Renee's Foyer

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Renee's Foyer has just had a makeover! I will take you on a tour and be sure to point out key accents and where I acquired them.  

Overview

I like to use similar items throughout the home such as greens, wood, chalk paint, botanicals, birds, burlap, and old books. 
Here's what I used in the foyer:

1. Round Natural Rug (Wayfair)
2. Country Bench (Chalk Paint by Me)
3. Antique Chair (Local Antique Shop)
4. Tulip Botanical (Handmade)
5. Antique Picnic Basket (Antique Shop)
6. Black Wire Basket (Hobby Lobby)
7. Candlesticks (Yard Sale)
8. Bird House (Hobby Lobby)
9. Pillow (Walmart)

BEfore I begin

Enter into my doorway, look up,and this is what you will see. 

You should know that my foyer has a grand feel because the ceiling goes to the second floor with an overlooking balcony.  

However, the actual space of the foyer is rather small.  So, the challenge is to decorate a grand space in a small area.

#1 Round Natural Rug

After cleaning the space, I placed my Round Natural Rug (Wayfair) in the center of the  foyer.  I like this rug because:

• it defines the space
• it is the right scale
• it catches dirt (practical)
• it has natural fibers

In other words, it works!

#2 Country Bench

I've had this bench for years, so I"m not sure where I bought it. 

It is almost the right scale.  I wish it were about one foot longer, but it's depth is perfect for the space and gives storage!

It used to be burgundy. I hand-painted the bench with a cream chalk paint (tutorial coming soon) and brown sealer.  I kept the warm wood finish on the back -because I love having real wood in each of my rooms.

#3 Antique Chair

When I saw this Antique Chair sitting outside at a local antique shop, I immediately fell in love with it. I said to the clerk, "I don't know why I love this."  

And he said, "Antiques are like art. You don't have to know why you love it. You just do."

The owner told me, this chair used to sit in a Rail Road Station in Texas.  It is purely for "art" as you can't sit on it -too fragile.

Also, notice the doily.  I use them a lot.

"Antiques are like art.
You don't have to know why you love it.
​You just do."

#4 Tulip Botanical

This is a handmade piece.  I had fallen in love with this Botanical, but didn't want to pay the price of the very expensive copy, so I created one for myself.

The built-in arch of this foyer is a real challenge for me.  It is the obvious focal point, and the scale of this picture does work, but I would like a natural arch at top. 

With courage and time, I'd love to hand paint a larger botanical mural right on the wall.   

#5 Antique Basket

Baskets in foyers are great for keeping those little things.

​Enough said.

Another antique or vintage item I put in almost every space are books, but it just isn't functional for the foyer.

#6 Black Wire Basket

The Black Wire Basket, that fits this little ledge, and florals are all from Hobby Lobby. It pulls more of the black color.

#7 CAndlesticks

I love adding candlesticks, and I found these at a local yard sale.

#8 Bird House

I love designing vignettes.

I placed a doily on the antique chair.  Set the birdhouse on top (see above).  Tucked in a bronze bird (Kirkland's Christmas Tree Ornament) with moss, and placed black iron keys beside.

This also serves as a decoy for any potential "sitters" on the antique chair.

#9 Pillow

Pillows, blankets, and fabrics give the cozy touch.  So, I added this one from Walmart  that says, "Our nest is blessed."

I do miss having scripture in the foyer, but for now this will do.

Thank YOu!

Thanks so much taking the foyer tour with me.  As you can see, it's a work in progress.  

I'd love to see how your foyers are evolving.

Be sure to share on Instagram with #foyer and #totalhomemakeover.