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[Oznell]

I always come back to entry halls, foyers, front entrances, whatever you want to call them.  Possibly because our little vestibule is one of the least exciting parts of our house.  It's going to be a LONG term, ongoing project, gack.

Question--  Are you satisfied with yours, as the first glimpse anyone has of your interior?   Does it reflect you and your utilitarian needs as much as the rest of your dwelling?

A few recently that caught my eye--

The narrowness of this upholstered table, how perfect for a tight space.   I love the gilt framed painting contrasted with the very simple bufffet lamps.  And the pottery.

Betsy Brown is a designer I like.  Forever she's been doing very "strong",  you could almost say, "masculine" looks.  Lots of antique furniture, classical sculpture, pillars and plinths, lots of deep chocolate brown.   Trend-proof.  (The mirror here is fab, and also a great addition to an entry.)

What if your entry is curved?   A curved bench, a round table are simple solutions that don't fight with the architecture...  Benches are so good for pulling on boots.

Speaking of benches,  I love the way this tiny entrance still accomodates a striking vintage bench.   Practical and pretty.  And a plant in galvanized bucket can take advantage of the door's sidelight.

This below looks to me to be an entry type area, just outside the actual small entry hall, where they didn't have room for a sizeable vintage credenza.  Credenzas and hall tables are nice so you can drop keys, etc. when you come back in.

Love the blue wall color, the painting, the warming touches of gold.   I would have a smaller chest, personally, but maybe this is proportionate to the size of the room.

Drama greets all who enter the house!   Wow, what a beautiful horse.  Love the casual look of the bench and that stunning rug.

This entry below would really put me in the mood to appreciate a beautiful house to come.   The graceful sconce, flowers, yet weathered stone floor and distressed table.

They do something here I just love-- the "doubled" lidded jars.  Putting two of the same size, shape etc. right next to each other is a trick I've noticed of designers to "bring down" the formality of a look.  I think it's really effective here.  The whole thing makes me think of a dreamy Italian villa...

[phoenixbrd]

Foyers set the tone for a home....critical real estate for me.

[Desert Lily]

I love them all!

[stevieb]

I agree on the importance of the entry to a home. Mine, right now, is a bit cluttered. I've been relying heavily on delivery in recent years and there are a number of boxes I need to unpack and move out. As for these examples, it's unusual @Oznell, but I have to admit that none of these resonate with me and I can't even find too many elements I feel strongly positive about, though I do sort of like the table in the last one.

[LindaSal]

I especially like the last two.  I had a lovely foyer in my home.   I had a maple side table with a couple of artisan crafted carved wood pieces on it along with a couple of framed photos.  At the end of the table I had a large floor plant.  Opposite wall was an opening to the dining room.   I really miss that foyer.  We now live in a townhouse, which has it's own charm but certainly not on the same scale.  

[ECBG]

I want this piece!!!

I LOVE the look of vases and plants above and below!  Love the rich color in the painting/print.

Just love this bench.  I'd redo the surface for my self.  In love with the floor too!

[Snoopp]

I like my foyer but would love a bench.  I have closet doors that get in the way of that.  I have a large bombay chest in the foyer.

[jubilant]

@Oznell   I'm loving that first one!

[qvcfreak]

I absolutely love that weathered bench with the high back 

[alliswell]

@Oznell   Personally, I prefer a "vestibule" entryway, like this one with the pocket doors:

or like this one:

"VESTIBULES CREATE A PLACE TO PAUSE

Beyond the practical concerns of stabilizing a home’s temperature, the vestibule eases the transition from public to private life.

If you’ve ever walked into a home whose front door lands you smack in the middle of the living room, you can probably understand the appeal of bridging the indoor-outdoor gap.

A vestibule gives you an extra moment to adjust to the indoor temperature while allowing you to pause and collect yourself before greeting the household."