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Foyer Refresh

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foyer with plank wall and quatrefoil mirror

 

Not that long ago our foyer was the ugliest room in our house.  And it was definitely the most boring!  Our foyer gets very little natural light, had a dated brass light fixture, and the floor was covered in horrible stained black stone. On top of that, it is pretty narrow which makes finding the right furniture and décor a major challenge.

foyer before

Over the past year, this little room has undergone a major transformation.  I repurposed the dated brass light fixture into a modern orb chandelier (for only $20!), painted the front door gray, replaced the brass doorknobs, installed a colorful plank wall, and most recently replaced those stained stone floors with beautiful hardwoods.

foyer progress

Things were definitely looking better.  I mean, seriously, that wall is gorgeous!  Even so, it still wasn’t quite the welcoming foyer I was looking for.  There was something missing.  I knew I needed to find some sort of art or mirror to hang on the plank wall to round things out, but I hadn’t found quite the right thing yet.

Sometimes a room refresh is the result of months and months of meticulous planning.  And sometimes a simple afternoon shopping trip turns into a total room redo!

The other day I was shopping at Big Lots when something grabbed my attention.

big lots furniture

How beautiful is that white table!  It was calling out to me from across the store.

When I got closer, I saw that it is actually a cute little writing desk.  I could definitely picture myself writing up my blog posts there, but I had an even better idea.  This cute desk was going to become my new foyer table.

After nabbing my table, I decided to take a look at the mirrors as well.  I had been on the lookout for the perfect mirror to provide a focal point and break up all the horizontal lines of the plank wall.  Lucky for me they had a quatrefoil beauty that was both the right size and the right price.  Styles and assortment vary by store, so check back often, and check every store in your area!

The Big Lots employees helped me load up my purchases, and with that one shopping trip, the foyer was redecorated!

desk and mirror

 

I put the table together that night and then the next day I hung the mirror.  Of course I didn’t want to damage my beautiful wall, but all it took was one little nail hammered in the crack between two planks.

I added a few of my thrifted treasures – a vintage balance, some antique books, some candle holders, and a few pumpkins painted with chalk paint and now it’s all ready for fall!

from the door

And now I get to be greeted by this gorgeous view whenever I walk in the front door and I’m loving it.

This was definitely the fastest, easiest room refresh I have done in a long time!  Next time you want to refresh a room in your house, make sure you check Big Lots first!

Did you know Big Lots is on social media?  You can follow along on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for lots more affordable decorating ideas.

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Comments

  2. Angel says

    My husband and I love this wall-especially the colors you chose! My question is: did you dry rush even the base paints or did you fully paint the base oats and then only dry brush the lighter colors on top? Also, for the golden oak stain did what type of stain was it…gel, liquid, cream? Thank you in advance for your reply and thank you for doing a BOLD plank wall instead of playing it safe. We LOVE it!

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    • Carrie says

      Thanks Angel! I fully painted the base coats of paint – but only one coat so the coverage wasn’t as even as it would normally be. Then I dry brushed over top. The golden oak stain was regular Minwax liquid stain. Hope that helps!

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  4. shelly says

    Carrie! This looks so fab! I love the horizontal lines that pull you through the door inviting you into the living space. It also brightens up your space! I’m a huge fan of ORBing everything so props on your light fixture. :)

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    • Carrie says

      Thanks Shelly! It definitely brightens things up. And I am an oil rubbed bronze convert. A few years ago I didn’t get why everyone loved it, but after giving it a try I get it. It just goes with any look!

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    • Carrie says

      It is so nice to have a foyer! Our previous house opened right into the living room and there wasn’t even a coat closet. This is so much easier!

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  16. LauraOinAK says

    Wow! The foyer really ‘pops’ with that table anchoring it all. And, I love the mirror, too.

    We have a very small entry space in our home and a bench with storage underneath is exactly what fit the bill for people to take off or put on their shoes.

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  17. Samantha MWilliams says

    Thank you so much for your lessons. I love it!! My main thing is about ” Painted Funiture”
    Your notes cleared my mind about a lot of mistakes that I was trying to accomplish.

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