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Week 9: How to Create Flare and Function in a Tiny Foyer

3/3/2017

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http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
Now that we've had a quick break it's time to jump back into the saddle with Week 9 of the Whole House Organization (WHO) Challenge, where my aim is to organize my entire home in 14 weeks or less.  

If you have a small foyer- or worse- no foyer at all, this project could either be really simple, or completely paralyzing.  Today, I'll show you how to create an organized, functional entryway from virtually nothing.  Here goes...​

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After last week's enormous closet organization challenge I welcomed this project with open arms.  But it still required a lot of brain stretching. Take a look at the photo below and you'll understand what I mean. ​
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
If your saying to yourself, "What the heck is THAT?"...well..its one of the entryways to my home.  My "foyer".  Please be nice. 

Initially, I wanted to show both of my entryways.  But the other one includes a closet.  I'm sorry but, two back to back closet reorganizations is NOT my idea of fun.  So we'll have to save that one for another time. 
​Anywhoo, back to the issue at hand.  As you can see, this foyer is T-I-N-Y.  It measures 3 feet, 6 inches by 3 feet, 1 inch to be exact; very awkward- especially when the door is open.  So I had to really think about what I wanted this space to do.  How should it function? 

Here were my requirements. I needed this space to:
  • Feel warm upon entry
  • Display a clock
  • Be stylish 
  • Allow a place for hanging coats and keys
  • Offer a place to store shoes once they are removed
  • Provide an area for umbrellas
  • Have a mirror to reflect light and allow for last minute hair, makeup or tie check, before heading out the door 
Some of these necessities were pretty easy to check off the list.  But when the door is open, I only have about 5 inches of clearance behind the door.  So trying to find a solution for the the umbrellas and shoe storage was a bit tough.  In the end, here are some of the items that made the cut.
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
Yes, you're looking at a plastic bag holder, two metal hanging file folders and a photo frame.  "Why", you ask?  Well, the more I looked at the plastic bag caddy, the more it resembled an umbrella stand to me.  So I gleefully plopped down my $4.99 to purchase it from my local Burlington.  

And the hanging file holders - which I painted white by the way - seemed like the perfect storage place for a couple of pairs of shoes.  These I received free from a company that was doing an annual office purge.  The photo frame ($2.49 at Target) will go around the awkward alarm system that sets smack dab in the center of the wall.

So after putting it all together, here is what I ended up with:   
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-9-how-to-create-flare-and-function-in-a-tiny-foyer See how I created function for real living in the smallest area of my home - the entryway.
The transformation blows me away!  I spent more time putting this post together, than it took to actually execute the project!

Every item on my wish list has now been addressed.  The signage ($7 from Hobby Lobby) provides a warm welcome home.  There's an analog clock which is surprisingly refreshing to see ($19, Target), and a place for umbrellas ($4.99 Burlington).  We also have a place for those last minute hair, makeup and tie adjustments before heading out the door ($5, Target dollar section).  And as you can see, the shoes - even for the the Mister - fit comfortably.  Mission accomplished!  
I'd love to get your thoughts on this project.  Please tell me: 
  • How do you organize your small foyer?
  • Are there any tips in this post you think you could use?


* this post shared at: A Bowl Full of Lemons, Thrifty Decor Chick
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67 Comments
Adrienne link
3/4/2017 11:02:29 pm

Wow! That turned out so great. Well done. I love the clock.

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Ola
3/5/2017 12:59:14 am

Thank you Adrienne! It was a lot easier than I thought I would be.

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Shauna link
3/21/2017 10:16:52 am

I love this Ola!! I think the best part is the paint on the wall it made the area look bigger! I have a small entryway I'm working on revamping we are starting with paint for the Spring I can't wait!

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Nisha Syam link
3/5/2017 01:28:44 am

What a makeover! I just loved the clock! Foyer looks completely new now.

www.learn2livefully.com

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Ola
3/5/2017 01:09:13 pm

Thank you Nisha! Everyone seems to be loving that clock right now.

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Jessica link
3/5/2017 07:09:11 am

Great use of space! And very pretty too

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Ola
3/5/2017 01:10:04 pm

Thank you Jessica. I'm just wondering why I didn't do it sooner.

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Architectoffreetime link
3/5/2017 10:00:31 am

Love the methaporphosis of that corner! There is more light and it's modern without a big costs! Great work!

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Ola
3/5/2017 01:12:16 pm

Thank you Architect! The white accents, coupled with the mirrors have brightened the space tremendously. Several ppl on Facebook thought I had changed the paint color. Ha!

