Entryway design help!
Hi everyone!
I'm thinking of changing this mirror and console table for just a mirror and shelf look. (I'll attach a few inspo pics of what I sort or like). Mainly because the entry table is very wobbly, and is meant to touch the wall that it is on. (we have a heater so this prevents it from being on the wall.) Also for space reasons. our entry way is not big. and I think with a shelf I'd still.be able to have a key bowl on it and maybe a plant.
My question is, should I change this rectangle mirror to a round mirror. and also for the shelf should I be looking at options to match my honey wood floors or just go with a black or white shelf. how long should it be aswell? thank you everyone!!!! Any and all advise is appreciated. :)
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
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Entryway design help please!
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IdaClaire
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago Girlmom101
4 years agoidaclaire do you mean keep the existing mirror? and Patricia if I did do the shelf and mirror combo would you recommend putting a little bench on this wall here?
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katinparadise
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outshopping422
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoGirlmom101
4 years agokatinparadise I'm getting a round mirror to go above the wood shelf we end up getting. so you would move a shelf and mirror away from the door? notice the heater below. I'm not sure if that matters.
outshopping422 the table was originally there but a houz member recommended I change it to this wall and I do like it here much better!
Angel 18432
3 years agoNot sure if it's just the picture, but the mirror looks a little top heavy for the shelf.
Perhaps something a little bigger. See pic below
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3 years agohi angel I mentioned in the comment that I may get hom to add a couple inches onto the shelf... but I cant go too long because it will be hitting my front door
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3 years agowe will need to add brackets as it's a bit to heavy .... should I get plain black metal?
katinparadise
3 years agoIt looks nice! I think black brackets would tie in nicely with the mirror frame. These are graceful and soft with the curves.
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