Foyers and Entryways

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The foyer or entryway is the first introduction a guest has to your home, and so it should be inviting as well as attractive. The space con be decked out in any number of styles, from contemporary to traditional, from Modern to Neoclassical. Just keep in mind that the entry sets the tone for the rest of your home, so while it deserves its own decoration, it should also blend nicely with the style you have chosen for your other rooms. For Your Home: Foyers and Entryways will inspire you to create a beautiful, functional entry space that welcomes guests into your home.
While good looks are important for your foyer, practical considerations play an important role too. This volume is filled with ideas for decorating your entryway in ways that are both lovely and lasting.
• Since the entry receives heavy foot traffic, choose a handsome and resilient flooring material such as stone, marble, or tile.
• Allow... Tovább

Fülszöveg

I'^i. I
I'lii'iii'j Mi-m
m
mim

T.t
For Vour Home
hmiie Einhohn
The foyer or entryway is the first introduction a guest has to your home, and so it should be inviting as well as attractive. The space con be decked out in any number of styles, from contemporary to traditional, from Modern to Neoclassical. Just keep in mind that the entry sets the tone for the rest of your home, so while it deserves its own decoration, it should also blend nicely with the style you have chosen for your other rooms. For Your Home: Foyers and Entryways will inspire you to create a beautiful, functional entry space that welcomes guests into your home.
While good looks are important for your foyer, practical considerations play an important role too. This volume is filled with ideas for decorating your entryway in ways that are both lovely and lasting.
• Since the entry receives heavy foot traffic, choose a handsome and resilient flooring material such as stone, marble, or tile.
• Allow the beauty of natural light to spill into the foyer through a transom or sidelight window, or use recessed lighting to create a soft, warm effect.
• Select a hand-painted console table to brighten the entry and provide a place to put keys, mail, and small parcels.
• Place a cozy chair or small sofa in the entry, to allow visitors to make themselves comfortable when arriving or preparing to depart.
Whether you are planning to remodel your entry, or !ust want to enliven it with a few new touches, the striking photographs and exciting ideas in For Your Home: Foyers and Entryy^ays will be an invaluable resource for you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Hallie Einhorn is a writer and editor who has worked on many interior design books. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she works in the film industry.
Cover design: Jeff Batzli and Kirsten Berger
Front jacket photograph: ©Brian Vanden Brink Back jacket photographs (clockwise from top left): ©Nancy Hill (designed by Deborah T. Lipner); ©David Livingston (designed by McDonald & Moore); ©Dominique Vorillon Vissza