The Final Reveal is finally here for the One Room Challenge. For those of you just joining me, I chose my foyer as my room in this fun six-week event hosted by Linda of Calling It Home. I have been in my home for sixteen years and it was time to glam up the entry.
I had my coat closet, stair treads and stair rails painted glossy black. It made such a difference! Brass handles popped on the doors vs. the former wood handles that just blended in. I replaced our 1980’s smoked glass chandelier with a gold leaf one that I absolutely love.
The Berber stair runner was replaced with a gorgeous New Zealand wool leopard runner. Our brass stair rods were polished and looks so rich against the carpet and black treads.
I needed a new entry rug. I have been looking for months. I was limited to a 1/2″ pile thickness so my door would easily glide over it. This was not an easy find! Neutral rugs did nothing for me. My dining room to the right of the entry is a mustard yellow; my den to the left of the entry is red. This rug not only pulled the three rooms together, it also brightened the foyer immensely.
Two items haven’t arrived yet but I can’t let that get in the way of my excitement to have the room 90% finished! More about that later in the post.
Foyer Reveal
Welcome to my new foyer.
Details Details Details
As soon as I saw a picture of this chandelier on-line, I knew it was the one I wanted. I struggled to find one that was a semi flush fixture. Our ceiling height isn’t very tall so I had to find one that wouldn’t hang too low for our tall guests.
The black paint accentuated the architectural details of the doors. The darker doors added depth and a touch of elegance to the room. I searched high and low for solid brass rings for door knobs. We love the look of the doors.
My hunt for a leopard carpet to use as my stair runner was my biggest challenge in this whole project. As I have said before, animal print can either be elegant and classic or cheap and cheesy.
I was thrilled when I finally came across this New Zealand wool leopard carpet that I had custom-made for my stair runner. We polished our brass rods and it completed the look I was going for.
Before & After Foyer Pictures
Here are pictures showing the before and after pictures of the foyer.
Party No Shows
Unfortunately my gold bar cart has not arrived and will be late to the party. The bar cart was supposed to be here this past Monday and when I called to follow-up I found out it hadn’t even shipped yet!
The bar cart will be placed under the mirror in my foyer and simply accessorized with flowers and a few other accessories. When entertaining, it can then turn into a portable bar or serving piece.
I would love some feedback from you. Do you like the addition of black or do you prefer the natural oak wood? How about the entry rug? Do you like the pop of color?
What room in your home would you like to redo?
If you are new to my blog, you can click the following links for the previous five weeks of the One Room Challenge to see my progress.
Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5.
You can also check out the other 97 participants in this One Room Challenge linking event by clicking here and the 20 main participants by clicking here. I can’t wait to go through each site to see the before and after pictures. Thank you Linda of Calling it Home … it has been a fun ride!
I love what you have done to your entry way!!! Just gorgeous.
Thank you for your kind words Lori!
Love…absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Cheryl!
OMG, it looks great! I love the light, the black door, and the animal print stair runner. I think the colorful rug brightens it up. Can’t wait to see what you do with the bar cart. Great work Elaine!
Thanks Sherry for the great photography!
Elaine, I love what you did, it’s gorgeous!. By the way Happy Belated Birthday!
Thanks Pam for your kind words and birthday wishes! Hope you are well!
Best,
Elaine
Wow! Your entry turned out amazing! I love, love, love your stair runner. The closet doors look great painted black & I am partial to those brass pulls!
Thanks Wendy. It was a fun project!
I love the black! It makes the space look so much more polished. That rug is such a fun pop of color too! Great work!
Thanks Sam. I appreciate your kind words!
Yes to all of it! The black accents ground everything and give it a luxe feel. The leopard runner is AMAZING. I have been sourcing leopard print for over year to find one for my hallway – SO HARD to get just right. I would love it if you would share your source. I have found one from Stanton that is close but still looking…
Bravo!
Thanks Emily. I will email you the carpet source when I get back to my office! It was my biggest challenge. I looked for months and when I saw this one, I knew it was it! I appreciate your kind words!
Best,
Elaine
where can i purchase the stairs carpet runner?
Cathy – I emailed you all the details. Thanks for stopping by.
I’d love to know where you sourced your carpet runner as well! Its gorgeous.
Thanks,
Meredith
Hi Meredith. I sent you an email with all of the details! Thanks.
I sent you an email Meredith with the info.
Can I also get the runner info?
Hi Diane – I just sent you an email.
Can I get the runner information also, please? Stunning!
Would you share the source of the runner? It’s beautiful.
