Two Story Foyer Decorating Dilemma!
Hello! Just moved into a new town house and I need some advice on a few things. 1. When you first come through the front door I feel as if the area rug is placed incorrectly or it may be too small. It also feels very empty when you first walk in and there’s only tile. I could put a small mat but then I feel as if it’s be “tacky” with the area rug. Any suggestions?
- When you go up the stairs to the second level there is a ton of space. I was thinking maybe a bench and a large photo above it?
Any suggestions are welcome to help the space come together! Thanks!
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- 6 years ago
I actually bought the area rug in a runner too I just thought it wasn’t wide enough! @housegal200 I was thinking maybe if I had a wider entryway table or like a sideboard it would be more proportional.
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6 years agoActually, I was thinking a runner going the other way, so people entering step right on to it. So two options: leave this one as is. Or have a carpet store cut and bind it into a shorter runner then use your other piece for the middle of the entryway. (A round complementary rug would also look nice in the space.)
As for your console, center it on that wall, and get a lovely (vintage?) chair to put on one side of it. Put a tall lamp on the console and maybe a large art work or mirror above. This idea though, of course, your orientation is the other direction.
PRO6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoIMO a long runner makes more sense or two rugs with the same pattern but different sizes. The color you have selected is all wrong for the foyer IMO. You could use more contrast and a larger bolder pattern for the floor with some dark tones in it.
Also, you have a LOT of beadboard on top of beadboard. You might want to consider changing some of that. I think the area is better suited to a board and batten wall detail.
How far does the tile extend? I would cover that with LVT in a wood grain.
This is board and batten. Having your beadboard extend up so very far makes your skinny foyer look even skinnier.
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI think your entrance could become much more welcoming, so before buying a rug, maybe look at inspiration pictures to select the right style vs just the right size. Based on the walls and the black chandelier, modern farmhouse could be a great look. Don’t have to do everything at once, but if you have a plan, it will be coordinated as you make updates.
Would place a very large rectangle rug, placed after the staircase, so it makes that wider area more prominent and highlighted by the decor
Suggest moving your table and art to the upstairs landing and now you can coordinate the whole space using a longer console with art or mirror on the long wall. If you add baskets on floor it will help hide the heating element. Where your previous table was, add a bench and hooks, both being really handy
You could paint the interior door black if owner allows
On upper wall of staircase a set of large family prints would be very nice
- 6 years ago
6 years agoGabriella - I would get a runner to go down the hall and another rug for the larger area. I think these would be fun for your entry.
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Rust Red 2' 7 x 10' Kashkuli Gabbeh Runner Rug | Rugs.com · More InfoI would also do a large scale gallery arrangement on the long wall next to the door.
- 6 years ago
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