Please help me style my entry
Hi. I’m in the final stages of redecorating the entry of my home and looking for help to style the space. Paint on walls is Collingwood from Sherwin Williams and trim is White Dove from BM. Floors are espresso wood herringbone tile. The wallpaper behind the built in is Borastapeter (Rabarber) and will go up this week (just an accent wall behind the built in). I would be grateful for ideas for styling the built ins and other decorative touches (carpet, art / mirror for empty wall, etc.). I’m terrible at finishing things and your help would be appreciated! Thanks!!!
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PRO4 years agovery nice.
i'd prob do one or two potted plants on top of the built-in, (maybe some white orchids or some type of fern or ivy?)
diff options. I'd do a black pot against that wallpaper. maybe some type of blossoms? white or the cherry. white orchid, or types of ferns?
and maybe a 2x3 rug. (If you need it. Otherwise I wouldn't cover up that floor!)
maybe black cowhide
or something in a black jute or sisal
PRO4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoIMO that wallpaper doesn't do much for the foyer.
Here are two options.
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