lizzie, that was quick on the console, yay! I love it there and you have a good start on the decorating. Beth and Flo have posted some great suggestions for additions. I think with that wood, a woven basket or tray will look great.

Hi kcooz07, Yes, I'm so grateful for their advice. I'm not sure which way to go now. I am sure that woven baskets would look perfect, but when I look at the chandelier I wonder about the silver Beth posted. I'll try both, post photos and see what works best. Looks like more shopping ahead this week. 
World Market had only 3 consoles in stock so we went to pick it up before they sold out.

You can mix silvers and hold with leather but I would leave woven baskets out. Or stick with golds since your basic style is pretty traditional. For your entry you want to signal “welcome” we are cozy place. Or whatever your message. It’s the introduction to your home. Make it yours. 😉

Yes Flo I definitely want family, friends, and myself to open the door, smile, and think, “how lovely” 🙂

Some options. Very cute but welcoming too. You could mix these.

They kind of walk line between fancy and informal.

They are very pretty Flo. I like them. I'm thinking I'll be shopping Walmart and Home Goods on Monday :))

I like them too. Might pick up a few for dining table. That’s the problem when I am shopping for others! I want the items myself! Kind of like Christmas shopping.

The reviews are mixed on those candles. I ordered a gold and silver set. I should get them on Oct 25 so I will check them out and let you know if they are great or not. Some people don’t know how these work. So I will see if it is easy or not. Easy return. Just drop at Walmart nearby within 30 days. 🤞🏻

Great Flo. I'll wait for you to check out the candles.

@Beth H, @Flo Mangan, @Home Interiors With Ease What do you think of moving the mirror in my foyer into the dining room, or possibly bedroom above the bed? I really like the gold arched mirror better for the foyer. I do want art in the dining room and there are two walls there but not sure I could do both art and mirror. Any ideas on this?

I don’t think mirror over bed is a good idea. Could you put behind lamp on nightstand? That might work.

This would look good if you could get another mirror like that one. I put plantation shutters in transom windows. Bedding with white and navy blue plus touches of coral would be very pretty but not too frilly. Gotta get some sleep. Nite!

Nighty night Flo. Thank you

Good evening Flo. Tonight I looked at my chandelier from outside. I can see it through the window. Could it be that I shouldn’t ask SIL to lower it. Inside the house it looks like it could be lowered a bit, but if we lower it, it won’t be seen from outside. What do you think?

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I began the process of painting the foyer mirror from it's dark brown to gold using the rub and buff technique Flo suggested. I've done only the top. Hubby prefers it the way it is. I'm trying to decide whether or not to continue the process. I'd welcome feedback.

Hi Lizzie!

I like your front porch and the view of the chandelier from outside. I think you could lower it and still it from a further distance, but whatever works for you (& Flo haha).

I was thinking your current mirror was silver, not a brown/dark color. Either way, I think since you and your DH are hesitant, hold off on the R&B until you know where the mirror will end up.

Pool take a look up at the pics (or down further) of my foyer. I just bought a new console from World Market and I think the mirror really would look better gold. DH likes it as is. Maybe when I start to fill the console with more accessories, it may be alright the way it is??

I did see your new console! I hope you like it since I gave it the thumbs up haha

I guess I wasn't clear on if you were going to look for a different mirror and maybe move this one to the bedroom or other room. That is why I suggested waiting. But if you want to use it in the foyer than let's try it.

Maybe you could put some painters or scotch tape along the top frame parts of the mirror and add R&B over the tape to see how it would look?

Or maybe we can get @kjoy1 to photoshop your mirror with a gold frame instead of the current dark color.

