10 tips for designing a lobby::EPLAN.HOUSE (2024)

Which room is called a lobby?

The non-residential space that connects the front door to the other rooms of a house or flat is called the lobby. Over time, the foyer has been referred to by synonyms such as corridor, hallway, lobby, and even vestibule. Still, none of this matters to us, as in this article, we will talk about how to highlight, decorate, or liven up the lobby.

How to create a lobby in an open-plan living room?

Many homeowners like an open plan living space on the ground floor that starts from the entrance - because it is convenient and practical. Creating a foyer in such a home will require exceptional experience and design skills. If turning to professionals seems like a waste of time and money, you can design and create your foyer according to your taste and preferences. All you need to do is stand in the door niche of the entrance to your home, take a closer look, visually divide the space about how you see your lobby and begin... and we will help you in this article to do so.

A vast lobby can be both a dream come true and a big problem for a homeowner because if it is improperly decorated with soulless furniture, the space dedicated to the lobby can be too open and not welcoming at all. Cluttered wardrobes and sofas, as well as a disruption to the overall style of the home, can cause your lobby to be transformed into a prehistoric cave entrance.

Use a rug or bright floor covering to create a boundary between the lobby and the rest of the space. Check out the TD-281021-2-4 home plans that use this tip.

Another example is when a bright carpet highlights the lobby boundary, showing guests how to get into the living room. See TD-31121-1.5-3 loft house plans. In any case, the flooring's colour tone is chosen to match the floor colour of the entrance area, as the right colour combination is an indicator of good taste in the home.

Create a unique look for your lobby with smaller pieces of furniture, such as a table with chairs or an original daybed, where your guests can relax and have a drink before the main event after a long day.

View from the stairs to the lobby with a small table in the plan of house JA-2795-2-4.

Leather corner sofa and table in the lobby. See house plan HU-54202.

When creating a striking lobby, don't forget to add welcome signs for your guests as well; these can be potted plants of various sizes, fresh flowers on a table, or simply a dried bouquet in a pretty amphora.

Scandinavian style house plan lobby HH-54003-4-3.

See house plan JD-23629-2-5, where the minimalist design of the lobby blends perfectly with the modern style of the house.

See house plan JD-23634-2-3 for a lobby with a pouffe and a room tree.

Many of the house plans featured on our website are of traditional design, but even modern mirrors will add a needed touch to the foyers of different styles of homes and cottages. No matter your foyer's size, a mirror can always be hung on the wall or placed on a table to add some light and just a necessary lobby item.

See PD-9044-2-3 French-style house plan with mirrors on all lobby walls.

A necessity for a lobby is a small number of hooks or racks - hangers for outerwear. Add an original umbrella basket, and this issue is artfully closed! See the Scandinavian house plan TD-221021-1-2.

For lobby lighting, choose fixtures that match the house's overall style, given the ceiling height. Modern fixtures and chandelier technology can save a lot of money because the lobby is illuminated more than any other room in the house. See house plan DJ-62929-2-4.

In conclusion, the lobby is the first place any visitor to your home sees, and you should make every effort to impress guests with your taste and personal style. Find opportunities to incorporate the design elements listed above into your lobby décor. Whether your home is tiny and cosy or large and stately, all of these tips will help turn your lobby into a chic space that you can always be proud of in front of friends and family.