Why Choosing a Foyer or Entry Wall Colors is Tricky

When it comes to choosing a foyer or entry wall colors it all depends on the size of your space and how open or closed it is.

A large and open two-story foyer is a transitional space with many cuts, such as doors, doorways, and stairs. Needless to say that if you make it too dramatic with a paint color, all these broken lines will make your eyes tired. So I stick with neutrals or light colors. But for a small, cozy entry you can be braver.

Here are some examples:

Two-Story Entryway

a traditional entry room in Benjamin Moore smoke color — smoke 2122-40 image source

A spacious entryway doesn’t have to have a paint color that is too bright or too dark. Considering that the architectural “bones” are strong, it’s enough to highlight the space with the display art or personal photos and collections. Frankly, it’s not a good idea to overwhelm your two-story foyer with color but rather keep the paint color scheme simple.

benjamin moore smoke color — Smoke 2122-40 – Benjamin Moore

Fresh, airy and clean, this wall color is so universal that any eclectic details will work here.

Small Cozy and Warm Entry

benjamin moore sparrow painted room with black furniture — Sparrow AF-720 – Benjamin Moore

benjamin moore sparrow paint color — Sparrow AF-720 – Benjamin Moore

Earthy, simple, warm and universal, this wall color works with green, blue, burgundy, red, chocolate and cream. It is especially popular when you want to mix different wood finishes, for instance, dark and blond wood.

Light and Bright

bone white painted wall and a white carpeted staircase — Benjamin Moore – Bone White

benjamin moore bone white paint color — Benjamin Moore – Bone White

When you desire simplicity and clarity, the white paint color is what you want. Bone White is a perfect neutral without being too gray or too stark. It looks the best in Regal Select and provides for smooth coverage.

a room full of frames — Benjamin Moore – Classic Gray-1548

benjamin moore classic gray paint color — Benjamin Moore – Classic Gray-1548

True to its name Classic Gray 1548 is a soft gray color. As a classical paint color, it certainly works with delicate antique gold of the collected items. If you wish to display a collection, this is a perfect choice of a backdrop wall paint color.

Pretty and Simple in Beige and Off-White

a room with a large carpet in the middle and a wooden table — Carrington Beige HC-93

benjamin moore carrington beige paint color

Carrington Beige is one of the most popular paint colors as it can look good with any decor. For example, it can be very pretty with blues and teals.

Cream Tones for a Formal Foyer

If you crave a sunny, warm look use a pretty cream paint color that does not look yellow. Please note- it will look different under different light but still keep its cheerful quality.

modern designed foyer with geometrical lines designed on wooden floor — Shaker Beige HC-45 {Image Source}

For regal, high contrast, renaissance look that is quite formal, this wall paint color will do a splendid job when used with power colors, such as white and black. In addition, confident geometric lines, solid fabrics add to graphic qualities as they multiply a strong visual effect. Because of dramatic colors and finishes go easy with accessories.

Small Entryway

Because a small entryway allows for more drama, you can be a little bolder and use unexpected finishes. Below are some examples of striped walls for the foyer.