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Tight side hall colonial entryway needs help!

6 years ago

We "Konmari"-ed our place recently, and this little entryway in our side hall colonial hasn't got filled back up with stuff. We obviously need a place to hang coats and put shoes which have just been left on the floor in the meantime: would appreciate some input on what to put on the large white wall behind the door (mirror with hooks vs. coat tree vs. something else) as we look at it every day from the living room, as well as any inspiration for a bench next to the staircase. Thanks! Francis

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Fairway Style Living
6 years ago
Hi, Francis--

Good for you for KonMari'ing! On your wall behind the door, I'd recommend a large art piece at scale (maybe a carved wooden screen with texture?) to occupy your visual wall space. If it's at all possible, I'd avoid a coat rail or similar there since clearance appears tight at the foot of the stairs and behind the door swing in that zone, too. Possibly a short, narrow cabinet behind the door swing on the exterior wall for Wellies?

One thing to consider: opposite, on your radiator cover, is there room for a small, tall buffet lamp that could be set on a timer? That way you'd have some more charming, softer light illuminating that zone while you're enjoying evenings in the living room. Cheers!
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Annette Vusich
6 years ago
What about cupboards built in under the stairs? Lots of storage.
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Francis O'Shea
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks to you both. Annette we have thought about built-ins next to stairs, but there is a cost concern as we don't think this is our "forever" house. One thought was a low bench along stairs, though it's not quite deep enough for a Windsor. FairwayStyle we have 19" from door swing to wall and 4'4" from bottom stair tread to the front wall. Will post some ideas would love your takes! F

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