13 Black & White Foyer Ideas

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Welcome to our site where you will find elegantly designed and styled black & white Foyers. When it comes to classic color schemes, it doesn’t get any better than black and white. Whether you’re partial to rustic retreats or sleek, modern spaces, this color combination is always full of style. Using this color scheme in the foyer or entryway creates a sophisticated palette and incredible design.

Be sure to scroll through our curated interior photos so you can read all about the details of each design. We hope to inspire and ignite creativity on your design journey.

1. Indonesian-Influenced Black & White Foyer

This black and white foyer has Indonesian vibes with the stripe wood floors and collected artifacts. It features white walls with beautiful black plank ceiling that showcases large pendant lights.  A grand front door with transom windows allows natural light to stream inside. A geometric bookcase displays collectibles along with a round cocktail table in the corner.

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2. Upper-West Side Apartment Foyer

This long narrow entryway reminds me of a sophisticated upper-east side apartment foyer. Black and white stripe runner rugs adorn the dark wood floors to add texture. A beautiful vignette by the entrance that consists of a console table and brass hexagon mirror. The black chair-rail contrasts against the white walls and creates a cozy and inviting design. 

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3. Glam Black & White Foyer

This cool glam black and white foyer features  beautiful hardwood floors adorned with a jute rug, and black striped wallpaper which brings depth to the space.  The vintage ceiling light adds elegance to the hallway, along with the moulding. A white console table displays a large lamp and decor, with an antique mirror that hangs above. Under the console table, they are storing stools which can easily be used for additional guests in the living room.

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4. Luxe Black & White Foyer

Luxe tiled flooring and  bold black walls adorn this  gorgeous foyer. Tons of moulding throughout the walls creates depth and interest in the space. The white console table has unusual horn-like legs which makes for a great conversation piece and the stunning starburst pendant adds light and character. 

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5. Light-Airy Black & White Foyer

Black and white stripe walls and pattern runner dominate this light and airy foyer. Framed art and a well placed console table, right when you enter, add depth and character to the design. A diamond shaped pendant hangs from the ceiling and the white walls create a bright feeling as you enter. 

6. Brooklyn Walk-Up Black & White Foyer

This Brooklyn walk-up foyer might be small on size but it’s big on style. The stylish tiled flooring adds pattern, and the combination of damask wallpaper and white walls creates a cohesive design. I love that the doors are painted black along with the staircase that leads up to the rest of the home.

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7. Chic Black & White Foyer

Long foyer featuring a jaw-dropping flooring style. The white walls look beautiful together with the black shade all over the space. The combination of white and black chandelier looks absolutely perfect.

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8. Grand Entrance Black & White Foyer

This glamorous grand foyer is drowning in high-gloss elegance. The black and white floors and walls combine perfectly together to create a stunning design. The white details, along with the grand chandelier and wall sconces add style and depth.

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10. Eclectic Sophistication Foyer

This elegant black foyer features a gorgeous tile pattern flooring and unique ceiling light. Gilded console table with antique mirror hanging above contrasts against the black walls and white trim. 

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11. Minimal Modern Black & White Foyer

A minimal foyer with a combination of white, gray and black tones and a tufted bench establishes a cozy entry space. The multiple abstract canvas art is hung like a gallery wall and a large leaning mirror creates the illusion of a larger space. 

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12. Moody Black & White Foyer

This stylish black and white accented foyer features white-framed art on both walls and gorgeous pendant lights from the ceiling.  The walls and decorations are just perfect and blend well to create a unique and textured design.

13. Elegant Simplicity Foyer

An elegant yet simplistic foyer has moroccan style tiled floor and black door jams. The white walls compliment all the black and the arched doorway with windows, lets in natural light while providing privacy.

Why use Black and White to decorate your Foyer?

A black and white foyer will create a very modern effect in your home. You can choose to work with black and white as your main color, or use it as an accent in a foyer with neutral tones.

If you explore black foyer design ideas, you will find that this is a common color for front doors since 7.60 percent of homes have a black front door, but few people decide to use black for other purposes in their foyer. Only 2.63 of people have black flooring in their entry and 0.69 percent of foyers have black walls.

Create An Elegant Effect With A Black Front Door

A black front door will create a very noticeable contrast if the exterior of your home is white. Painting the inside of your front door in black will also make a strong statement and instantly make your foyer look more elegant.

Use glossy paint since a matte finish will make your front door look dull. If you decide to use glossy black paint for the inside of your front door, use the same paint and finish for at least one piece of furniture in your foyer.

Explore Black And White Patterns For A Retro Or Modern Effect

Black and white checkered patterns are fun to work with and will create an original retro effect in your foyer. This pattern would be a classic choice for the flooring of a vintage kitchen, but you can get creative and use it in other places, for instance by placing a checkered round stool in a corner of your entry.

You can create a more modern effect by adding some glossy black surfaces in a white foyer, for instance with minimalistic black furniture.

Consider Black Flooring

There are a few different options if you want to add black flooring to your entry. Black vinyl would be a good choice for a high-traffic area while black slate will make your foyer look luxurious and elegant. Black slate is interesting to work with since the tiles typically have several shades and natural patterns.

If you decide to work with black vinyl, think about using vinyl tiles so you can create a pattern with other colors. Vinyl planks can also be a good alternative to hardwood flooring.

Should You Paint Your Foyer Walls In Black?

Painting your foyer walls in black is a bold move, but you can create a stunning effect if you do it right. If you want monochromatic black walls, choose a paint with a glossy finish and add some accent lighting so the light will reflect on this surface.

You can also create a luxurious effect by using matte graphite paint and adding a marbled or mottling effect.

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