A little bit of us is always envious of a proper entryway in a home (since both of ours have been just a door that opens into a room). Plus, with our own plans to do some sort of board and batten in our hallway eventually, we’re totally loving Jenna Sue’s sweet makeover of her foyer. Here’s her email:
We’re in the middle of 92,835 projects at our house, but we recently completed one that we’re pretty proud of and I thought I’d pass it your way. Our entryway started out with old white faux marble tile floors, metallic floral wallpaper, and a cheap outdated light fixture.
We ended up replacing the floor with travertine-style porcelain tile, DIYing board and batten with coat hooks, adding a fresh coat of paint, and a new rustic light fixture.
I designed some art for the space and voila!
We love the open feeling you get when you walk into the house now, it’s such a breath of fresh air.
Thanks for looking, and I can’t wait to see how your kitchen turns out (we’re adding open shelving in ours soon too, can’t wait!) -Jenna Sue
You can read more about the processand see extra photos of the foyer-y goodness here on her blog. And if you’re pining over some of her art, she’s got a shop where you can snag your own. Thanks so much for sharing Jenna Sue! Let’s play the favorite-part game. Sherry loves the board and batten along with the cool industrial light and I’m into those dark coat hooks (along with the board and batten).
Megan says
Very fresh, updated and cozy!
justy says
So nice!
amy good house says
Great makeover! I’m wondering – do you have plans to partition off the area in front of your door to create a foyer?
YoungHouseLove says
I think we love things open so much that we’d rather use things like an area rug near the door to define that zone – and add art and other items to give that area some atmosphere and presence apart from the dining room. Should be fun to see where we end up for sure!
xo,
s
Katy @ The Non-Consumer Advocate says
What a great transformation! It must put you in a good mood every time you enter your home.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”
Kayla says
I’ve seen this makeover on Pinterest… it is so beautiful. I love it!
Ali says
12,000,000 times better!! Love it!
Heather S says
Hey, I recognize this foyer I have pined over it at pinterest! I love the wall treatment & her artwork!
Jenny says
Gorgeous!
Kelsey says
Love it! I just recently bought some some artwork from her shop as well. She does an amazing job!
sean blume says
amazing work
love it !!!!!!
Rad Designing says
Thanks for posting this…. ran over to her site and i adore their design style! Just added yet another blog to my list of must reads!
Chez says
I looked everywhere on her blog but can’t seem to find any information about the tile they used here. Did they happen to give you guys any details on that? It’s exactly what I’m thinking of for my entry way!!
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping she’ll stop in with that info for ya!
xo,
s
Allison says
I think she mentioned she got them from Amazon
Jenna Sue says
Hi Chez!
It’s from Lowe’s, called Giotto Grey. I have a complete source list on my Florida Home page here: http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/p/florida-home.html
Amanda C. says
“Floor Tile: Lowe’s (Giotto Grey” per her website. I am sure you can find it online or in store from there! :)
Catie says
nothing to do with the redesign – saw these on pinterest just now and thought of you guys.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70963932/placemats-teal-paint-chip-placemats-set?ga_search_query=paint%2Bchip&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5215964
YoungHouseLove says
So charming!
xo,
s
Laurie says
It looks so much bigger! Very nice, love the light fixture!
Amanda Wells says
Loving that board and batten! So fresh and cheery!
http://www.amandadovewells.com/?page_id=45
Vicky says
You mentioned you want to do board and battan in the hallway someday, Does this mean you’re taking down your gorgeous gallery wall? I love it so much but I know it’s your house so I’m just curious. Everything you guys do turns out beautiful.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh not that hallway, the one that leads to the back bedrooms!
xo,
s
Debbie says
I love this makeover! One small cheap suggestion: paint the door on the inside. When I did this my entry way became more grounded. Maybe the paint on (vs sprayed) oil rubbed bronze color by Rustoleum….all the hardware are fixtures will come together.
Jill Stigs says
LOVE IT!! I am a new follower to her blog now.
Amanda K says
gorgeous!
I’m jealous of entryways, too (we also live in a ranch). Right now ours is a little cluttered, so I’m gathering ideas to spruce it up. I’m actually hoping you guys tackle yours next so I can see what you come up with ;)
John@Our Home From Scratch says
I skip a YHL day and look what I miss! That B&B looks amazing! Crazy what some paint and hardwood strips can do for an entry.
Melanie says
I love the entry – it is classic, fresh and INVITING!
Patti says
This is such a small project but what a huge difference! Love the paint colors she chose and the zip code or house number print … I’m gonna steal that one!
P.S. to S&J: I don’t know how to post a link in comments but Pier One has dinnerware on sale that would look great in your kitchen, it’s called Atlas.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks! Can’t wait to see it!
xo,
s
Maggie G says
I have this in my Pinterest! LOVE the board and batten and the contrast between the white and dark elements. Just gorgeous!
sara says
Stunning Jenna Sue, just stunning!
Marilu Luna says
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Dining/tabid/977/CategoryId/109/ProductId/36226/ProductName/Atlas-Dinnerware/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Sheri & John:
I hope you can access this website to see these dishes that I think would go so great in your new kitchen. Not sure how I could have snapshot them so that you could see easily.
Love your new kitchen. So bright and cheerful!
YoungHouseLove says
They’re gorgeous! You’re the second one to recommend those! Love it.
xo,
s
Lacey Vander Plaats says
This is so crazy! I pinned this entryway the other day!!! (before I read this) I love it! Great minds.
Julie says
Beautiful! Mind sharing where you got the light fixture from? I’m in LOVE!
YoungHouseLove says
I think if you hop over to her blog she has that info for ya! Hope it helps!
xo,
s
jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says
I LOVE the board and batten with the hooks. Such a beautiful space. Thanks for sharing :)
Ashley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl says
I really like what they did! It looks awesome now!
jja says
I can not even imagine to live without the proper entry and to let in directly all the dirt from outside.
Jenna at Homeslice says
Oh I love the molding. So updated and FRESH!
Lisa Williams says
Beautiful, crisp and clean. My foyer is tiny and we are thinking of this treatment, wonder how the board and batten will do going down stairs?
Katie Martin says
I love the way this entryway turned out! All the choices were so well done, from the simple but effective travertine-style porcelain to that amazing light fixture. Plus, I adore having hooks near doors to hang things; I think that is a choice more homeowners should jump on because it is so practical. Do you know if the homeowners redid the flooring themselves or hired someone? I’m just wondering how difficult it was if they did it themselves. They did a great job!
YoungHouseLove says
Maybe try clicking over to her blog for that info? Hope it helps!
xo,
s
mary says
amazing. what paint color did you use??!!
Joyce says
Love everything about this entryway! Can you tell me what color is on the top of the wall? It’s a beautiful contrast with the white panels!
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping she drops in with that info!
xo,
s
Kelly says
What is the paint color called?
YoungHouseLove says
I think she might have dropped by with that info in the comments section, or you can click over to her blog to find out over there. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Amanda says
This is captivating. Fresh fresh fresh.
Amanda says
Would you mind telling me where the link is to the list of paint colours you used in this hallway please?
YoungHouseLove says
Hope she drops by with that info!
xo,
s
Elle says
Love the makeover. It gives my house hope1
pam desrosiers says
Love the entry way…beautiful…what is the name of that color,just love it.
YoungHouseLove says
Hope she drops in with that info (it might have already been shared if you scroll back in the comments :)
xo
s
Scott says
That entry way looks so much better. Good job :)
Lindsey says
FYI–I loved your ceiling light and scoured the internet for one…they sell it at Cabelas! I shall be ordering two to hang in our hallway!! Thanks for providing all the details about your project!