Foyer tile

Foyer Tile: Set the Tone for Every Décor!

The foyer tile is also called an entrance, entryway, mudroom, doorway, entry hall, hallway, or passageway connecting the entrance to other interiors. A foyer creates a lasting first impression in your guest’s mind and you must pay complete attention to create a warm and welcoming space. It sets the tone for what to expect in the rest of your home décor.

Ensure you pick fashionable, durable, easy-to-clean tile flooring or accent walls in your foyer. Look out for tiles that stand up to different climatic conditions - that carry mud during hot summers, rain during the rainy season, or snow during cold winters, into your home, and withstand daily wear and tear.

Apart from dropping bags, hanging coats, kicking off your shoes, or storing keys, umbrellas, and essentials, imagine a foyer to bridge the gap between the outside world and your home interiors. This mindful transition will add more pizzazz even to a simple home.

How can you identify a foyer?

Merriam-Webster defines a foyer to be “an anteroom or lobby, especially of a theatre also: an entrance hallway”. Generally, a lobby or landing space that is furnished and meant to be inhabited, rather than just a passage is considered to be a foyer. Whereas, entryways are straightforward, and they focus on transition into your home and functionality is the main part.

A foyer is an area behind a front door separating the home’s main rooms from the front porch. It contains a staircase to a home’s first floor and interior doorways to different rooms present on the ground floor. You can also create a fake entryway by using a bookshelf or a closet that acts as a divider between your entryway and the rest of your living space, designate it with a rug, or demarcate the wall with artwork.

How to Choose Entryway Tiles?

Consider factors such as traffic levels, design match with the rest of your home, weather conditions, and maintenance aspects. For a home, it's all about functionality and inviting space, whereas in business spaces such as office lobbies, hotel reception areas, or retail store entrances, consider slip resistance and durability, along with setting a professional atmosphere. Let’s get to know further on how to make the perfect selection for this foyer area:

• Based on material: The most important aspects here are durability, longevity, slip resistance, aesthetics, performance, and maintenance. Glass tile mosaics bring a reflective quality, suitable for residential and commercial spaces, and make your space appear larger and brighter.

  If you are looking for a luxurious foyer in a posh home, or a spa or boutique, then marble tiles are the right choice. If you wish to own superior resistance to wear and tear, the best options are porcelain and ceramic tile that mimic wood or stone finishes.

• Based on shape: The foyer is the right space to showcase your creativity and personal style. You can experiment using different tile shapes like hexagons, diamonds, chevrons, or arabesque tiles and make your foyer space attractive and eye-catching. Mix and match different colors in a checkerboard tile pattern to bring in the contrast or basketweave tile pattern to add texture and a soothing look.

  Geometric tiles always hit the style notes right! If you feel yes, there’s another smart suggestion – you can use Brown 6.5-in W x 6.5-in L Matte Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile to mimic the look of a runner rug without the cost of an actual carpet. Cleaning and maintenance become a breeze with this implementation. Large format tiles or mosaic options in contrasting colors will add style and charm to your doorways or seating areas.

• Based on color: Be it residential or commercial foyers, you may use different tones like
• Neutral: gray or beige tile, for a calm feel.
• Bold: Green or black tile to add energy to your space.
• Earthy: We offer brown tile that creates a serene atmosphere.
• Pastel: Pink, or blue tile to bring harmony in your spaces.
• Cool or warm: blue, green, gold, multicolor, or orange tiles to experience the relaxing vibe.
• Monochromatic colors to bring focus and set the stage for a grand look.
• Based on size & finish: Opting for small foyer tiles like 3 X 6 and 4 X 12 helps you create intricate patterns while mid-sized foyer tiles like 12 X 12 and 12 X 24 are easy to handle and help to create a balanced design. Large foyer tiles like 12 X 48 and 18 X 36 give an airy and open feel with fewer grout lines being easy to maintain. Plus, we’ve got a wide selection of tile finishes to match unique tastes and preferences, so there’s something for everyone.
• Based on placement: When choosing a foyer tile floor, make sure they're tough, durable, and easy to clean and maintain. When it comes to the walls, go for tiles that bring a bit of reflective shine and sparkle or ones with rustic textures to bring farmhouse charm.

Add the right tile trims!

Tiling is incomplete without the right kind of tile trims. Make sure to factor in the tile depth, size, and shape of the trim like bullnose tile trim, pencil tile trim, baseboard tile trim, or chair rail , material compatibility, color coordination, and functionality to ensure a professional finish and long-lasting performance.

If you are not sure which foyer tile is best for your design project, get in touch with our experts. Call us at 415-316-0898 or email info@apollotile.com. You can also become a pro member to avail discount offers. We are here to make your tile selection a simple process so you can achieve the best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the most durable tile for entryways?

The best flooring recommended for entryways is porcelain or stone tiles for their durability and flexibility.

2. Where should flooring transition in a doorway?

It’s between the door jambs on the floor. This creates a safe and pleasing transition from one flooring to another in a doorway.

3. How do I maximize my foyer space?

Utilize the available space to install wall hooks, create shelves, and hang mirrors to reflect light. Declutter the space and invest in smart, slim-line, storage solutions to maximize the foyer space.

4. How do I keep my entryway floor clean?

Sweep off the dust or debris and then you can use a wet mop or a damp cloth dipped in a diluted mild pH solution to clean the foyer space. During rainy seasons extra care and cleaning daily will ensure the longevity of the tile installation.

5. Which way do you lay flooring in the entryway?

You can lay different tile patterns in the entryway like horizontal grid, vertical grid, diagonal grid, herringbone tile pattern, or many more. The aesthetics you prefer matters while laying flooring tiles.

6. What is the difference between the entryway and the foyer?

In grand homes, the transitional space is referred to as the foyer while in small apartments or individual homes with an open floor plan, it is called an entryway.

7. How do you prevent foyer flooring from staining?

Grouting and sealing of foyer flooring or wall tiles is recommended to prevent stains, moisture penetration, and discoloration.

8. Can we add radiant floor heating in the foyer tiles?

Yes, stone, ceramic, and porcelain tiles are recommended for radiant floor heating system installation. Porcelain tiles are denser and more impervious to water, hence the best choice for a warm tile floor.

9. Can we tile an accent wall in the foyer?

Yes, you can add varied sizes, shapes, colors, finishes, and materials of accent walls to your foyer, thus creating a lasting first impression in your guest's minds and setting the tone for the rest of your home.

10. Are tile trims required for foyer tile?

We recommend covering the exposed tile edges and protecting your flooring from scratches, dents, and other damages, with tile trims. When the cuts are neat and look professional you can also skip this step.