Time for another reveal! This time we are turning our attention to the FOYER. If you have taken my full home tour (see the Tour My Home page at the top), you already know that I love all of the natural light in our foyer. The light just pours into this space. I also love the wood door and the simplicity of the large, square and rectangular windows. Clean architectural lines is what contemporary construction is all about, right?!
I did NOT care for the color, which I found to be a bit to boring and drab. Second, the VERY traditional chandelier was not only not my cup of tea, but I also felt strongly that it did not fit in a contemporary home. I feel the same way about the tile on the floor–it's just a tad too traditional for my taste and for this house. We will replace the tile floor eventually with polished concrete (sigh…I can't wait to do that), but we are okay with it for now for budget reasons. The carpet on the stairs should be gone within the next year–I can't wait to get wood down on the stairs!
Here is a little reminder of what the foyer looked like when we moved in.
I'll share with you the details in a moment, but first, let me allow the photos to speak for themselves!
You can glimpse the girls' playroom in this photo. Click here to see that full reveal!
UPDATE! Head over here to see how I added some more personality to this foyer wall by stenciling it with a herringbone pattern and changing up the art work!
I still feel like I need to breathe a little more life and personality into this foyer, and I am sure I will with time, but I am sooooo pleased with how it has turned out so far! UPDATE! Head over here to see how I added some more personality with a herringbone pattern stenciled wall and new art work!
The most dramatic changes are the paint color (check out my tips for choosing paint colors) and the monogram wall above the front door. I had so much fun collecting “A”s to hang. More details on how to create your own monogram wall in an upcoming post :)
The addition of the rug, from Rugs USA, also brought a much needed sense of coziness to the huge space. The table, which we made ourselves with free DIY plans from the awesome Ana White, serves several purposes. First, it helps fill some space and covers that ugly air return. Plus, it is our shoe storage. This is real life people. We need somewhere to put our shoes downstairs so that we don't haul them up and down from our bedrooms all the time. Plus, I like that my twin girls can get their shoes out and put them away themselves. The little shoes go in the drawer and the adult shoes go in the baskets from Michaels Crafts below. Plus, since we built the table ourselves, it cost less than $100. Functional and pretty–my two favorite things!
I also changed out the traditional chandelier for this gorgeous, contemporary drum shade chandelier from Crate and Barrel. I adore it.
You know I can't resist a dramatic before and after photo, so here you go!
So, what do you think of the transformation thus far?
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Well, I did not have had enough information about the FOYER . I even took help of the internet but failed to get any satisfactory results. But, after going through your post, I learned many new things regarding the lighting including its different types, designs, and shades. Thank you for home tour!
Thank you! I just posted a tutorial about how I pulled it all together earlier today. I hope you’ll check out that post for more details. I am headed over to check out your blog right now!
Love this! Love the blue and the A’s are just adorable! Where did you find the canvas with all of the different typography? I’ve been looking for something similar.
Thank you, Angela! I actually made the canvas with the A’s and will be featuring details on that sometime this week. Check back for details. It’s SO easy!
Thank you, Maria! It’s funny that now that I have shown the reveal and keep studying the photos, I have already decided how to bring a bit more personality into the foyer. There will probably be an update after the new year :)
This is gorgeous!! I love how you transformed this space, and your photos turned out lovely! I would kill to have that kind of natural light in this dingy little apartment!!
Thank you, Gabby! I really appreciate you stopping by again. Trust me, I don’t take the light for granted. My last house was much smaller and darker :) Have a great weekend!
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UPDATE! Head over here to see how I added some more personality to this foyer wall by stenciling it with a herringbone pattern and changing up the art work!
Well, I did not have had enough information about the FOYER . I even took help of the internet but failed to get any satisfactory results. But, after going through your post, I learned many new things regarding the lighting including its different types, designs, and shades. Thank you for home tour!
Looks amazing and you have a wonderful wall color!
Hello again, Monica. Thank you :) The wall color is even prettier in person–it is Babbling Brook by Olympic.
What a great transformation! love the light fixture :) http://www.handmadeintheheartland.com
Thank you Angela! I am headed over to check out your blog right now.
Oh Angela! You are the mini pumpkin pie lady! I checked out your blog earlier this week. It is wonderful and your mini pumpkin pies look AMAZING.
looks great! I love all the initials in different fonts/sizes.
Thank you! I just posted a tutorial about how I pulled it all together earlier today. I hope you’ll check out that post for more details. I am headed over to check out your blog right now!
Wow, it looks amazing. Love the color and I love, love, love the gallery wall. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Oh, thank you, Marty. You are so sweet! Thanks for hosting such a great party.
Beautiful! Love all the “A’s”, they really put some personality into the space! Very pretty wall color too!
Thank you, Abby. And thanks for stopping by! I hope you’ll be back.
Love this! Love the blue and the A’s are just adorable! Where did you find the canvas with all of the different typography? I’ve been looking for something similar.
Thank you, Angela! I actually made the canvas with the A’s and will be featuring details on that sometime this week. Check back for details. It’s SO easy!
Awesome! Can’t wait to see your post!
Wow what a transformation! Love the wall color and all the letters! Beautiful!
Thank you, Maria! It’s funny that now that I have shown the reveal and keep studying the photos, I have already decided how to bring a bit more personality into the foyer. There will probably be an update after the new year :)
Beautiful Tasha! So glad you joined us again at Inspiration Monday, pinning! Xo
Thank you, Tanya. It is my pleasure! Thanks so much for hosting!
♥ all the a’s above the door! Looks great. :)
Thank you, Clydia. The As are my favorite part :)
This is gorgeous!! I love how you transformed this space, and your photos turned out lovely! I would kill to have that kind of natural light in this dingy little apartment!!
Thank you, Gabby! I really appreciate you stopping by again. Trust me, I don’t take the light for granted. My last house was much smaller and darker :) Have a great weekend!
Very fresh and fun! Love the gorgeous color.
Hugs,
Patti
Thank you so much, Patti! I adore this color.
WAAAY Fun! I love it, the wall color makes the soace so much more alive,
Thank you so much, Susan. This is one of my favorite paint colors (Babbling Brook by Olympic). Thanks for stopping by!