Easy Ideas For Decorating And Organizing A Small Stylish Foyer

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Want an organized and stylish entryway? Get 60+ foyer decorating ideas and organizing tips for any size spaces.

The Digest #13: 60+ Ways To Decorate And Organize Your Foyer

Your foyer is the first impression your home makes. As one of the most frequently used areas, it needs to balance both style and practicality as well as show off your personality.

Foyers can vary widely in size and layout—some are grand, expansive spaces, while others are more compact, serving as part of the room you enter. Regardless of its dimensions, making the most out of both form and function is key to creating a welcoming and efficient entryway.

Today, we’ll explore 60+ ideas to help you design a foyer that is not only visually appealing but also impeccably organized, to serve your needs beautifully.

The images below will give you a little glimpse at our foyer table decorated for each season.

• Add a small console table with drawers
• Hang a large mirror to open up the space
• Use a decorative bowl for keys and small items
• Incorporate a wall-mounted coat rack
• Choose a slim bench with storage underneath it

• Opt for a narrow shoe rack
• Install floating shelves for extra storage
• Place a small rug to define the space
• Hang art or framed photos to personalize the area
• Use a stylish umbrella stand

• Add a small potted plant for a touch of greenery
• Incorporate a statement light fixture
• Install a wall-mounted mail organizer
• Use baskets or bins for easy storage
• Choose multi-functional furniture pieces

• Incorporate a small decorative tray for essentials
• Place a decorative stool for seating
• Use a tall, narrow cabinet for hidden storage
• Install a pegboard for customizable organization
• Hang a chalkboard or whiteboard for notes

• Use a coat tree in place of a traditional rack
• Choose a cohesive color scheme for a polished look
• Incorporate a stylish wall clock
• Use a narrow ladder shelf for display and storage
• Install sconce lighting to save space

• Add a small decorative lamp for ambient lighting
• Incorporate a stylish doormat
• Place a small accent chair if space allows
• Use a decorative mirror with hooks
• Add a wall-mounted shoe cabinet

• Use a tiered tray on the console for organization
• Put small framed personal pictures on a console table
• Place a small sculpture or decorative object on the console
• Hang a decorative wreath on the door
• Use a decorative tray or bowl for loose change

• Place a small stack of decorative boxes for storage
• Place a decorative basket on the floor for storage
• Add a battery-operated candle to a table for soft golden lighting
• Use wallpaper to create an accent wall
• Install vertical shiplap or beadboard for added texture

• Hang decorative plates or trays on the wall for a unique touch
• Incorporate a small indoor tree or tall plant for height
• Add a colorful doormat that complements your decor
• Add seasonal touches
• Change hardware to unlacquered brass for an updated look

• Use a decorative wall basket for storing pet leashes
• Hang a small art gallery to showcase your personality
• Paint the inside of your door a color that coordinates with your decor
• Update your foyer flooring
• Create a space where guests can hang their coats

• Put a small phone charging station on a foyer table
• Keep umbrellas on hand for family and guests to use
• Add a vase of seasonal flowers to a foyer table
• Use a plug-in fragrance diffuse- See my favorite HERE
• Use a remote-controlled light for a lamp so you don’t have to see any cords- see one HERE

• Install a nightlight in the foyer to illuminate the foyer at night
• Add a bench to your foyer
• Incorporate a large lantern into your foyer
• Slide a pair of upholstered ottomans under a foyer table with no bottom shelf
• Use a garden stool as a seat or place to put a bowl for keys and sunglasses

• Lean your favorite artwork in stylish frames on a table against the wall for a sophisticated display
• Add books to a console table or shelves for a decorative look
• Add a welcoming sign
• Use textural items like a sisal rug or a rough pottery vase
• Install built-in storage systems

• Wallpaper or shiplap your ceiling if your foyer is enclosed
• If your foyer is large enough, put a hutch in it
• Add a bold oriental rug to your foyer
• Layer a sisal rug with a hide rug
• Add music with a portable Bluetooth speaker- like this ONE

I hope you found a few ideas you will use to create an attractive and organized foyer to welcome friends and family into your home.

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