Accessories: To pull your cottage style décor together, you must use decorative accessories that befit the style. Use cottage style wall art, flower vases and knick-knacks, in colours and patterns that match your cottage style. Have some seashells in shallow bowls (adding some beach sand could also be a great idea!). Porcelain or crystal vases full of flowers will pull the look together.
Windows: If you have one in your foyer, work with plain white sheers — avoid dark heavy drapes.
Lighting: Any room in your home including the foyer requires appropriate lighting. Overhead ceiling fans in a white finish with clear glass lamps filled with seashells are ideal; avoid anything dark. Wall sconces too, will work for the foyer.
Floor: Go for area rugs with a cottage decor. Wooden floors are also ideal for this style.
Walls: To get this look, the colours you paint on the wall matters a lot. Go for soft muted whites, light yellow and light blue or use wallpaper with a small pattern such as dots to add the country charm. Dark paint will make the foyer appear narrower. If you don’t love some colour on your wall, paint the walls a neutral shade and add the colour in the accents that you incorporate. Adding a peg or hook rack to the wall for purposes of hanging jackets, bags, hats and umbrellas adds charm to the look and is quite functional.
Mirrors: Apart from visually widening the space, a large rustic wood-framed mirror will complete the look.
Furnishings: Minimal furniture in your foyer gives it the best look. Simply place a small chair and shelf, or a rustic wooden bench for sitting and storing shoes at the end near the door, if space allows. If you have space for a small table, display something beautiful on top of it. Keep off anything unnecessary; the space should be welcoming and functional.
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