My sister and I have a lot of little things in common – we both have an embarrassing love of the Bachelor/Bachelorette, think that nothing beats McDonald’s Coke, and…. we’re both decorating slow-pokes. When we decide to decorate a room, it’s something that comes together over months (sometimes years) rather than days or weeks. Such was the case for my sister’s foyer – over two years ago I blogged about some beautiful options for chests for her foyer that she was starting to decorate. But it wasn’t until just a few months ago that she finished off the space – it was worth the time it took because she did such a fabulous job. It looks beautiful! (post includes some affiliate links)
A chest or console was her first step in decorating the space and out of the options I found for her, this is the one she ended up going with:
Isn’t it gorgeous?! (It is a Hooker piece that she bought from Horchow but unfortunately it’s no longer available on their site.)
Next came the mirror – we found it at a home store in Wilmington, N.C. when we were visiting my parents last year:
Her foyer went from being completely empty:
to looking like this (hello beautiful!):
If you have a good eye, you may have noticed that there is a patterned rug laying in front of her RH furniture piece. I am seriously coveting it – so, so beautiful and it’s in my much loved combination of gray/taupe and white (unfortunately this exact rug is no longer available):
Now that she’s got the major players in the room place, it’s on to an ottoman, art, drapes, and decorative accessories. I’ll be sure to share some “after” pics of her space once it’s all done because it’s sure to be a stunner!
Hope you have some great summer plans in place for the weekend – enjoy!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
July 12, 2014 at 7:52 amHer foyer is gorgeous. I love that chest, so pretty and I agree the rug in her familyroom is fabulous..
Calypso In The Country says
July 12, 2014 at 8:40 amKris, her foyer turned out beautiful and I am in love with that chest in there! As you might know, I am a huge fan of those silly Bachelor/Bachelorette shows too!…and I take forever with decorating decisions. Glad to know I am not alone! Have a great weekend!
-Shelley
Lory Owens says
July 12, 2014 at 9:33 amThe foyer is LOVELY! I also think it’s great that you and your sister get to spend quality time together doing something that you both enjoy. Have a great weekend!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
July 15, 2014 at 12:06 amThanks Lory – you’re right, we have so much fun shopping and decorating together. Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Simply LKJ says
July 12, 2014 at 11:57 amThe foyer is beautiful. Love that dresser. And, the bones for her family room are amazing.
savvy shopper says
July 12, 2014 at 2:51 pmBeautiful! Love everything – the dresser, rug, cabinet. Lucky sister to have you help with her decor decisions, and your love of the bachelorette made me wonder…. coastal decor, elephants, and now the bachelorette – can you say cybertwin? 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
July 15, 2014 at 12:07 amSo funny – maybe you are our long-lost third sister??
Vel Criste says
July 13, 2014 at 10:17 amI guess great tastes truly run in families – I think everything your sister did and chose is perfect! in love with that chest too!
therelishedroost says
July 13, 2014 at 11:07 amWhat a lovely job she did!!!
pam {simple details} says
July 13, 2014 at 3:42 pmGorgeous! I love the beautiful timeless pieces and neutrals she chose, so pretty! Those chairs from World Market have always been a favorite!. The molding and column details are stunning, what a great update!
Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says
July 13, 2014 at 6:56 pmHello, beautiful, indeed! The lines of the mirror pick up the fretwork detail of the chest wonderfully. Great job, you two! I love the transformation! Cheers – Loi
Phyllis @Around the House says
July 13, 2014 at 9:51 pmI love your beautiful home and I love that chest with the mirror, I love the look…so pretty and I love how the room can be changed so quickly with a piece or two of furniture…loved the post and I will be back again…..Phyllis
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
July 14, 2014 at 9:35 amKris, your sister’s new chest and mirror in the foyer are so pretty……and that piece from RH….oh my stars I lovvvvvvvvvvvve it so!!! The two of you must have had fun styling that puppy up!
Becky {This Is Happiness} says
July 14, 2014 at 9:49 amSuch a beautiful home! Love how the foyer turned out with the gorgeous chest and fabulous mirror! You also both have a great eye for style in common 😉
Mary Ann Pickett says
July 15, 2014 at 6:29 pmThis is truly gorgeous. Love all the details.
Carla @ Inside Home Living says
July 17, 2014 at 8:07 amHa! yes I noticed the rug before the mouldings!! me and my rugs… love a good rug. The chest is gorgeous and oh those moudlings are to die for!! such a great idea, thanks for sharing and to your sister, can’t wait to see the finished room x
Holly Gruszka says
July 24, 2014 at 2:00 pmThe addition of the mouldings is brilliant and I love how they look – also love the look of the chest in her foyer. amazing how it brings her foyer to life too. I hope my girls talk decorating together when they get older (and fountain sodas) :).
Carolyn says
June 17, 2015 at 1:33 pmRighty-O. NOTHING beats McDonald’s coke!! beautiful job.
Kris Jarrett says
June 18, 2015 at 8:55 pmHa! So true – I could use one right now in fact!!
avatar1172 says
August 17, 2015 at 8:16 amCan you please tell me how she special ordered that rug. I need an 11×14 or larger.
Kris Jarrett says
August 17, 2015 at 10:59 pmShe went through a local home store that works with Jaipur rugs – I would contact Jaipur Rugs through their website and ask for dealers located near you.
Jen says
September 15, 2015 at 6:38 amI need to know what color her front door is. I am painting my hallway/foyer in Revere Pewter and I am looking for a color for my front door 😀
thanks!
DJ Parker says
November 24, 2015 at 3:29 pmYou and your Sis are of the same “Tribe” as my Sis and I (and we are from Wilmington NC). What I mean is… it takes us months/years to complete a great home-project. We are afflicted with perfectionism, which is a good and bad thing, right?
Enjoyed your post!!
Darry P and Lynn B
Kris Jarrett says
November 24, 2015 at 10:54 pmHa! So funny – yes, perfectionism is definitely both a blessing and a curse! Maybe we’ll run into you two in Wilmington some time (when I visit my parents there I LOVE Paysage, Blue Hand Home, and Nest!!)
annette says
February 2, 2016 at 10:53 amWhat are the wall and trim colors? Look fantastic with the floors.
Anonymous says
February 23, 2016 at 6:27 amI really like how your sister’s main level is shaping up. I would love to see the stairs done with white pickets and a black handrail. I think that this would punctuate what she is doing and also go with the front doors.
Kris Jarrett says
March 1, 2016 at 10:25 pmThanks! Yes, painting the spindles on the stairs is definitely something we’ve talked about!
Rose says
October 13, 2016 at 11:21 pmLovely decor, absolutely beautiful! Do you know how tall her ceilings are? I’m admiring the crown and the column moldings, and looking to do something similar, but worried about proportions to the ceiling height. Thanks!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:50 pmHi Rose, she just has standard eight foot ceilings!