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Before and After: Front Foyer

June 12, 2012

First impressions are everything. Once I moved into my house, I knew one of the first projects to focus on was decorating the front foyer. Not only does it require little furniture due to it’s pint size, it also makes the first impression when people enter my abode. See how I was able to transform the space with small touches and details.
Front foyer before construction. Tiled
ceiling, paneled walls. 

During construction. Drywall stage.
After

After

Framed “old” memories found in the house.

1933 Hamilton Spectator newspaper and Charles Smart’s notebook.
If you didn’t read about this discovery, click here to find out more.
The coat rack I purchased from the Aberfoyle Market…
remember? If not, look again…here…


Before construction.
During construction.
After

After
Carpet stairs removed the squeaks!
Original banister detail, painted.

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Comments

  1. Carly says

    June 12, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    looks fabulous! love the carpet you chose on the stairs.

  2. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Should have left it alone, and get rid of the ugly carpet. Old houses never had carpet.

  3. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    i love it!!!! i love the lighting in the front, and i actually love the carpet! nice work – i'm inspired 🙂 Love KJ

  4. Ashley says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Anonymous, you're an ass.

    Fantastic overhaul! The hardwood with that dark inlay is especially amazing.

    • Ashley says

      June 12, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      Yikes, I meant the mean anonymous. Not the nice anonymous…

  5. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Great job Krista! You updated your house beautifully, but kept a bit of antique charm within it! Fantastic.

  6. Aimee Carreen says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    your star lanterns and navy blue door are beautiful…nice work Krista!

  7. TLC_Designs says

    June 13, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Fabulous work! I love the new door colour, and that storage at the entrance seems like a great fit.
    *Tania @ Passport2Design.com

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