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Make a Grand Entrance Turn an oft-forgotten space into a welcoming, luxurious introduction to your home.  A vibrant front door and bright illumination can create an impressive foyer that sets the tone for the rest of your home. Image courtesy Photo courtesy National Association of Homebuilders. The entryway is the first impression visitors receive as they enter your home. Most of us overlook the possibilities of this small yet important space. With attention to detail and a little creativity, your foyer can be a gracious introduction to the rest of your home. Getting Started Start by putting yourself in the shoes of the visitor – ring your doorbell and step over the threshold of your home. Is the doorbell easy to find? Does it make a pleasant sound, or does it grate on the nerves? Consider installing a new bell, if necessary. Once inside, give your home the “sniff test.” If you detect anything offensive such as pet smells or cooking odors, make a note to air out your home, have the carpets, bedding and drapes cleaned. Lighting Most front halls are poorly lit. If your hall feels gloomy, lighten it up by: • Cleaning the overhead fixture and putting in the highest wattage bulb(s) permitted. Replace the fixture if it is dated or tired-looking and invest in one with a higher wattage. Install a dimmer switch so you can control the mood and quantity of light in the space. • Adding an interesting antique or hand-painted mirror to reflect available light. • Replacing opaque or colored glass side panels with clear glass. Dry clean or replace door and side panel curtains with sheer fabric. • Painting the area (including the back of the front door) in white or a light color that matches or blends with the adjoining spaces. • Using a light-colored area rug, or replacing dark flooring with lighter-colored material. Create Space Unfortunately, many entryways are too narrow and barely can accommodate more than two people. Ensure that your hall has enough standing space for four people and leave open a clear pathway for traffic (Two people should be able to pass each other, shoulder to shoulder, without bumping into furniture or accumulated clutter.) If you don’t have enough standing space or a free traffic channel, don’t even think of putting any furniture in this area! To create the illusion of more space, don’t use an area rug. If your foyer is spacious enough to accommodate furniture, try using a piece that can double as a storage unit, such as an armoire, a tansu, a tall dresser, or a hutch. If you don’t need additional storage, place a sofa table with an antique chest, a bushy plant or a sculpture piece underneath it. Or, put an outdoor garden bench, a church pew or a shapely chair against the wall. If you use a dresser or table in your entry, don’t clutter it up with keys, purses and mail! Adorn it with a flower arrangement, a pair of candlesticks or a decorative bowl. Display Your Art If you have sufficient space, you can add a little flare: • Display your grandfather clock or an antique hall tree. • Install one or two narrow, wall-mounted shelves and rest framed art on the ledges. • Hang your collection of straw hats, beaded purses or masks on the wall. • Add texture by hanging a soft piece of art, such as a kimono on a bamboo rod, a tapestry or a rug. • In a corner, place an umbrella stand with your antique walking stick collection, a tall sculpture piece or a graceful plant.
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Kit Davey, an interior designer based in Redwood City, Calif., helps clients redecorate their homes through the creative use of their existing furnishings. E-mail Kit your questions: 
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