What to do with black and white marble tile in entryway steps?
Looking for suggestions regarding our entryway step which is white and black marble. Anything else I can do other than ripping the tile out to replace? Can you paint it? Any
suggestions with chandeliers, lighting (and decorating tips) also very much appreciated!
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PRORugKnots | Area Rugs
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoWhy are you looking to change the marble? I think this is beautiful! Try other options of art and decoration like adding plant pots on both sides of the door like this one:
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Or you can also go for an outdoor rug to put in front of the door!Related Discussions
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Lynn Inkster
3 years ago
Maureen
3 years agoWall color and brass are warm and complimentary. If you have paint left over, consider painting out chair rail, so it doesn’t feel as broken up.
Dining room chandelier should work with foyer’s as per the two above.
If you wanted more formal, see combination below. There are so many ways you could head and if you search chandeliers on Pinterest you may see two you really like that work together
Lynn Inkster thanked Maureenpartim
3 years ago
PROBeth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agotile floor is not the problem.
Both of the lights really don't work.
And the doors are too white.
here's a quick photoshop.
try doing a little table
Lynn Inkster thanked Beth H. :Lynn Inkster
3 years agoThank you! Do you have other recommendations for foyer and dining room fixtures?we went with “repose grey” SW which isn’t the warmest of colors...and I’m struggling to make things look “warmed”. Same as with living room, which I posted earlier. I would very much appreciate
any feedback! Thank you!
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RugKnots | Area Rugs
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoHere are some suggestions for outdoor rugs:
Maureen