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Aany idea what I can do with this entryway?

4 years ago

We jsut moved to a new home. How can I decorate this entryway? It is far from the entrance door so no point on adding any seat. Is that right? An indoor plant with accnent table and an artwork on top? I am bad at bringing things together. So any help is highly appriciated. Thanks a lot!

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Sigrid

4 years ago

You need light for most indoor plants. It's hard to tell how much you have. I'm guessing not a whole lot, but I could be wrong. I love trees, although the way to get a nice tree that loves your spot is to start small. If the thing croaks promptly, it wasn't the plant for you. If you buy it big, you spend a lot of money.

You should start by thinking about what you need. For example, do you have extra dining room chairs that are only used for big dinner parties when you put extensions in you DR table? Maybe housing a chair in that corner is what you need.

Do you need extra storage? Maybe you want a dresser for out-of-season outerwear. Do you have lots of books? Maybe you need a tall bookcase.

After you figure out what you need, then make it look nice. The dresser can be topped with art or a sculpture. The bookshelf can have some decorative items, the chair have a pillow and art above.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
Where is the front door?
leelee
4 years ago
If you're standing in the doorway to take this pic then on the left you could add a console table with art above.
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Izzy Mn
4 years ago
And a small scale simple neutral chair. A tall lamp on console table too.
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4 years ago
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AC LB
4 years ago
I like the idea of art. You could also put a plant in the corner, add an area rubg, and maybe hang art on the wall to your right.
K R
4 years ago
I like the idea of a console table with a lamp to light up the hallway, looks like the electric is right there ready to go. And some nice artwork right above it.
oldgardener_2009
4 years ago
How far from the doorway is it? You'll still need boots and coats handy nearby? If so, I'd go with a handsome entryway boot rack to keep the space appropriately functional. Maybe add some artwork as needed. Something along these lines: https://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php?keyword=entryway+boot+rack
Manon Floreat
4 years ago
It's an "entryway" but it's "far from the entrance door". That indicates that it's not an entry, but rather a passage of sorts.

Sigrid asks good questions. Think of what purpose or function the space will serve and then furnish accordingly
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Derek Tarr Photography
4 years ago
Agree about adding something functional, whether it be a place to put your keys, coat rack or what have you. Then add art that is welcoming (assuming the picture shows the view upon entering the front door.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
So the area could benefit from a mirror and some type of console below with a narrow buffet lamp. The opposite wall can have some art and nature.
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
4 years ago
I would put down an Oriental rug and put a bench with arms on the left, with some beautiful and colorful pillows and a very large piece of good art, not just something that is a space filler. You can also add art on the opposite wall and a plant as shown.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
Do you think you or your guests need to check their look when they arrive at your door or sit down?

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