The anteroom is a large entrance, reception room, or
waiting area. It is usually the first place visitors enter before entering into
the main house, or building. Your anteroom should not only be welcoming, it
should also blend with the rest of your décor.
Have you been wondering what to do with that space?
Ever asked yourself what you can do to make it an extension and an expression
of who you are? These tips will help you create the perfect atmosphere and
ambiance for your anteroom. Here we go!
·
Choose
Colour Scheme
Choose your
colour scheme carefully, consider what you want visitors to feel when stepping
into your space – should it be warmth, love, peace, joy, affluence, etc?
·
Lighting
Does the
anteroom have sufficient lighting? If there is sufficient light in the
anteroom, you can paint a warm colour like terracotta or forest green to take
advantage of the light. If there is
no light you can paint colours that will work well with artificial lighting
which you will install.
·
Furniture
Furniture for
the anteroom must be durable and sturdy, able to withstand wear and tear since
it is one of the most frequently used rooms in the house.
·
Size
Take the size
of the anteroom into consideration. Anterooms are usually smaller than the
other rooms in the house. It is easier to make the mistake of overcrowding your
anteroom with furniture. Be sure to create an atmosphere of warmth and coziness
if your space is small.
·
Don’t
use sofas
Do not put
sofas in your anteroom; it formalizes a room that is supposed to be airy,
welcoming and embracing. Try occasional seats, ones with quirk so that they
stand out; make use of wrought iron, wood or rattan finishes depending on your décor
scheme.
·
Install
durable flooring
Install
durable flooring that can withstand the pressure of constant footsteps traffic
in the anteroom.
·
Mix
Fabric
Mix and match
bold fabrics to create a stunning effect.
·
Decorate
the walls
Decorate the
walls of the anteroom with irregular shaped pieces of art, mirrors and mementos
from your life’s journey.
·
Avoid
cluttering
Avoid
cluttering the anteroom with too many items like center table, bar etc; these
defeat the purpose of the anteroom which is a momentary reception area.
At Rosemary’s
we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a
limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects
of interior decoration. Contact us today on 08033069199 or 08169308907. #AskRosemarys
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