Probably accessories may be determined by the mirror color. If you hang the mirror over the console and take a photo straight on, @kjoy1 could maybe do her magic to get at least preview before you do something permanent you will regret. ( I think I sent kjoy enough batsignals haha)

Hi Pool. I hope kjoy sees your bat signals. I appreciate all the feedback. I will remove the lamps that are there and shop for items Beth and Flo suggested. Of course it would be easier to leave the mirror as is. I really can't use it anywhere else. Let's hope kjoy can work some magic. :))

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Hi :) Happy to help! Only read the last 2 comments so I hope I understand what you are wanting. You are wanting to see your mirror gold? As Pool taught me, rubnbuff comes in many shades so I mocked up a couple…

darker gold…

lighter gold…

This blogger used rubnbuff to change the color of this mirror. She used the color gold leaf

Original

Gold leaf

Hi kjoy1 Thank you for the mock up. I like how the bloggers mirror looks. I used gold leaf on the top edge of my mirror to get an idea. I posted it above (or below). I'm not sure it makes too much of a difference?? Is there any chance you could (if you don't mind) turn the mirror sideways? I would really appreciate it.

I definitely like the Rub n Buff look. It will be warm and stunning especially with your new chandelier. The chandelier would be better a couple inches lower. Not sure he left extra wire. Just ask him. That will tell you whether you can even do it.

Sure. I can try :) Can you take a pic straight on? What brand is your mirror so I can find a stock photo of it and manipulate it more?

Let me know if this previous picture is ok. It is from Pottery Barn. So kind of you kjoy1.

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Remember, God Bless your hubby but when you changed from dark wood to the new light wood, it requires proper support. Deep golds like you are doing is the way to go.

All hail to the almight kjoy! ;-)

Good to know Flo. I will continue with the rub and buff. Kjoy1 has been kind enough to offer a mock up of the mirror sideways. I'd appreciate your thoughts when it is posted.

Lizzie straight on shot of your new console :)

Oh, ok. Sorry.

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Maybe I can help.

Sorry it took so long. Had to go pick up kiddos. Tried to be as accurate as I could but measurements will still be needed.

Thank you so much kjoy1. The dimensions of the mirror is 30.5" w x 44.5" h.

The console is Overall: 71"W x 16"D x 32"H

Not a problem 🥰 Flo will be more help with size and demension. She is the Design Pro. I just like to play around on the computer 🤓

Hey, guys. Just had whole mock up and Houzz deleted it! Takes a lot of time to do these and this just drives me crazy. I will redo it but I need a break.

Awwww thank you so much Flo. No rush. I do appreciate the time it takes for you and kjoy1 to do these mock ups. Before I took pictures of the console and saved them to Houzz 3 different times and they were never there. Finally it saved. Houzz can be difficult sometimes.

Trying again. Having major problems doing mock up and then saving and posting.

Did it. Now let me explain. The black frame on mirror drives adding black accessories then doing navy and blues on lower shelf to pull in rug and those colors. The Halloween items can be changed out for other seasonal items. I added some greenery to warm up overall look.

Thank you Flo for taking the time to do this. My questions are; what if I did the frame with the gold rub and buf?, and do you think the mirror is better horizontally or vertically?

i like vertical. and the gold rub/buff would be nice (you can remove it w/mineral spirits I believe)

Thank you Flo, it helps to see in your mock up that the mirror should be gold and hung vertically. I’m so sorry about the trouble you went to, but it does help me.
I agree with Flo, the gold will look soft and compliment the chandelier and I agree Beth it should be hung vertically.

Also, notice the X balance. The upper left is heavier with pieces and the lower right is heavier. The upper right lighter and lower left lighter with one large basket and a simple white throw. Combination of whites, blacks, blues and touches of gold to nod to chandelier.

Yes, I prefer it vertical and gold. It will look so pretty and combine with your other features nicely. Glad to help.

As a reminder

With vertical you will need a pair of lamps if you center mirror. If you put it left or right, a larger lamp or vase with branches will be needed for balance of design. Lots of options but principals remain. 🎃

Love that Flo.

Lizzie, have you been to HomeGoods? they should have most of those blue/white items. and the basket and woven things

Popping in saw your soft finish nice console... I hope you can keep former, and the lamps. ...just a mention that might slender lamps have better scale with all there, if at sides were chairs...

With length of console, pier lamps thin profile are not substantial enough. Need bigger base lamps. Sorry, everdebz. The new console is 71” long.

Flo, Beth, kjoy1 and pool, I so appreciate all your help. I will be working with the rub and buf on the mirror, and gathering accessories. Will post again. You are all so helpful. 🙏