This is the front of the house so you can get an idea of why the ceiling is octagon. Also a table I thought might work at the wall facing my front door. Large mirror over it?

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That's a very nice space! I would place a fairly large console table against the long wall, to catch things such as keys and mail, with a work of art above it. On the shorter wall I'd have a chair, which could be moved when necessary to the table. You have many possibilities here!

What a pretty space! Even without using LED lights, you may be able to get bulbs that have a higher color "temperature" to reduce the yellow cast., without the flickering effect.

Thank you! I was thinking a large mirror on that wall above the console table to bring some light in as it tends to get a bit dark in there and a gallery on the opposite wall with a chair as you suggested or a nice bench. We have a separate mud room which we all enter the house though. The foyer is only used for guest entry and to go upstairs.

@Partim, thank you! I’ll look into that. I really dislike the yellow cast as the space is so warm as it is. I’d love to repaint the walls lighter and redo the wood stairs and door to a darker tone but is not possible right now.

Your space is very lovely, especially your door and wood floors. I really hope that you do not darken the floors. As the budget allows I would replace the entry tile with wood to match your others, That alone would be so beautiful!

After your furniture choices have been made, a large rug would be very nice!

Such a big beautiful space to work with:)

That little trunk looks off in that landing area. I would opt for nothing in that cove.

What do the other furnishings in the home look like? Your front door looks very craftsman in style while the outside of your home doesn't. So I am wondering what your furnishings in the rest of the home look like? It would look silly for us to recommend things that don't really go with the rest of your home ;-). In the mean time I will see what I can come up with.

A pretty Persian would ground the entry space, not exactly sure of the size, or your style but...this is a 5x9

What about a multi-tier chandelier? If you go to the Houzz shop, you can search under Lighting, Chandeliers, and filter by type of fixture - multi-tier and by style, picking a direction you want to go in like Farmhouse or Craftsman. Scroll through the results to get ideas on what you like. You can use the View In Room feature to take a photo of your space and paste in the light fixture you are considering. I would also make sure the bottom of the new chandelier hangs several feet lower than the current one so that it has more presence in the foyer.

Some ideas.

1. A larger chandelier that comes down into the foyer

2. A large rug to ground the space

I would do a chest on the wall as shown above. Something that isnt "leggy" and can actually ground the space and add some visual weight to the space.

3.A large piece of art above it. The one you have is too small.

4. A lamp and some greenery and or a tray on top of the chest

5. A chair. Don't be shy about its size. Not overwhelming but something large enough to make an impact. A higher backed chair would be good. You have a whole lot of ceiling you are trying to work around the scale of.

6. Not sure of you gave the dimensions. I may have missed them but you may have room for a round table in the center as well.

You mentioned blue but I don't have any other visuals to know your style . So these are ideas that would look good but may not fall in line with what else you have in the home.

Oh wait the last photo of the wall hadn't loaded for me. Let me analyze this again.

A round table , large piece of art work and chair would work in L of stairs and bring the chest a mirror and lamp to the empty wall which I am visualizing is to the right of the front door as you walk in.

Part of your lighting problem is your fixture is far too high! You need to find one with more lights and drop it down to the appropriate level for this space.

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It would be helpful for those here to get an idea of your style. I’m a bit confused looking at the exterior of your home which is lovely but has a coastal vibe. The door is beautiful and I think is the star in your foyer but has a craftsman feel . The richness of the wood makes me want to redo your staircase! There’s a mix of styles here and the room is empty. What’s in the adjoining rooms?

Beth H you provided beautiful foyer pics but isn’t that rectangular piece of art work in pic#1 awfully high?

@pamelamacleod, you mean the example foyer pictures posted? Yes I see the large art, but for me it works because of the height of the ceiling, the color and the perspective from which you view the art. Just my opinion, I'm not a pro.

Same here, I’m no pro but it looks really weird to me. Thanks for weighing in...

it's a little odd looking. i could go either way with it

@pamelamacleod, I might have centered the art differently on the bottom run of the stairs, that is what perhaps 'feels' a bit off.

