 | “The statement you want to make in a foyer depends on the personality of both the client and the home, and how far we can extend that mood into the rest of the house. I make sure finishes coordinate with colors and patterns in adjacent rooms. The scheme does not have to be limited to one to two colors, but they all need to sing together.” —Ann Gottlieb Ann Gottlieb, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C |
 | “We select furnishings that create an emotion and set the tone for the adjacent interior spaces. Eye-stopping light fixtures, wall and ceiling details and distinctive furniture bring the vision to fruition. Finishing with a bold accessory or art is like adding jewelry to a black dress for a perfected look.” —Joyce Pearl Arlene Critzos & Joyce Pearl |
 | “When a foyer opens to multiple rooms, the color scheme becomes a crucial connector. We use tones that complement adjacent spaces without directly copying them. It should feel like the first note in a beautiful composition, hinting at what’s to come while standing confidently on its own.” —Bonnie Ammon Bonnie Ammon |
 | “For me, if a foyer perfectly marries function and aesthetics, then it feels complete. This includes providing a place for someone to remove their shoes. It could be a beautiful bench along a wall or an ottoman that tucks nicely under a center-hall table. I also believe every foyer is elevated and softened by a gorgeous area rug.” —Hannah Goldberg Hannah Goldberg |
 | “Effective and multi-layered lighting is essential. In a small, intimate foyer, sconces and recessed lights create a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. In a grand, two-story foyer, a properly scaled chandelier, recessed lights, and cove lighting create a wow factor.” —Barbara Hawthorn Barbara Hawthorn |
 | Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas Interiors by Design, LLC interiorsbydesignmd.com 301-933-7723 |
 | Laura Hildebrandt Interiors by LH interiorsbylh.com 571-334-6476 Photo: Christy Kosnic Photography |
 | Jamie Merida Jamie Merida Interiors jamiemerida.com 410-819-8666 |
 | Rebecca Penno Penno Interiors pennointeriors.com 703-859-9749 Photo: Angela Newton Roy Photography |
 | Laura (Fox) Wolff Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC laurafoxinteriordesign.com |
 | Sarita Simpson Interior Matter interiormatter.com 202-900-3818 |
 | Cathy Purple Cherry Purple Cherry Architects purplecherry.com 410-990-1700 |