foyer makeover {before and after pics and fave tips}

our foyer collage foyer makeover {before and after pics and fave tips}

I’m finally getting around to sharing this space with you guys, and I’m so glad because I really love how it turned out. What is it about decorating foyers that is so tricky? I think it has something to do with all that a foyer needs to do and be-it’s the home’s introduction and sets the tone for the rest of the rooms; it needs to be functional and pretty with the ability to multitask, and all in a relatively small space. That is a tall order.

Let’s get started…

foyer table before:

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foyer table after:

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In all fairness, that before pic is realllly old. The table actually went through another color change in between the two. I wanted a pretty, saturated blue/green color, and this emerald color is perfect. The mirror is from Target, but here’s a tutorial for a similiar one if you wanted to DIY it.

plant foyer foyer makeover {before and after pics and fave tips}

Succulents are my new go-to houseplant. They’re pretty, easy to keep alive, and don’t need a lot of light or water. Perfect.

foyer bench wall before:

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foyer bench wall after:

drew picture wall foyer makeover {before and after pics and fave tips}

picture wall foyer foyer makeover {before and after pics and fave tips}

wreath foyer foyer makeover {before and after pics and fave tips}

I painted the wood bench a grayish-white and created a gallery wall using Ikea frames and my 3 yr old’s watercolors. I love the simplicity of the frames, as well as the price (not one over $2). I’ll share a tutorial for the dotted canvas shortly; the wreath how-to is in this post. The hooks are a recent purchase from Target.

So there you have it! I love how a few simple changes completely transformed and modernized this space.

What quick tips do you have for updating spaces around your home? Is it paint? Fabric? A few new accessories? Do tell!

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christmas at target (plus, 2012 holiday gift guide)

Have you been in Target lately? If not, you are missing out on some major Holiday cuteness. I was in there today and had to resist picking it all up and taking it home with me. Some cell phone pics so you can see what I’m talking about…

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Cute winter scene in a cloche? Sold. Aren’t these just precious?

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I love this take on mercury glass…the colors are just warm and lovely and festive.

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Cute wreaths, tealight holders, and snow globes (I saw a LOT of snow globes)…

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…and lots of rustic goodness in the Smith and Hawkin section.

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I really wanted the large mercury glass hurricane above…wouldn’t it look fabulous on a mantle or tablescape?

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I was thisclose to picking up one of those ceramic deer…

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Lovely holiday pillows and sweater trees-so hard to resist.

What festive finds have you come across at your Target lately? Did I miss anything?? I’d love an excuse to go back:)

Lastly…I’m taking submissions for this year’s Holiday Gift Guide! Here are a sampling of posts from last year to give you an idea of what it’s all about. Interested in details? Email me!

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