Foyer: Before & After

I have been working with Urban Grace Interiors on a design for our foyer.  Yes, we have been in the house for almost one year and I am just now finishing the foyer.  I just want everything to be just right, not too plain and not too fancy, I just can't help it.  I have told you about the long distance design in previous posts.  I am going to walk you through the whole process since this is a relatively small space to discuss.

I email Allison and tell her that I want to begin the design plan for the foyer.  She checks their calendar and lets me know when they can begin.  She asks for measurements of the space and any inspiration pics or ideas I want incorporated into the design.  Here is what I sent Allison to get the whole thing started:

{Traditional Home}

I tell Allison that I love the Lillian August lamps, the scale of the artwork, the gray table, the whole enchilada. She starts pricing some of the pieces. The artwork is by artist Janet Slom.  I Googled the artist and quickly decided I could not afford any of her work, so I immediately tell Allison to find something affordable, see this post.  She found a table that looked really close to the inspiration and priced the Lillian August Lamp$$$.

This is what we came up with:

 

{Before}

{After}

{Before]

{After}

Sources:

Paint - Sherwin Williams, Grassland

Light - Kate Lantern, Visual Comfort

Artwork - Sarah Griffith

Lamps - Madison Lamps, Ballard Designs

Upholstered Ottoman - Ballard Designs, I already had this

Console Table - I already had this too

I saved some money by using the existing console table that I originally had behind the sofa and tucking the ottoman underneath to fill the space.  I also purchased the Madison Lamps instead of the Lillian August because of the cost. 

I am super happy with the design and the result!