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Mia Gorrell
3/5/2017 03:45:52 pm

I love what you did with the space! I am often looking for ways to spruce up spaces in my home, so this was a wonderful tutorial.

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Ola
3/5/2017 07:02:22 pm

Thank you Mia! And the best to you in your home projects.

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Deimarys link
3/5/2017 05:13:44 pm

I love how you organized everything and it looks so well put together and elegant.

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Ola
3/5/2017 07:04:21 pm

Thank you Deimarys!

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Melissa link
3/5/2017 11:42:49 pm

Wow this is an incredible makeover! I love everything about it! Especially the slippers rack, I'd greatly suggest this at home. ☺

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Ola
3/6/2017 05:54:40 am

Thank you Melissa! I'm glad you liked this small makeover.

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David Elliott link
3/6/2017 12:05:22 am

I do like the new look of the foyer much better. These are great things to think about when trying to make small spaces feel warm and cozy.

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Ola
3/6/2017 05:55:23 am

Your so kind David. Thank you!

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blair villanueva
3/6/2017 03:21:30 am

it turns out to be cool and vety neat too! Great DIY idea :) Am excited to revamped my wall too :)

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Ola
3/6/2017 05:55:45 am

Thank you Blair!

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Houx link
3/6/2017 06:53:38 am

I just love what you did with this small space. I have basket at the door that we leave all our shoes in. It does get quite messy when all the shoes get piled up. I also have two kids...

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Ola
3/6/2017 01:57:50 pm

Totally understandable Houx. If you have the space for it, try assigning wall baskets for each person. Of course if your're entryway is larger than mine, that means your baskets could be a lot larger.

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Amber Myers
3/6/2017 07:34:14 am

What a great idea! This looks amazing. I love that clock.

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Ola
3/6/2017 01:58:38 pm

Thanks Amber. That clock is really getting a lot of love from people viewing this post.

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maria link
3/6/2017 08:55:09 am

How chic and creative! I love the after pictures. I never would have used a hanging file for shoes. These are all great ideas!

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Ola
3/6/2017 02:00:14 pm

Thanks Maria! As I always say, necessity is the mother of invention. In other words, you really don't invent certain things until you need them. Ha!

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Shane Prather
3/6/2017 09:14:25 am

Wow it is amazing how a couple of gold accents and organization can make such a difference in a small space! Well done.

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Ola
3/6/2017 02:06:21 pm

Thanks Shane! Who knew, right? I had no idea how this was going to come together in the end, and I too am happy with the results.

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Amrita link
3/6/2017 10:29:34 am

I loved how you did it .It's pretty. It's functional and easy to do.Love how creative your posts are

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Ola
3/6/2017 02:09:25 pm

Aww thanks Amrita for that vote of confidence! I'm glad to know that people are liking my content.

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Manavi Siddhanti link
3/6/2017 10:32:27 am

I really like your color theme and wouldn't change anything

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Ola
3/6/2017 06:23:24 pm

Thank you Manavi! I try to keep the color schemes man-friendly. My husband DOES live here too. Ha!

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Naomi // My Fair Olinda link
3/6/2017 11:05:37 am

Wow! Talk about a fabulous transformation. You really created a gorgeous and wonderfully functional foyer. Love it!

xoxo
Naomi
www.myfairolinda.com

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Ola
3/6/2017 02:10:15 pm

Thank you Naomi! I'm glad you liked this project.

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Quiry Engineer link
3/6/2017 11:22:34 am

Wow! That space has completely transformed. This was such a simple yet creative way to get everything needed from a foyer with chic aesthetics. Love love love this!

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Ola
3/6/2017 02:12:33 pm

Thank you Quiry Engineer! Yes, it was shamefully simple. So WHY did I let it go on for so long? Yikes!

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MishyV link
3/6/2017 01:48:45 pm

Huh love it! Wish mine look this good as well! I should try to make it as stylish as yours :) Gray is the new black!

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Ola
3/6/2017 02:14:50 pm

Yes, gray is definitely in these days. And it seems to be here to stay. I'm sure that you could easily duplicate this look, or something similar to it. I wish you the best on your foyer project! Thanks for visiting!

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Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com link
3/6/2017 02:00:59 pm

I love how you transformed the foyer and included easy to find items. Using the metal file folders as storage is such a clever idea.

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Ola
3/6/2017 02:17:09 pm

Thank you Tasheena! When you live in a small space, you definitely have to think outside the box.

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Joely Smith link
3/6/2017 02:28:56 pm

WOW now THAT is an impressive before and after! I love the way you used those office paper holders for shoe holders! I have a small foyer so I am going to take some tips from you!

