Wall Treatment or Color Needed For Front Entry
Currently walls are painted the same white as the living room (which this transitions into).
Would you do a wall color, or wallpaper in this space? Or, leave it as is?
If paint or paper, would you include the piece of wall with art on it? Not sure where if it should be included in the entry space, or not...
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Comments (15)Yes...Nandina and not really a bamboo but an evergreen shrub. The berries are supposed to be toxic from what I remember. I've often thought about clipping some leaves/berries for display but no thanks! Too bad since the berries on ours are orange during the fall and red at Christmas. We have 8 HB shrubs that are all in mostly shade or filtered light. Found this photo and other info online... "All parts of the plant are poisonous, containing compounds that decompose to produce hydrogen cyanide, and could potentially be fatal if ingested. The plant is placed in Toxicity Category 4, the category "generally considered non-toxic to humans", but the berries are considered toxic to cats and grazing animals. Excessive consumption of the berries will kill birds such as cedar waxwings, because they are subject to cyanide toxicosis, resulting in death to multiple individuals at one time. The berries also contain alkaloids such as nantenine, which is used in scientific research as an antidote to MDMA (ecstasy)."...See MoreNEED HELP with how to COZY UP FRONT ENTRY & PORCH AREA
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Comments (14)This may be more work than you want. Is the door to the right of the table the entrance? If so, I would put in a larger hanging light. The one you have gets lost. Also, it should be centered on the wall where the console table is, unless it is lining up with a light over your dining table. If it is centered, then you might be able to hang it lower with the open door hitting it. But these are really just minor changes to what is already a lovely room....See More
PROBeth H. :
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI think your entry is very nice. I'd leave it as is, but paint the door something in a rich blue, or black. also change out the knob to a matte black handle.
trying to find a door at the same angle as the pic...all I could get
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Beth H. :
6 years agoGallant,,,don't know if you plant on doing the outside as well, but I saw this gorgeous blue color in MM paint. (HD has it,,,even Houzz sells it) and thought this blue was stunning
Serene and Peaceful are the other dark blues in this line
everdebz
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI'd leave what you have and spend on a really cool light... this one a bit dark, but seems rustic like floor tile... maybe do some different finish on your current mirror frame... to further your style.
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6 years agoSuch nice textures you have - and glass in the front door ?
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago"patterns" could contrast nice with metal mesh. W 13" / H 10"
will complement many transitional, loft and urban decors. The mesh frame adds interest whiles the fabric shade and frosted glass diffuser softens the light to create a warm glow.
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
6 years agoA narrow console, art and a picture light with a new overhead light is required.
You can't solve very thing by painting the wall. The area could support some contrast. Facing a mirror when you walk in is too shocking.
Black distressed console from Ashley Furniture size depending on available space.
Linear Picture light above painting
See how this foyer is interesting because of texture and contrast.
Interesting fixtures for the ceiling.
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