Need help with awkward entryway
Megan Lelli
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Exterior: ugly box, awkward entry-- help!!
Comments (1)just off hand i would say to paint the bottom a different shade...i just saw a house like this on sale in nevada... except the entrance wasnt' the same.....See MoreAwkward Front Entry in to Dining room - please help!
Comments (26)Yes, do what I did not do, pull the doors and then store them somewhere if you ever want to sell the house. IMHO, a round table, in front of the fireplace but moved out a bit so you can get around it, will look cozy and suit your daily needs. It's quite common in Victorian or European homes. You can expand when you have company. There's nothing wrong with people coming right into your house. You only open and close the door when they come and leave. The only thing to plan for is the dirt that will track in. With your hardwood floors, you're at an advantage compared to someone who had carpet. Here's a photo from the Pottery Barn web site. The table is even on sale now. They show it on the web page also matched with chairs similar to yours. Note: I don't have any affiliation with PB, it's just an example of what's out there. You could even get a little tea cart to put between the two chairs under the stairwell, and roll it to where it is needed for meals. https://www.potterybarn.com/products/tivoli-round-extending-pedestal-dining-table/?pkey=cround-tables&isx=0.0.4388...See MoreAwkward Split Ranch Exterior Needs Help
Comments (3)You have a very attractive home! I would not darken anything. I think the white is an important element. Regardless of what you do to the steps you must have handrails. I would go with the crisp white to match your trim. There are some nice white vinyls out there. The biggest impact will come from landscaping. I would get a professional landscape/hardscape plan and implement it as the budget allows. Yes, get a spiffier light fixture....See MoreNeed help on an awkward "front" entrance that is actually on the side
Comments (8)Two things that are not directly related to your question. I would remove the shutters. I think they detract from the appeal of the house. The row of bushes look like a barrier. Can you soften them by adding rows of other plants? Add some flowering bushes, perennials, and seasonal annuals. You could do a patio of sorts using Belgian block in the entry area. Do you have enough room for a pergola? A port cochere? Something like this, but not as modern....See MoreMegan Lelli
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