Foyer Area

Foyer Area

A foyer is an area at the front of the home, entered after passing through the front door. The foyer connects a home’s entrance with the rest of the interior. Some foyers have the feel of a room, while other entry areas resemble hallways (in some cases, these may be called “entryways” rather than “foyers”). The term “foyer” is often used interchangeably with “entry” or “entryway“. Some entries are tiny, consisting of little more than a simple console table next to the front door. Others are quite big, spanning two levels and including a view of the staircase.

A foyer may include a closet for coats, umbrellas and other essentials. Also note that some homes have a mudroom, which can be separate from the foyer and include a place to remove and store coats, dirty shoes and other items before entering the main part of the house. In other homes, the mudroom and the foyer may be combined, as an organized stashing area beautifully keeps coats and supplies. Think of your foyer design as those first few seconds that will impress your guests and make them feel welcome in your home. You may also need your foyer area to serve practical purposes such as providing storage for your shoes, umbrellas, spare change and keys, and having seating space.