Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of foyer design ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a foyer?
- Provides a beautiful space to warmly welcome guests
- You get to express yourself – regardless of its size, the foyer sets the tone of your home
- House cleaning time saver – helps prevent dirt and water from entering other areas in your home
What are the main options for foyer design?
- Types: open, facing staircase, hallway, vestibule/closed
- Furniture: table (pedestal, four-leg, console), bench, armchairs, ottoman
- Flooring: hardwood, tiles, wood inlays and medallions, luxury vinyl, wood parquet, slate, concrete
- Lighting: chandelier, pendant light, wall sconces
- Accents: decorative pieces, area rug, unique furniture, wall art, oversized mirror, wicker baskets
What follows are beautiful photos of foyers along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. High Ceiling Foyer

Points of Interest ● six-legged teal settee ● herringbone brick flooring ● oval transom window facing staircase ● distressed David bust on antique console table ● flower design resin urn planters
2. Painted Ceiling

Points of Interest ● hand-painted ceiling ● lantern pendant light in silver finish ● vintage frameless clock ● beige settee with matching basil green throw blanket and pillow ● round tray table with latticework
3. Blue & Silver
Points of Interest ● twig chandelier in antique brass finish ● silver-framed large vertical mirror ● shades of blue artwork on white wall ● silver fruit pedestal plate on silver base oval table ● two blue statuettes calling back the artwork and flowers
4. Light Blue Foyer

Points of Interest ● white archway under staircase ● light blue walls with framed artwork ● decorative stairs molding blending in with the walls ● three-legged half-round table ● large aged limestone slab
5. Ornate Details
Points of Interest ● decorative ecru ceiling molding ● custom cut multi-hued porcelain tile floor medallion ● recessed arched niche with large urn ● light gray double doors with dentil molding ● ornate staircase railing
6. Coffered Ceiling
Points of Interest ● coffered ceiling with two pendant lights ● trellis-inspired hotel key holder wall art ● tall wooden foyer cabinet calling back the key holder ● dark hardwood floors with border inlay
7. Dutch Door

Points of Interest ● white beadboard Dutch door ● curved dark brown bottom step handrail ● wooden bench with scrolled armrests ● sisal stair runner ● wide plank polished hardwood floor
8. Oversized Mirror
Points of Interest ● oversized wood-framed mirror ● drum chandelier with gray trim ● transom window and sidelights with wrought iron grilles ● matching azure blue velvet bench and armchairs ● multi-toned black entryway floor inlay
9. Natural Wood

Points of Interest ● bare decorative trusses ● matching natural wood used in doors, door frame, and flooring ● vintage luggage table in alcove ● driftwood armchair ● faux cowhide rug
10. Tall Doors
Points of Interest ● honed marble tile flooring with black diamond inserts ● camelback armless chairs with floral slipcovers ● honed marble stairs with wood and metal handrail ● tall cream double doors ● two-bulb candle wall sconce
11. Wingback Chair

Points of Interest ● zebra print wingback chair ● two brown leather benches with side arms ● wicker basket with lid calling back the sisal rug ● arched doorway with pillars ● three hanging lanterns
12. Black Starian’t
Points of Interest ● black star mirror frame on light cream wall ● white front door with sidelights and transom window ● wooden bench with heart cutout ● multi-prong coat hook ● two-toned staircase
13. Brick Ceiling

Points of Interest ● dark-stained arched door with cast iron knocker and handle ● oil-rubbed bronze candle chandelier ● tumbled travertine tiled floor ● 6-legged bench with curved side arms ● exposed brick cathedral ceiling
14. Curtained Door
Points of Interest ● weathered front door with lace curtains for door glass insert ● dark brown square wicker baskets on open shelves ● dark wooden handrail and post ● crown molding on pillars
15. Grand Entrance

Points of Interest ● ornate marble wall molding and decorative trims and panels ● small patinated decorative coach ● concrete curved grand staircase with ornate wrought iron staircase railing ● black and white diamond pattern marble floors
16. White Orchids
Points of Interest ● open foyer layout ● skirted ecru armchairs ● fluted lampshade with corbel ● curved marble staircase with wrought iron handrails ● arched mirror with ornate frame
17. Rustic Elegance

Points of Interest ● cathedral archway with brick and stone surround ● ornate mirrored door ● mosaic tile stair risers ● ornate handrail ● versailles floor tile pattern
18. White, Gold, & Brown
Points of Interest ● white tufted wingback settee with nailhead trim ● wall sconce matching the rose gold chandelier ● illuminated sheer drapery ● wooden handrail with antique brass detail ● white ceramic tile flooring and baseboard
19. Diamond Inserts

Points of Interest ● porcelain tile flooring with beige diamond inserts ● large crystal glass chandelier ● archways to living room ● multi-colored Queen Anne chair ● art niches under archway
20. Rattan Settee
Points of Interest ● rattan settee with orange and white throw pillows ● narrow foyer with three wooden doors ● front door flanked by sidelights and fanlight ● carved wooden art frame ● black and white area rug
21. Frameless Art

Points of Interest ● long pleated draperies on arched window wall ● segmental archways ● frameless artwork on wall ● round wooden coffee table with drawers and glass top ● light brown rolled arm sofas
22. Modern-Industrial
Points of Interest ● gray walls with white baseboard ● dark gray industrial doors with vertical glass inserts ● white corner shelf with wicker basket and colored glass vases ● ecru bench with shoe storage ● black and white framed artwork
23. Corbels

decorative corbels on entr ● decorative corbels on entryways ● curved bottom stair steps and handrails ● silver-framed mirror facing staircase ● dark narrow wood planks forming squares on floor ● three-piece crown molding
24. Contemporary Foyer
Points of Interest ● floor-to-ceiling mirror ● black square ottoman ● PVC door with narrow slats ● porcelain tile flooring ● wood baseboards
25. Library Staircase

Points of Interest ● recessed bookshelves along staircase ● small patinated barrel chair with cabriole legs ● octagonal side table ● Turkish rug ● reclaimed wood flooring
26. Reclaimed Wood

Points of Interest ● reclaimed wooden door with glass inserts ● X-back white bench ● gray carpet stair runner ● two square hanging lanterns ● artwork above bench
27. Foyer Bench
Points of Interest ● brown bench with white cushion and throw pillows ● cone-shaped light lime green umbrella rack ● multi-toned tile flooring with dark grout ● glass stair railing ● wooden staircase in high gloss finish