Dear Genevieve: A Lackluster Entryway Is Transformed Into a Welcoming Site

Sean and Beth love to share their beautiful, rural home with friends and family. But there's one problem: none of their guests can find the front door! The driveway leads to a side entrance that seems a natural main entranceway. But the side entrance leads to a dark, dilapidated laundry room. Having the dreary laundry room be the first thing guests see is not Beth and Sean's idea of a good first impression. Designer Genevieve Gorder stretches her design mind to tackle a design challenge that must marry exterior and interior. The plan is two-fold?create an exterior that screams 'I'm the front door,' and an interior foyer that is elegant, whimsical, and welcoming. But when Beth and Sean balk at some of the design ideas, Genevieve must negotiate and compromise to please some very picky clients.