Friday, March 15, 1991 - North Shore News - 39

Entrance ways should be stylish and practical

IMPRESSIONS really

FIRST
count.

Psychologists say the impres-
sions formed in the first few se-
conds of a meeting can last a life-
time. The same is true when
someone first sees your house.

House-wise decorators know te
put their best foot forward in
designing the foyer because its
impact is that important. They
treat the entryway as a distinct
area reflecting the overali style of
the home and providing visitors
with a brief respite before joining
everyone inside.

But all that effort can be a lost
cause unless the materials used in
the foyer are easy to maintain

through the comings and goings
of an active household

The foyer should maintain its
look over time and hold up well
against the normaily high levels of
traffic that passes in and out of
the home. With today’s products,
you don’t have to sacrifice style
for practicality, but you do have
to plan practicality into the
design.

In the past, concern about wear
and tear from foot traffic made
homeowners reluctant to take ad-
vantage of the warmth and com-
fort of carpet.

But now, with new carpet fibre
that is resistant to matting and
wear, the warmth and beauty of

carpet used in living and dining
rooms can be extended into the
entryway.

This means a wealth of new
decorating options for the en-
tryway. Other decorating tips to
consider when creating a welcom-
ing yet workable entry:

® Choose floor and wall cover-
ings in soothing tones and textures
to add warmth and unity to the
rest of home.

eInstead of one bright
overhead light, use accent lighting
and dimmers to contro{ the
amount of ambient light that
greets visitors.

© Add a narrow bench or inter-
esting chair where guests can

remove boots or set down totes.

Consider a fJaminate or
polyurethane-surfaced credenza to
hold mail, purses and keys
without marring.

e Mirrors will not only make
the space Icok larger, but will also
allow guests a quick check before
meeting everyone inside.

e Instead of painting the walls,
select wallcoverings that comple-
ment your style but won’t easily
show marks of weather or finger-

prints.

e Although you want the foyer
to blend with the rest of the
house, make sure there is a sense
of separation between it and the
living room. Add a screen, half
wall or cabinet to visually
distinguish between the areas.

A littl thought for this often
overlooked space will be well
worth the lasting impressions that
carry through to the rest of your
home.

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