entryway cabinet - yay or no?
Just picked up this cabinet from homegoods and not sure if I like it. We are partway through a very long renovation - the wall color behind the cabinet is close to the new color. All cherry stained doors will be painted the trim color. We are getting a new more modern front door, but the transoms and sidelights stay.
There used to be a good-sized bench here and the small half-round table under the light switch near the door. I like the large cabinet but I am afraid there will be no good place to put a bench to put on shoes. The space near the door will get your knees crashed into from the door. Across from the cabinet seems like it will be too crowded in the middle with nothing near the door.
Thinking a large vertical art work on the wall to the right of the cabinet and, of course, a rug for the floor.
Does this cabinet work with the style of the couch in the other room (the only furniture we have so far for that space)? We like MCM/Modern but are stuck with the traditional trim/woodwork we have. Hoping for items that are not strictly one style or another. I would love this cabinet if it had legs but I'm not sure about the cutout detail.
What can go in the space under the light fixture?
What for the space where the half-round table is? Can I do a fun bench here?
Double doors to the left go to the office, Single door to the right goes to our mud room.
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mnmamax3
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6 years agoKatie Velliky
6 years ago
Melissa Gallagher
6 years agoIf you want a bench you could put it there.... I see another table in the photo, does that stay?
I love your orange and white kitty! I have one too!
mnmamax3
6 years ago
PROFlo Mangan
6 years agoI would do something smaller scale and bring some color into that entry. This has the wood trim and modern lines, so walks the line between MCM and modern.
mnmamax3 thanked Flo Mangansilviakunst
6 years agomnmamax3
6 years agoThanks all! I did return the other one. Fresh eyes - the little table was something my FIL made and fit, so we went with it (not a drop leaf, but half-round). I would like a bench for putting on shoes (big or small) and some storage for a few items (said items TBD, depending on the size of the cabinet but things like cat supplies, mittens, backpack storage so prefer doors to drawers).
I am fine with art or something on the other wall/s. We also have this clock (another creation from my talented FIL). I have changed the colors over the years to try and modernize a bit but we've had this for almost 20 years in our various houses. I do not expect to keep either the little table or the clock - I can pass along to other family members.
I actually really liked the size of the other grey unit I just returned but I feel like the remaining bench options are then either with knees in front of the door, or directly across to the left of the office doors, leaving all the big heavy furniture closing in the middle of the entryway. The main space is 6'8" x 10'8".
Melissa, I like that X design and while I am hoping for a console with storage I have been looking at similar X styles for a small bench. Flo - I like the overall style of the cabinet but I don't do pastels. If I like something one of you helpful houzzers posts (like above), how can I find it to actually buy it?
My pick for a new door attached. Would be in a rich walnut though. The outside is a whole other discussion... literally. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/which-exterior-color-option-dsvw-vd~4825816
Apologies for the crappy lighting - overhead also needs to get replaced and the sun isn't up yet!
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Flo Mangan
6 years agoHere is MCM entry table in walnut. Available here on Houzz. I am in the Houzz Trade program so if you buy from Houzz use my code FDDF3 for an additional 5% discount.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago- PRO
Flo Mangan
6 years agoOK, here is a "concept" board for what to do in your entry. I couldn't find that exact door design to pop into this, and I would think about more glass in the door to provide greater light in this entry. I will explain the features once you have had a chance to look at the "mock up".
Next to the door, find a "hall tree" that suits you and the size of the space where you can have some baskets and a seat. In the other corner, a tall green plant. On the left side wall where you have that half round, I would remove that table and place a mid-century framed mirror on that wall for check yourself when leaving or when guests are arriving. On the other side, a longer leather covered bench with storage for additional shoes inside or what every items you need for this space. This incorporates mid-century styling with functional items and create that "welcome" space that speaks to your home. A rug in the entry might work, but depends on what clearance the door has and whether you need it or not. If this is main "entry" for family, then you will need a durable rug there to catch dirt and moisture before it gets tracked further.
mnmamax3 thanked Flo Mangan Melissa Gallagher
6 years agoI'd look at an acrylic console with two storage ottomans underneath.....like the idea from the earlier poster...great idea!
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agomnmamax3
6 years agoThis would only fit on the right side wall.
Could I do something like this NEXT to a plant or a cabinet along the biggest space?
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