@Beth H. :, I like it, but as I said above - I might have centered it differently; where it is now feels slightly off balance.

yes agree,,,

To me the pic with the three simple silhouettes (thank heavens for spell check😜) that follow the line of wall looks so much better. I have a thing about how art is hung, not that I am necessarily right.

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Are we critiquing an inspiration photo😳

@lynartist, it would seem so - it was an example, that prompted a few comments...NOW back to the foyer ;-)

It would be nice if this foyer reflected in some way the exterior style of this home. I think the walls could benefit from some wainscoting , board & batten or other type mill work. It’s a shame to not take advantage of the architecture that is here and the space!

@lynartist, yes but I have not seen the OP come back telling us her style. For example what the other rooms look like adjacent to this space, etc. except to tell us in the post she wants to keep it neutral in the foyer with beige, whites and blue hues. It's tough to know how to provide ideas without more of a sense of the whole space and her preferred style. As both you and @Design Interior South have mentioned the front door looks craftsman and I too agree w/you the style outside looks coastal. Hoping for more guidance.

Oh well! Maybe she will come back.

Thank you everyone! Sorry it took me a while to get back to all these great suggestions. My house has a craftsman vibe downstairs. The entire kitchen is maple wood and there is wood flooring and maple wood build in cabinets. There is a fireplace there with bluestone. That’s why I wanted to pick up blue tones. I want to make changes in the kitchen and living room.
@Sableincal, i like the table idea but I could see my little ones climbing and toppling it over.
@grapefruit thank you! I do love the door and the idea of replacing the tile with wood.
@Beth I am absolutely in love with that white chandelier you posted and the entire foyer in the picture you posted. The rug color is on point with my wall color and space. I like the wall panels also. I’m not so into plants but I could see how it would bring beauty to my space.
@queenmargo, yes the trunk needs to go. It’s such a strange little cove. Best to not bring attention it it.
@Design Interior South, the outside definitely does not flow with the inside. The exterior is a light grey with white windows as you see. Inside has this yellow creme tone paint with a lot of maple wood (kitchen, maple, living room maple built in, floors in living room wood, natural wood French doors in kitchen) maple wood furnishings in the mud room and master bedroom. No exposed beams and all trimming are while. I love that oversized blue chair you put in there and the gorgeous multi color blue rug. The wall art is very nice too as is the chest to the right of the picture. Love the darker chair also and the round table you suggested. Thank you!
@ginatay123, a multi tier chandelier sounds nice. Thank you for the advice. My husband loves the craftsman vibe we have in the house but I keep wanting to change some of that to reflect the outside of the house. I like traditional with a touch of farmhouse and I do like some craftsman pieces but not all out craftsman but of course the house needs to tie in and flow together. Thank you for the advice on where to find and search for chandeliers.
@lynartist I’ll look into the height for the next one. I like the two tier chandeliers you suggested also. The door is definitely the showpiece there as you said. It’s hard for me to pick more furniture for that area because I don’t want any more natural wood there or dark pieces so I’m thinking light and white but not sure if it will work with the craftsman door and all the other maple wood I have in my home.
I will post some pictures of the rest of the house in a bit

Correction, cherry wood tone

Here are some pictures of other rooms in my house. I will say that theses rooms were already furnished and decorated before I came so they do not reflect my style. I’ve been living in this house for 8 years and I am now making changes to every room. Starting with the foyer. How can I make the inside flow more with the exterior of my home. The house picture was taken from the backyard. Thank you!

Our bedroom set which I would like to paint white.

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I thought introducing a soft blue to the foyer would flow wall with the bluestone on the fireplace. In the above pictures of gorgeous undated foyers the wall paint colors are more fresh and light. I don’t see any yellow there whatsoever. I may in fact have to change to paint to get the look I want here.

I would add a doormat that brings color into your space and an entry table. You can also add unique artwork on your empty walls. Here is a video of someone who redid their entryway I hope it helps you out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am_PmWs2qIs.

@Michael Smith, Thank you for that great video. She’s amazing to do it all her self and I love how her significant other lets her decorate the way she wants.