What would you do in this FOYER space...without having a round table?
6 years ago
I'm curious to get thoughts on how you would decorate this foyer, without having a center round table blocking the space. The dimensions of the foyer are 9' x 20' and the 2 walls on the side are 68" and 72".
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Comments (107)Let me check my inventory…hm, nope. I’m finding it a bit tricky to find something that works with this guy. Which is why I put this up originally. DH is a photographer so one of his 8 million photos could go there too. He’s got some cool sunflower shots that we could enlarge and frame. Maybe change out the photo seasonally!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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I started with paint. White Dove on the trim, Balboa Mist on the walls, black front doors inside and out and new chandelier. I will be adding a chest with a mirror on the wall right next to the door and a taller etagere on the other wall.
PRO6 years agoI would go with two identical console tables/side tables and wall decor above.
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Your choice on chest and mirror is great! I would go symmetrical.
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Here is your etagere
Different wood color.
Even if you get metal etagere...
twins chests is better choice.
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