Please help me pick a medallion or not for foyer.

15 years ago

We are building a stucco split bedroom ranch in the Spanish Revival/Mediterranean style as the bones of the house. Meaning everything permanent that is attached to the house has this feel to it. I have since learned from another post (thanks for the info) I like to decorate in the transitional style.

Okay so with that in mind. The house has a very casual and open layout. Basically a great room with rooms branching off of it. I wanted to some how define the entry visually. I borrowed these medallions can I get an opinion on which you like better and why.

Option 1

Option 2

The first medallion is laying in the entry the second gives an idea to tile and wall color.

Thanks everyone.

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Comments (15)

demeron
15 years ago
I think they are both utterly cool. So long as you are sure you don't want a rug in the foyer (which I think would compete) I think either would be gorgeous. I kind of fancy the larger one, especially if the other foyer things were kept simple so as not to compete too much.
demeron
15 years ago
I think they are both utterly cool. So long as you are sure you don't want a rug in the foyer (which I think would compete) I think either would be gorgeous. I kind of fancy the larger one, especially if the other foyer things were kept simple so as not to compete too much.
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wodka
15 years ago
I like option 1, too. More neutral, and would probably blend with your other accessories and surroundings, but both are very pretty.
jerseygirl_1
15 years ago
#1 had my vote. I love the detail of the design.
annzgw
15 years ago
Are you choosing between size also, or will they both be the same size as the first one?

If it's going on the tile that is in the second pic, I like the muted colors of #2.
If it's going on a dark brown tile (similar to background of the first pic) then probably #1.
tiger_lily_zone_8
15 years ago
Definitely number 1, very pretty...

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les917
15 years ago
If the actual entry space is only as large as the dark area in the first pix, I think the medallion is too large for the space. I like the design, but it needs more 'breathing room' around it. People walking in the door won't really appreciate it because they will be standing on it.

The second one is very greek islands to me. Not sure it would fit the decor you described.

I would either go smaller in the first design and color way, or do some kind of insets in the floor tile for interest instead.
acoreana
15 years ago
My vote is for #2 - you state your style is transitional which according to the post in which it is described explains that it is a blend of modern & traditional, etc. #2 gives a nod to the Mediterranean mosaics while being clean lined enough to fit in with a more transitional decor IMHO :).
Kathleen McGuire
15 years ago
I love the design and colors of #1, but I agree with Les that it needs to be a wee bit smaller in that space.
emilynewhome
15 years ago
I'm not a decorator, but it seems to me that if xoxosmom used a rug it would cover the same area as the first medallion (which I really like). Is there a rule of thumb for tile/wood medallions, for future reference?
mustangs81
15 years ago
I like #1 but it may be too large as mentioned.

I had much the same decisions to make recently. My foyer is only 10' wide and what I tried first was too large. I found a smaller (but not as fancy as yours) medallion but it was too small. The installer (who was very skilled) said he could add a border. I really like the result of the smaller medallion with a border crafted of the floor tile.
whenicit
15 years ago
Mustangs - love yours! I think this would work in a more transitional style home too. The mosaics seem sort of southwest to me (but I am no decorator).

Also, if you think you might need a rug I would skip it and just get a beautiful rug that will be functional and easily switched out.
patti_bee
15 years ago
How about something like this fabulous tile 'rug' at the Adamson House in Malibu? Click the right photo for a closeup. I have seen tile rugs at showrooms like Mission Tile West. Try this gallery of floor designs -- http://www.missiontilewest.com/showroom/floors.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Adamson House tile rug
theroselvr
15 years ago
Please help me pick a medallion or not for foyer.

Not a fan of them and I wouldn't do one in my home due to it affecting a potential sale at some point. I would much rather have a nice tile in a pattern.

Right now medallions seem to be the in thing. Eventually houses will be sold that are being built now, all having different medallions. The potential buyer would have to like what you picked out. My tastes are more towards something like Mustangs picked, but not everyone likes floral either lol

As a buyer, having to remove flooring like that is a messy job, and if I could find a house without one, I would go for that.
CaroleOH
15 years ago
I like the first one best. I think it would look really nice with dark chocolate brown tile all around it or maybe have a 3" border around the perimeter in the dark brown with the medallion in the middle.

In regards to its size, it may be a tad too big, but not way out of proportion. One thought if it wasn't available in a smaller diameter is to not put in the last circle of tiles.