a signature plush piece to welcome your guests in a large, elegant space. If you happen to have a large window, you can also create a bay window seating to offer a pleasant and unique experience to your visitors. Apart from this, you can also opt for standalone chairs if you want to create a more formal seating.

3. Integrate storage in the space

A home can never have enough storage and creating storage in your foyer can help you tackle any storage issues that you may have. From sleek storage for hanging everyday essentials like umbrellas or coats to a mandatory shoe storage unit- you can fit in as much storage as you can, without compromising the aesthetics of the space. You can also have a sleek closet to hide away your cleaning essentials like dust catchers, mops, brooms etc as those are some items that never seem to find a suitable spot, especially in smaller homes.

4. Create interesting wall design

As mentioned earlier, your foyer creates the first impression in the mind of your visitor which makes it very crucial to design it in the right way. The colours, designs and decor elements that you use in your foyer give your visitors a glimpse of what they can expect in the rest of the space. As it is a relatively small space, you may not have a lot of room to experiment with, hence, a great way to give your foyer a designer touch is by adding accent walls, or interesting wall designs. Merino Laminates offers an exciting range of laminates in matte, glossy, fluted and textured styles that you can use to adorn your foyer. Sampada Sampada – Merino Laminates, the latest offering by the brand has some stunning patterns inspired by the rich Indian heritage and make for the perfect finish for accent walls.

5. Accessorise wisely

Another great way to enhance the look of your foyer is by adding unique and one of its kind accessories to the space. From unique lighting fixtures to door handles or knobs for storage, there is a lot you can experiment with. Make sure to add ample lights, especially if your space does not have any windows, and also ensure to add any room fresheners or candles, as a closed space can often smell musty.

If you have a small space and would like to create an illusion of space, you can add full length mirrors that also serve the purpose of giving yourself the once over before stepping out. Apart from this, you can also add painting, sculptures or any other form of art to add your personal touch to the space.

It is quite an exciting activity to design your foyer, especially because it is a small space and yet it has a great impact on your visitors. It can also be used by inhabitants to relax or unwind, thus demanding a balanced mix of formal and informal design elements. Apart from the aforementioned tips, you can add collapsible stools or chairs that can increase the capacity of the space or they can be easily used to sit down and wear one’s shoes as we have the culture of removing shoes inside most Indian homes.

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