Shoe cabinet with a cushioned seat
01Shoe cabinet with seat
A shoe cabinet with a cushioned top for putting on shoes.
Foyer design: 12 home entrance ideas
Make the first few steps into your home welcoming, tidy and practical.
A thoughtful foyer design sets the tone for the whole home. Even in apartments without a separate entrance lobby, a small foyer area by the door can hold shoes, keys and bags, and give guests a moment before they step into the living room.
Here are 12 foyer ideas for flats and houses.
Console and mirror in a foyer
02Console and mirror
A slim console with a mirror for a last-minute check.
Slatted partition creating a foyer
03Slatted partition foyer
A slatted screen separates the entrance from the living room.
Wall hooks and key tray at an entrance
04Wall hooks and key holder
Hooks for bags and a tray for keys.
Pendant light in an entrance foyer
05Statement pendant
A pendant light over the foyer makes an impression.
Patterned floor tiles at an entrance
06Patterned floor tiles
A patterned tile rug marks the foyer area.
Small mandir niche in a foyer
07Foyer with mandir niche
A small mandir niche to greet you at the door.
Wallpaper accent wall in a foyer
08Wallpaper accent
A bold wallpaper in the small foyer area.
Bench with storage drawers in a foyer
09Bench with storage
A bench with drawers for shoes and umbrellas.
Artwork and plant in a foyer
10Art and plant
One artwork and a plant make a welcoming corner.
Umbrella stand in an entrance
11Umbrella stand
Essential in Kolkata's monsoon.
Full-height entrance cabinet
12Full-height entrance cabinet
A tall cabinet for shoes, bags and helmets.
Want an entrance foyer designed for your flat? Our interior designers in Kolkata can plan it.
How to plan an apartment foyer
- Storage first: shoes, bags, keys, umbrellas.
- Ventilate shoe cabinets with slats or vents.
- Lighting: a ceiling light on a switch by the door.
- Mirror: makes small foyers feel bigger.
- Define the area with a partition, rug or tiles.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Shoe cabinets and consoles: ply with laminate.
- Partitions: slats, jaali or glass.
- Lighting and mirrors.
- Tiles or wallpaper.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is a foyer?
The entrance area of a home, just inside the main door.
How do I create a foyer in a flat?
Use a shoe cabinet, a slatted partition or a rug to define a small entrance area.
What should be in a foyer?
Shoe storage, hooks for bags, a key tray, a mirror and good lighting.
How do I stop shoe cabinets from smelling?
Use slatted or vented shutters and keep a deodoriser inside.
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