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May 21, 2010

Nestor's Nest: What Does Foyer Color Say About A Home?

What color do you and your guests first see as the front door opens?  Is it inviting, invigorating, calm, subdued, complex, or busy? 

You can determine the mood you want to set and plan your weekend around making it come to life!  Make a statement with with just the right paint color, edited accesories like artwork or furniture, and details like a unique lighting fixture.

Remember to use a high quality low or zero VOC paint that can be made in your choice of colors;  it dries quickly with no lingering smell.

Here's how one homeowner, Samantha Nestor, and her designer, Christopher Coleman, combined Pear Green walls in Aura, heirlooms from her family and well-priced pieces from Home Goods to create an entrance that sets the mood for her home.

Foyer Color

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This foyer is full of color kissed with sunlight.  It draws you into the home and says the homeowners are fun, well traveled, and confident in their colors!  What do your foyer colors say about you?

Stay tuned for Monday's post on how to really design areas of your home on a real budget and always in high style!

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