Defining Spaces: 6 Ways to Use an Open Foyer
Many post-war and colonial houses lack a different foyer; either the front door opens directly into the living area, or you’re immediately greeted with a pair of stairs without any attention. You can fix this, if you’re in this situation. Here’s the Way to rethink your foyer:
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1. Area rug. Is put in this entry region and give a space for guests to take off their shoes and direct them into different parts of the home.
2. Constructed units. The open character of the unit retains the brightness from the window and sidelights on the door. This approach works great as a divider for some other rooms as well.
Nunley Custom Homes
This foyer utilizes both built in and area carpet to further distinguish the distance. There’s also the option of putting a full height closet on the wall rather than a bench.
Nunley Custom Homes
A view from the living area.
Schrader & Companies
3. Dropped ceiling. The bulkhead detail provides the column opening provides a place for a bench in between.
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4. Different flooring material. The tile arrangement defines this foyer, makes way for the double doors and helps bring people to the hallway.
Lewis / Schoeplein architects
A tiny field of tile and columns are enough to define the foyer in this home.
Hufft Projects
5. Display. As a divider and keep transparency. Note that this foyer plus a lower ceiling and a distinct floor substance.
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6. Furniture positioning . Instead of having guests entering between the opening, setting a furniture helps define the dining room area and functions as a console table for the foyer.
InterDesign Studio
In this apartment, the sofa is backing the front door, creating a spot to pause once you stumble in the door.
How can you cope with an open foyer? Please discuss your thoughts (and photographs ) together!
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