GIVE YOUR "FORGOTTEN ROOMS" AN ELEGANT AND EASY UPGRADE -- CREATING A WELCOMING FOYER AND BEAUTIFUL HALLS THAT HELP SET THE MOOD OF YOUR HOME.You spend just moments of time in your foyer, hall, or on your stairs. That's exactly why these mini-rooms are the perfect place for you to decorate with passion, fantasy, and virtually no fear of commitment, because, after all, you're just passing through. Whether you envision an aura of serenity, an infusion of drama, or a glimmer of elegance, Metropolitan Home contributing editor Dylan Landis has collected her favorite tips from top interior decorators and compiled them in this user-friendly guide to making the most of these neglected spaces -- whatever your budget. Discover: -- How to make a long, narrow hallway feel like a room, not a tunnel-- The art of turning a staircase landing into a meditation spot-- Why white paint is, believe it or not, the worst thing for a small, dark hall-- Why the pros love dramatic colors, hand-painted stripes, and,murals in staircases-- Why every hall, however tiny, deserves to be "furnished"-- Tips for turning a doorway into a beautifully framed portal-- How foyers can double as dining areas, or halls as libraries-- How dark colors and velvet can turn a little foyer into a Faberge egg .PLUS . Which shades of cream and white work best on moldings and ceilings . how to bring nature into your hall .

turn your foyer walls into a keepsake guest book, and much more!ELEGANT AND EASY FOYERS, HALLS, AND STAIRS.