officially stuck - foyer decorating advice needed
I need help with my 2 story
foyer redecoration project. I would classify my style as transitional with a contemporary flair. i'm at a standstill because I have no idea what to put on the sides of the front door. There is 35" of space on both sides. We enter through the garage so there are no functional requirements to speak of. I used to have a half moon table on either side of the door. I found a chest of drawers I liked from Home Goods but I can't find a second one for the other side so I may end up returning it. Should both sides match? Any other suggestions? I am looking for something other than the expected table and mirror. I thought about creating a 6 foot tall custom bus roll with places we've traveled but i think the space would look a little empty. Thanks for any advice.
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lovemrmewey
6 years ago
PROBeth H. :
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agois there any sort of light/pendant/chandelier hanging from the ceiling? are you open to one if not?
any natural light to keep a plant? I like the idea of a smaller chair, or just a round table, like this one (above) and the pendant. the little table you have now could go on the right side of the door.
I love this light for your foyer and a darker shade of blue like this one.
that gray chair you have is nice, but does nothing for that spot. you could do a round table/plant as mentioned, or something along this order.
That console to the left of the door may fit, but it looks a bit large for that spot. what if you moved it in place of the chair and decorated like the photo, above?
or get a smaller chair with some color and pattern, like below.
to the left of the door, you could do an oval mirror w/a small piece underneath. even a little stool/ceramic urn thing.
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