A foyer in a home with a picture window and beige paint at Red Star Paint near Montclair, New Jersey

How To Paint and Decorate an Entryway

Your home's entryway is vital to its overall aesthetic, and after looking for "ways to decorate foyers near me," you've finally found your answer. It gives guests their first impression of your style and is the space where you begin and end your day. The Red Star Paint & Decorating Center pros are here to help you design a foyer that will make your house feel like a home.

Elegant Foyer Window Treatments

Covering sidelights and windows on doors is vital for privacy and preventing sun damage on your flooring. NewStyle® Composite Shutters are a fantastic choice for double front doors and sidelights. They have an iconic look and elevate the aesthetic of your entryway. For a single window, Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades add transitional style and texture without adding too much visual weight.

Coordinate a Color Palette for the Entryway and Living Rooms

While you want your foyer paint to make a statement, you don't want it to feel separate from the rest of the house. Using a color from the entryway in adjacent spaces, like the living room or staircase, will ease the transition from room to room. You can use a soft neutral for a subtle room change or use a bold hue on the trim in your entryway and feature it on an accent wall in the living room.

The Best Entryway Paint Colors

Light or mid-tone neutrals are perfect for every entryway. We suggest avoiding bright white, which shows dirt more prominently than other colors. Lighter hues make small foyers feel more spacious and reflect light in entryways without a lot of sunlight. You can be adventurous with jewel tones like emerald and plum in oversized entryways. These are some of our favorite choices for foyers:

Accessorize Your Entryway

Paint and window treatment are essential components, but they can't stand alone. An area rug defines the space and helps to prevent slips and falls. A welcoming entryway has seating, whether a small bench or a single chair, and a place to store coats and shoes. A decorative mirror creates visual interest and allows you to check your appearance as you head out of the house.

The foyer is an excellent place to display statement lighting and a few pieces of art. If you have the space, a sculpture is a surefire way to wow family and friends. In entryways that have limited space, opt for bold wall art. You can indulge your creative side by placing wainscotting on the lower half of the walls and intriguing wallpaper on the upper portion. Floating shelves and decorative baskets add storage and visual appeal.

Benjamin Moore Paint Near Montclair, New Jersey

Red Star Paint & Decorating Center has been part of the community since 1995, helping homeowners maximize their property's potential. We carry premium paint, window treatments, and professional-grade painting tools for people improving their homes near you.
 
Visit our store at 420 Bloomfield Ave in Montclair, or contact us online. Red Star Paint & Decorating Center proudly serves Montclair, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Bloomfield, NJ, and the surrounding areas.

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