The home in which I was raised was small by today�s standards. The front door opened directly into the living room and always seemed to be missing something. Until I began researching lighting and interior design, I didn�t realize what that �something� was: a foyer or as some call it, an entryway.
10. Place a custom sized mirror on the top of a piece of furniture that is damaged or not very attractive. This can be done on dressers, tabletops, coffee tables, and end tables just to name a few.3. To create the illusion of depth in a room, paint one wall in a dark, contrasting color to the other walls. Then hang a decorative mirror on the dark wall to create a sense of depth in the room.If you have artwork in the foyer area, be sure the lighting you select highlights it without drawing unnecessary attention to it. The use of dimmer switches can give you the option of creating just the right balance of light in the area and the use of mirrors in the foyer can often make the area appear larger than it is and has the added benefit of offering your guests a way to check how they look, particularly when coming in from windy or otherwise inclement weather.The joints are very important. Are there gaps? Do they finely match? Do they look like they were just thrown together or are they a beautifully finished piece of furniture.* How much ambient light is available in the foyer?* From an architectural point of view, what types of lighting are feasible for the area?As you can see, there are numerous ways to use mirrors to brighten and enrich your home decor. Decorative mirrors can be found in flea markets, retail stores, home improvement stores, and on the internet in price ranges to fit all budgets.Before you buy, you need to make sure you are purchasing the perfect table for the space. Here are some considerations to make:According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the typical mirror is a sheet of glass that is coated on its back with aluminum or silver that produces images by reflection. This type of mirror came into widespread production in Venice during the 16th century.8. Add mirrors (such as mirror tiles) to the backs of bookcases to add a sense of depth.5. Expand a small dining room by placing an ornate mirror on a wall. This will make the room appear larger and brighter.7. Group and hang several mirrors of assorted sizes and shapes for an attractive wall display.Depending on the size and layout of the foyer, you may want to consider matching wall sconces as accent pieces keeping in mind that wall sconce lighting should always be positioned above eye level (66� � 70�) to avoid glare from the bulb. Sconces can also be used to illuminate adjacent stairways, as can small, chain-hung lights.Always be sure to analyze the placement of mirrors before hanging them up. For example, placing a mirror above a fireplace mantel may reflect the unattractive tops of furniture or blank wall space. You can angle the mirror down so that it reflects something more attractive in the room.
I sincerely hope that this brief article will provide you with the proper perspective and mind-set when you consider the lighting needs in your foyer area.
Author: Chuck Lunsford
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