I found a rug for the foyer. But now that it's in there, I think it might look a little blah...I don't know...What do y'all think? I really like the rug, I'm just not sure I like it in the foyer. It's a jute and cotton blend, so it feels pretty soft underfoot. I can see it becoming a favorite kitty scratching place, so between the rug and the table-window-Depression glass combo that Jan pointed out (thanks, I hadn't thought of that!) the kitties will not be allowed in here except under close adult supervision.
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| At least it covers most of the yucky floor |
Possibly blah rug notwithstanding, the foyer looks a darn sight better than it did four years ago...
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Ick.
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And that photo was taken after I pulled up wall-to-wall carpeting the same color as the walls and chipped away a QuikRete ramp between the foyer and the second parlor. (Still can't figure out the reasoning behind that one!) When I moved in, the window was covered by rickety wooden shutters and a voluminous tan balloon shade. Please note the "kitties are IN" sign on the front door. Classy, no? Back when the front porch was enclosed and boxed-in the front door, the cats spent a lot of time on the front porch. I did not. Now that the porch walls are knocked down and only half of it is screened, the tables are turned--I spend a lot of time out on the front porch and the kitties spend a lot of time in the second parlor meowing at me through the window.
When I finish painting the door between the second parlor and the foyer, then this room will be done! Foyer, front porch, house exterior, kitchen, dining room: done. Front parlor, second parlor, back porch (laundry room), two bathrooms, and two bedrooms: still to do.
