Get the Look for Less: A Jonathan Adler-Designed Foyer

The designer Jonathan Adler is known for his bright, cheeky housewares. Surprisingly, this foyer he created for fashion designer Liz Lange, which was featured earlier this year in House Beautiful is incredibly, well, serene. What attracted me to this "welcome room" -- that's how I think of foyers -- is that it looks like it's perched in a cloud resting on a mountaintop.

Housecleaning notwithstanding, an all white room provides a very good foundation for decorating. A bare slate can help you keep your choices to a minimum or it can act as your personal canvas. In this photo, you have several bold pieces such as the table lamp, gold mirror and abstract painting, but nothing is overwhelming. In fact, because there are just a few key items, the different styles are able to mix together without confusing the eye.

Adding a touch of black, like these stunning stairs and banister, is an easy way to bring in a sophisticated element. Click through the gallery below to see products that will give you the look for less, including a custom light fixture at an unbeatable price.

See the entire house here. It's worth it!