atHOME Victoria Issue 1 Feb. 2015 | Page 63

GET REFLECTIVE BE ARTFUL Make sure your intentional foyer has some type of a mirror. Not only is it a beautiful décor accent that anchors the entryway, but it bounces light and reflections around the room, giving the illusion of more [not less] space. Personal collections add charm and personality to a home, and the foyer is the perfect place for framed photos and artwork. Don’t be afraid to hang several different pieces of varying colours and styles. A gallery wall actually opens up a room, instead of closing it in. THINK OPEN SPACES EAMES INSPIRED SYLVESTER CHAIR In a small apartment, you don’t want to block the entryway from the rest of the space. Instead concentrate on making your intentional foyer blend in with its immediate surroundings. Scan Designs, $129 AH IF YOUR LANDLORD IS STICKY ABOUT WALL HOLES hang art with 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips. Walmart, London Drugs and Canadian Tire always have them in stock.