Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
Designer Arianne Bellizaire was inspired by the home's original wallcovering. Htv Transfer Tape
This former receiving room boasted a wallcovering that just had to stay. “I felt like this was an opportunity to show people, if you have a house with amazing features or details, don’t rip them out,” designer Arianne Bellizaire says. “Lean into it, make it relevant, and honor the roots of the house in a fresh new way!”
Bellizaire did just that for our Whole Home 2023 while giving the room a more modern sensibility, choosing two shades of blue paint (Hague Blue and Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball) to simultaneously enhance and ground the damask. From there, she carved out a true entryway—not just a vast hallway that flowed into other spaces but a place where you could greet guests before moving into the nearby dining room.
In addition to the entryway, Bellizaire updated the home's airy stair landing. She chose a geometric wallpaper by Zoffany to welcome guests into the home. The modern print draws inspiration from the past as you walk upstairs into the future. A small sitting area waits at the top of the stairs with a window that overlooks the untiled roofline. Hunter Douglas two-way automated shades give the option to control the natural light in a space while blocking less-than-ideal views. And custom dividers pulled from Architectural Grille's Frank Lloyd Wright collection can be moved easily, signaling to guests which spaces are off-limits.
ENTRYWAY Furniture: Lee Industries. Dresser and Bookshelf: Serena & Lily. Art: Minted. Tables and Accessories: Jayson Home. Wallcovering (ceiling): Phillip Jeffries. Wallpaper lining shelves: Morris & Co. Rug: Fibreworks. Thermostat: Trane. Paint: Hague Blue and Oval Room Blue, Farrow & Ball. HVAC Covers: Architectural Grille. Custom Closets: California Closets. Lighting: Visual Comfort & Co. LANDING Wallcoverings: Zoffany. Furniture: Lee Industries. Shades: Hunter Douglas. Room Dividers: Architectural Grille. Art: Minted. Paint: Hague Blue, Farrow & Ball. Lighting: Visual Comfort & Co.
Designer headshot courtesy of Girls at Flourish.
Is a Foyer Different From an Entryway?
22 Stair Railing Ideas to Upgrade Your Space
52 Foyers That Create an Amazing First Impression
33 Chic Mudroom Ideas to Steal From Designers
31 Clever Entryway Decor Ideas for Small Spaces
20 Entryway Bench Ideas That’ll Make Life Easier
Why Graphic Wallpaper Belongs in the Entryway
The Best Door Knockers for a Good First Impression
25 Unique Staircases We Can't Stop Staring At
The Clever Hallway Decor Tip That Takes Up 0 Space
10 Sneaky Ways to Fake a Foyer
A Part of Hearst Digital Media
We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.
Silk Printing Heat Transfer Reflective Sheeting ©2023 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.