Britton – I have emailed you.
Wow~ An absolutely stunning space! I love the stairway and the entry rug. As a fellow 6 week participant the six weeks was indeed a challenge and you rose up. Well done!
Thank you Laura for your kind words. I loved participating in the ORC — such a fun challenge!
can you send me the source for your stair runner carpet and name and color
Wow Elaine! You created a fabulous foyer space. I love everything especially that stair runner! Be still my heart!
Shelly
Thanks Shelly. It was such a fun event to participate in.
Duh…..do we like it? I love it! You made some great decisions! Love the runner, the light fixture….all of it! Great makeover!
I think your entry hall looks fabulous. I really like all of your choices but two stand out to me. I am amazed at the difference made by painting the closet doors black. It seems to add a richness to the foyer. Also, the rug you chose is perfect. If I were in a rug showroom or shopping on line; this is not a rug that I would be drawn to but it accomplishes the bridge between the two rooms on either side. You’ve taught me to look at options differently and I appreciate that. Thank you for sharing your work!
Thank you Brenda for your kind words!
What a great transformation. I love the rug and light fixture. Your ceilings feel taller :). Pretty!
Thanks Linda for hosting such a fun event! Looking forward to the next one!
Love the painted black door and stairs – it adds so much glam to the entry. And that light fixture is everything. Great job Elaine!
oh that black closet door is something special! the leopard runner is just such an amazing focal point….it’s all really great. job well done!
Thanks Tara. I was amazed at the difference the black doors made! I appreciate your comments!
Elaine, this is beautiful! I LOVE that chandelier! It looks fabulous and those cheetah print stairs are great!! Great job!!
Thank you! It was love at first sight with the chandelier for me too! I appreciate your kind words!
Elaine, all I can say is, WOW! I loove that leopard print runner, the black door, and that ‘chandy’….oh me, oh my! It’s stunning! You fulfilled my dream…lol
Thank you Delia. It was a lot of fun. It’s amazing how much you can do with a little foyer!
I just love and adore the leopard runner! its an amazing transformation–congrats!
Thanks Stephanie! The leopard rug was a huge fix for my animal print obsession 🙂
Wow this turned out absolutely beautiful! It all ties in perfectly together! I hope you will post an update when your bar cart arrives, I would love to see how you style it!
You did such a great job with the entryway! I love the animal print in contrast with the bright pink rug. It’s so funky yet sophisticated! I was wondering where you found the leopard carpet? Love love love! 🙂
Thanks Katie for your kind words. I have sent you a direct email.
Love the stairs! Would you share your stair runner source with me? Many thanks!
Andrea
I sent you an email with all the info.
My best,
Elaine
Hi there! I just stumbled upon your blog searching for a runner and am in LOVE with yours! Would be ever so grateful if you would share your source with me. Many thanks and keep up the great work!!
Hi Nicole. I’ll send you an email with the info.
I would love to know where the leopard runner is from as well as the paint color/brand of your black doors! Gorgeous, all of it!
Please send me the leopard runner info too PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. I have been looking for “the right” leopard print for a year and I always come back to yours.
I adore the leopard carpet, can you please share the name of the manufacturer? And also the brand and color of the black paint on the doors? I love your foyer makeover it’s absolutely perfect!
I would love to know the manufacturer etc./info for purchasing the leopard print runner. I’ve finally been able to finish my renovations and the finishing touches will make all the difference. I’ve been looking for the right runner for years and I still keep coming back to your post about yours. I live in Ontario so I hope my local carpet place can order it in for me with the info. you provide. I always enjoy reading your blog, so full of great ideas and beautiful things.
I sent you and email Jane
I just stumbled upon your blog and love your foyer transformation! I just had my hardwoods darkened and old runner removed and am now trying to find a classic leopard – I love yours! Do you mind sharing the name and source?
It was be much appreciated:)
Thanks! And great job!
S
Wow! Great Job!
What I like most is your Stylish attention to detail.
Changing the finishes on the stairs made a Big Difference. While the runner is what captures peoples eye it’s the back drop of the stair finishes that gives it it’s polish.
Also the Brass/Gold accents tying it all together. And you got that doorbell painted to blend in nicely.
They say “God is in the details”, you Got it Goddess!
Thanks for sharing, Blessings
I, too, would love the information on that runner!
can you send me the source for your stair runner carpet and name and color
I’ve emailed you Dorothy.
Beautiful, would you also sent me info on the source for your stair runner, thank you
I have emailed you Linda.