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[Oznell]

Entry ways, entrance halls, foyers, vestibules, mud rooms.  Whatever they are called, to me they are inherently made for drama, and whether simple or grand, give a tantalizing peek into what may lie beyond.

I like Miles Redd's choice of beautiful old rugs for this one above.  The bright lamp bases look stunning with those blue walls.

This one from Carlos Garcia has a cozy charm.  Gateleg tables, and round tables, if there is enough room, are my favorites in a foyer.  Really, I like everything here--  chunky gilt mirror, sprawling leafy florals in a handsome urn, the lantern, and for rich color, an Imari bowl over on the console--  I love Imari porcelain....

And here's a total, airy contrast by Beth Webb!   So pretty and sculptural.  The mixing of a rustic, antique table with other, more sleek elements is key.  She's up to another designer trick--  pairing two tandem, identical, same size vases with other accessories on a table-- very modern.

This Bill Ingram image has stunning stacked landscapes!  Then he ups the drama with that sparkly pendant light.  But the rest is either rather rustic, or low-key.  Nice.

More untamed leafy branches, which I can't get enough of.  Books, a sculpture, an unexpected portrait.  Oh, and that little antique iron on the books!   Makes you curious about who put this together!

Grand, sweeping, yet welcoming look from Scott Snyder.  Those botanicals, and the big landscape bring outdoors in, and the iron lantern is classic.  A settee, if you have room, is so great for pulling off boots.

And look at this!  It has many of the elements of the impressive entry above-- settee, 'massed' prints going up the stairway, lantern, a colorful, prominent landscape-- but this entry is much more modest in scale.  Yet to me, just as effective, on its own terms, as the big one...

Another thing I like about entrance halls is you can be more bold in a room that you're essentially "passing through".   Like doing black (are they black?), or charcoal or navy walls.   Hot tropical color in art work, cooled down by twin white vases.  And a honey of a chandelier!

This one below by Jeffrey Allan Marks is, arguably, my favorite.  First of all, I love the yummy antique table, and the unusual combo of bold colorful vase, abundant meadow flowers, patina'd old leather books, and striking white coral.  The peeling and shredding old chair only adds to the ambiance, for me, although many would not like.

Belatedly, I saw the saddle on the floor, and that I would not have!  That's only plausible if you're an avid rider, and even then.... too contrived to have it on the floor, ha.   Otherwise, I'll take this vignette in a minute.

If any of these appeal to you, which, and why?   What are your necessities in an entrance, and also the decor items you prefer, if any?  In addition to the "pretties",  I need hooks, a chair, and a place for boots (son needs a place to stow his crusty, steel-toed work boots.)

[jannabelle1]

I love the elegant entry and staircase in the first photo. For the life of me, I do not understand this obsession with books as decor in an entry foyer. I'll take any of the foyers that do not use a stack of books as decor.

[Brisky]

I am going traditional. NO#6 is my favorite. I like the lighter look and it looks practical. The seating is where you go to take off shoes and it just has a comfortable homey look.

[spiderw]

What an appealing group of foyers/entryways!!!!!  My favorites are photo one and two.  The first photo has that sweeping stairway, lovely blue colored walls and the furniture placed perfectly, the rugs also enhance. Elegance!

The second picture does look warm and cozy.  It is welcoming and I do love the table style and the books and vase with flowers on it.  The flowers stand out.

 I have a foyer and have two curios with some of my favorite collectibles in them.  I also have a piece made from an old barn, I bought it at a consignment store many years ago.  I decorate it seasonally.  I also have an old side table filled with family and friend photos. I remember when we bought the house the real estate woman said me the entry way is the first room entered and should be welcoming and warm.   I probably overdo it but it is me.

[jubilant]

I really liked all of them with the exception of the tropical one.  My favorite is Carlos Garcia because it would be warm and welcoming the minute you step into the home. My second favorite would be Scott Snyder's. It is just arranged so well and everything in it is something that appeals to me.

[PINKdogWOOD]

Entry ways, they are quite lovely. The first one here, gorgeously elegant. OUr's resembles that one - just kidding!

Although I will say we do have a large entrance way through the front door, truly a room unto itself. Our stairway to heaven is to the right some feet in fromt the door. It turns into an "L" form up a few more stairs to the bedrooms and bath. We have a desk farther in, a huge hat rack covered with husband's baseball caps, neat and tidy. Easily you can see into the living room, tons of very old oak hardwood throught the house never painted. It's quite nice I will say but certainly nothing like these luxury ones!!!

[faeriemoon]

I love all of these except for the second to last one (the one with the very dark walls.)

[DREAMON]

I really like all of these beautiful areas of welcoming.

The tropical area is my least favorite but I think it would be perfect for Miami or Bahamas etc.

I would limit the display of books. There are just too may books for my liking in a few of the pictures.

Beautiful entry areas!!

[stevieb]

Each of these foyers has something to recommend it, though clearly, some offer more than do others. While none of them checks off all my boxes, I do love that gateleg table. Sorry though @Oznell, I can't seem to get down with the notion of plain green tree branches, (along with single palm fronds, etc.,) stuck in a vase as constituting a look I admire.

[Oznell]

Hey, @spider woman and @PINKdogWOOD ,  thanks for describing your entry ways in detail, both of which sound so appealing and welcoming, and spacious, by the way.  Ours is fairly cramped, but at least it has a French door looking into the living room, so you are able to look off into the vista and not feel too cramped...

We have just one major piece of furniture, hubby's aunt's antique oak victrola, which is sort of vertical, like a chest or bureau.  So I treat it like a tall, antique chest or "plinth" and have an old dough bowl on it and two identical vases of different heights.  Oh, and a small lamp. 

Above that hangs an old Audubon-type bird print, two hummingbirds.  Then I have a small, vintage Scottish oak chair to one side, so you can sit and pull your boots on.   Have a small closet, and a horrible coat rack that must be replaced!