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6 Steps to a Fabulous Foyer

From the online feature Making an Entrance

By Jennifer Huskey
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5. Make the floor a focal point.
« 4. Bring on the drama. | 6. Accessorize with nature. »
It's becoming more and more common for the foyer floor to differ from what's found throughout the rest of the house. "Install a stone floor in the entry and have it open onto wood floors," says interior designer Nana Kersh Winters of Schooler-Kellogg & Company in Dallas, Tex. "If not a floor change, then have a beautiful rug in front of your door and layer it on top of carpet if that's your only option."

Another idea is to hand-paint or stencil a design around the perimeter or in the center of a wood floor, applying several layers of varnish to protect the finish.

More flooring ideas and fun projects >



1. Start outside.

2. Light the way.

3. Set the tone.

4. Bring on the drama.

5. Make the floor a focal point.


6. Accessorize with nature.
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