Truth be told, since the day we moved into our home I have never liked the contrasting marble on the floor of our foyer which is about 20' long by 13' wide.
Finally in December I got around to tackling this design "flaw" and had a custom size area rug made. I used a very large remmant and had it cut to size. Remmants are excellent options for creating custom size rugs! Not only am I thrilled with covering up the contrasting marble, but I love the way the space feels brighter.
Since this space sees a good amount of traffic I went with seagrass carpeting. Seagrass is durable, easy on the feet (sisal and jute are too rough for my liking), works well for a home in the 'burbs and looks stylish when pulled together with other elements of the foyer.
What design challenges have you had to work with in your home?
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Looks fabulous...really lightens up the space, makes it look bigger and I love the contast of the light and dark...good call!
It looks great! I like the contrast of light seagrass and the dark marble. Have a great weekend! xx
Goodness, you are just a bunny pulling tricks out of your hat left and right! I love it when you post pics, solutions and inspiring thoughts based on your home :) It looks WONDERFUL! Still loving that wallpaper too :) To answer your question, I am so big on lighting and it's so not my ideal set up in this home. Lighter paint has been a friend of mine, it can help a lot! XX
Lisa, this looks outstanding! Really brightens up the space in such a fresh, modern way! Love what you have done here!
Looks fabulous! And I love the little niche you can see in the bottom shot with the lovely lucite console - gives the space - gives the space some extra depth and variety!
the foyer looks great! I used sisal in Southampton too--so sturdy and looks great! Am working on a teens room--enough said!
You tell me when you are free for lunch?
The rug definitely did the trick! And the white boot umbrella stand is so unexpected! Loving it!
Looks awesome! I love that dresser in your foyer! I really like the floor lightened up the whole room!
Looks great. I love how it lightens up the space. The lighting (or lack thereof) in our upstairs hallway is my big challenge at the moment. Have a great weekend.
Looks great..my challenge these days keeping it clean with a 2 yrs!!lol
I love Seagrass too... love the natural element and texture it brings to a space. I love how it brightened up the foyer! Your home is just fun. xo
lisa, you knew in your heart what MUST be done, what a difference!
crazy for the new look, bravo
debra
Wow the transformation looks amazing. The custom made rug was a great idea to fit this space.
Lisa- What a cheerful, bright difference the seagrass carpet in the foyer has made.
I'm amazed it is so light. (I'm wondering if your house also has a nice big mudroom on the side!)
Loretta
So brilliant! I love how that brightened up your foyer. What a warm and inviting welcome for anyone stepping across the threshhold!
xo Elizabeth
Stunning transformation! The space is so much lighter and brighter too-gorgeous foyer you have there!:-).
Love it! I love the way it contrasts with the stripes! You are too talented, my dear! We are living in a pre-war apartment in downtown Savannah while we sell our house, the design flaws are many, but it has its charms! XX!
Dearest Lisa .... I absolutely love the seagrass carpeting. It looks gorgeous and lightens the floor. It all looks so elegant and you have done a fabulous design job. Your home is so beautiful. I am so happy you used my risotto recipe on Christmas Eve .... that is special. I hope you are well and I will email soon .....
hugs and best wishes always
Frances
We had a similar situation with a family room that had a slate floor. The previous owners decided to lacquer it and it was peeling - nothing like a great area rug to cover up the faults!
xxoo
I am amazed at what a difference this made in your foyer...fabulous!!
looks amazing!
I love the space! It's amazing how it instantly opens it up and makes it feel brighter. My current dilemma is adding a unique, chic look to my foyer and front entry hallway. I was thinking about large print, neutral damask wallpaper! Please check out my blog and tell me what you think!
Your home is lovely and the carpet really does brighten up things.
Lisa, this is a wonderful exampe of how one element can make an area totally look different. I can not believe what a difference the rug makes, it really looks great!! Kathysue
I love the feeling of seagrass too. Great choice. I also love the color palette in your home. The piece of furniture in the foyer is fabulous (the one with the stripes). Did you paint it?
lisa,
it looks fabulous...without ripping out the marble...great solution!
What a difference! Looks so chic and inviting now...fabulous job!
The light tone for the floor now that you have the rug is attractive to be sure. Next time you change, you might consider adjustments to the lighting, however, as a dark floor can be very smart with a white wall scheme.
Love the look and feel of seagrass. What a smart way to conceal something you're not wild about. My home has so many design challenges it's hard to know where to start!
What a beautiful way to brighten the space.
Thanks for all of your comments!
Casa Bella,
The dresser is stained, not painted. I bought it from ABC Home that way!
I love the way it has a chic boutique sort of entrance....looks bright, elegant and lovely to come home to. Love the way the custom carpet gives it a couture finish.
pve
My biggest challenge is space/ storage issues. I don't know why, but here in England nobody has nice closets. One day I have to send you photos of my place. I'd love to know what a designer would think of my house. I worked really hard on decorating it to my taste, its been totally designed by Moi.
*kisses* HH
Love the upgrade! It made a world of difference. Great job!!
Wow Lisa! What a huge impact a little change like that made! I love it. I also like the chest a drawers - that one has been one of my favorites for years- now it is 'featured' ... before it just got lost with the dark floors. Everything looks GREAT! How did you finish off the edges of the seagrass?
Holy cow Lisa!! This looks so incredibly chic, clean, and sophisticated. Great idea. It worked out beautifully!
PS I am so glad you liked that video I posted. It's amazing isn't it??
All my Love,
B.
Hi-
I just started following your blog and am reading past posts... I was wondering if you could tell me where you got the coat rack? I am looking for something similar, and love it!
Thanks!
Andrea
andreamercedes1110@gmail.com
I was lucky to find this hamptontoes.blogspot.com website. I don't have much to add to the conversation, but I'm right there with you. Your post said exactly what I have been thinking. Good to see you posting again.
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