Ideas for Styling 80s entry planter
hi - Looking for ideas to style/stage my 1980s contemporary home’s entry planter. When we purchased there were potted ferns in it (which died because it used to be quite dark in here). We used it as misc drop point. However we’re selling and trying to think of appealing ways to stage. (Something low cost) Thanks in advance!
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PRO3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI would remove the existing rough wood trim and cap/trim it with the white trim style I see throughout the space. Then, add a small potted plant for warmth with a small framed photo and ceramic dish for keys beside it. Course, styling it for resale a plant or nothing would work fine too.
Love the combination of the wood flooring, stone entry and front door finish. You've done a lot of great updates!fireduckling thanked User
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Thank you both! Fantastic solutions.... the wood cap is budget friendly idea although if we were staying we would definitely consider stone. Debbie - that was a wonderful idea, your space looks awesome.
here another photo from a diff angle if it helps.
PRO3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoYou could cover it with a cork door and add hinges so it can be opened and closed for storage. An inexpensive and functional solution.
Ikea cork starts at $85, door is $130:https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kirkenes-door-with-hinges-cork-veneer-s39276111/#/S39276111
Ikea sells doors with hinges, 19 1/2 w x 76 5/8 length or 90 3/8 length. Maybe you can cut to size if the width fits. This one is $70:
fireduckling thanked ACT ONE DESIGNS- 3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
I like the idea of a removable top like a door or wood. Using hinges is a really cool idea too! So many great ideas!
For fun see a fun photo of what we dis for Halloween. We even added a giant cooler tub for beverages near the skeleton’s feet (this is before we finished the trim)
- 3 years ago
I would get a couple of snake plants. Put them in (3) clay pots, so you can take them to the kitchen to water about once a week. These plant survive neglect and low light, but they are classic plant used in this type of container.
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