Decorating & Design
August 15, 2023
These Small Foyers Make A Big Impression
Turn your small entryway into a hardworking space with inspiration from these condos, townhouses and city homes. From standout tile to bold wallpaper and stylish storage, these designers and homeowners got creative with every inch of space. Scroll down for some of our best small foyer ideas.
Olivia Botrie of Dart Studio created a cheery foyer with patterned wallpaper and heated checkered floors in her new semi-detached house.
In this Victorian house by Tom Design Studio, the console boasts a vignette of mostly vintage finds and is a focal point of the foyer.
In designer Ashley Shaanan’s compact foyer, a deep green paint color creates a punchy intro. The hardworking space features an Italian quartz floating shelf for keys and a stool for taking off shoes.
Not every entry needs a mirror, according to stylist Nicola Marc. “I was totally in love with the wallpaper and didn’t want to break up the visual impact,” she says. “If you have a mirror, you’re always checking yourself out. Admire my wallpaper instead!”
In the entry of this century home by Quebec designer Michael Godmer, the original marble mosaic floor was rejuvenated with new grout, and a streamlined bench provides seating. The space itself was inspiring, with its ornate ceiling medallions, deep moldings and baseboards.
In this foyer, designer Jackie Di Cara modernized the look with a cool triangle pattern in place of the traditional black and white checkerboard floor tile often seen in Victorian houses.
In this 15-feet-wide townhouse, designer Mariam Aboutaam installed a hexagon mosaic tile “mat” that adds pattern and texture in the front entry, and gives it a distinct presence in the petite space.
A cobalt blue Dutch door is a cheery welcome at the entrance of this Vancouver Craftsman and hints at the eclectic interiors.
A walnut starburst door with halfmoon pulls in the main entry of this condo makes a ho-hum closet look like a work of art.
In the foyer of this Vancouver house, a simple aesthetic sets the tone for the space, with grab-and-go hooks, an antique bench and oversized art. Arches are a recurring design element that add to the European vibe.
A narrow nook off the entry of Tim Lam’s condo is the perfect spot for a console, mirror and pendant. DIY art hides the electrical box.