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Ola
3/6/2017 06:19:57 pm

Please do use these ideas Joely! That's the whole premise behind why I write this blog - to share. I'm so glad you found this little project useful.

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Shannon link
3/6/2017 06:01:09 pm

I feel like you wrote this right for me! I have fairly tiny spaces that I'm looking to overhaul. Thank you!

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Ola
3/6/2017 06:21:19 pm

Yay! That's a win for both of us Shannon! I hope you find other posts that are featured on this blog to be helpful as well. Thank you for visiting, and for commenting.

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Saidah Washington link
3/6/2017 07:54:46 pm

I cry a little inside when i think about the size of my tiny foyer. My next house will have a large welcoming foyer where people aren't bumping into each other.

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Ola
3/6/2017 09:50:53 pm

Ohh 😲 Don't cry Saidah! Lol! We just have to me it work. Thanks for commenting.

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shreya link
3/6/2017 10:42:17 pm

Love the makeover. It has turned out so well,so clean and love the color.
XO,
Shreya | https://mymagicaltrunk.com/

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Ola
3/7/2017 08:43:01 am

Thank you Shreya!

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Crissy link
3/7/2017 01:28:57 am

I love how you redecorated the space. You got everything at such a good price! This definitely gave me an idea to redecorate my own space so I appreciate the inspiration.

~Crissy
www.whimsicalfawn.com

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Ola
3/7/2017 08:43:56 am

Thank you Crissy! I wish you the best as you take on your space!

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Aija link
3/7/2017 06:12:25 am

Love your storage idea for the shoes! Great transformation for the foyer overall

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Ola
3/7/2017 08:44:40 am

Thank you Aija! LOVE your name by the way.

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Natasha
3/7/2017 07:35:28 am

Amazing transformation! The gold really looks very chic and I love that you managed to create something great such a small space .

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Ola
3/7/2017 08:45:16 am

Thank you Natasha! I'm glad you liked the transformation as much as I do.

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Sheila Rhodes link
3/7/2017 09:40:30 am

This is beautiful! I love the colors you put together and not only is it beautiful, but functional too! I love the idea of the umbrella holder. Clever!!!! There is nothing like "Home Sweet Home". I am a hobby lobby, home goods girl! I have a little more space in my foyer, but not much. I do have a bench with baskets to hide our shoes with a mirror with hooks so I can check everything before I go out the door too! Loved this post and look forward to reading more. I'm on an organization kick too. We are getting a new bed which we can lift our heads, feet and even has massage so I am sprucing up our bedroom and I need to do my closet too! It is my nemesis!

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Ola
3/8/2017 09:15:46 am

Sheila, your excitement is contagious girl! My heart was just racing as I was reading your comment. Thank you so much!

I'm glad you liked this post. You will have to remember share your progress with me as you continue to organize your home. I'd like to cheer you on too. If you need a bit of inspiration for your closet organization, check out my post on that here: http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-8-give-your-closet-an-amazing-organization-makeover

Thank you again for the encouraging words!

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Divya link
3/7/2017 11:00:56 am

Gosh, you've got such fabulous ideas for small spaces! You make everything look so organized and clean!

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Ola
3/8/2017 09:16:47 am

Thank you so much Divya! I'm tryin', and I'm so grateful that others are appreciating my efforts.

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G&D Blog link
3/7/2017 11:21:43 am

Wow! I love the result! Its more welcoming than before.

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Ola
3/8/2017 09:20:01 am

I think so too G&D, thank you! I pass through this area several times a day, and it's amazing how calm I feel when I walk thru it now.

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Anosa link
3/8/2017 10:36:18 am

What a nice idea! Would love to do it this with my soon to be hubby! (still in progress of having a bab

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Ola
3/9/2017 09:36:57 am

Ohh! Congratulations Anosa! I wish you, your hubby and baby the absolute best!

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Brittany
3/8/2017 02:27:46 pm

I'm in love with the circle mirrors! Great for a dorm

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Ola
3/9/2017 09:33:53 am

That's actually a great idea Brittany! Thanks for visiting!

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Valerie link
3/8/2017 07:35:20 pm

Yes, yes yes. All great ideas. I love having a dedicated entry space for stuff.

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Ola
3/9/2017 09:34:27 am

Me too Valerie! Even if that space is small.

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Alicia Nicole link
3/8/2017 09:41:28 pm

I love this decor! Our foyer definitely needs a touch up so I'll keep these tips in mind :)

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Ola
3/9/2017 09:35:01 am

Thanks Alicia Nicole! I'm glad that I could be helpful.

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