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Need help with my entry space please!!!

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

my entry is bare and not sure what to do with these two spots between kitchen and dining!! Help!! All ideas welcome. (ps we are still in remodel phase as we gutted the house so bare with all working areas- we haven’t done trim or baseboards yet those will come soon). The space to the left of door and right of window. And then the place where mirror plants are both areas I need help with your expertise interior design my friends :).

This space where mirror and plants are I’m not sure what to do here— thought about having a cabinet built and do a coffee/drink bar to round off kitchen?? With floating shelves above?!?! help

The space to the right of the bar/window is sooo bare and odd as door open to it.. need help with decorating

Just an odd large space for a small house- all ideas welcome

i have two pieces of art in this area already- which can be moved to other places- wondering if i should buy a mirror and place somewhere

Sorry for messy house in photo but this show where all artwork is . this is an old farmhouse and we still run a print farm so we have the peony art over on dining buffet. as You all can see I’m drawn to co deep blue tones in the home. I like it to feel loved in welcoming and like you want to cozy up and stay a while

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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
3 years ago
First, I'd trim out the front door with casing to make it more finished looking. Shall I assume that was removed during your kitchen remodel? If so, call the contractor back to finish the door.

As for the space between the door and the counter, as well as the plant/mirror area near the stairs, I'd get large framed pieces of art. Because you have a French-inspired hood for your range, maybe vintage French posters would be fun. Something like these, perhaps?

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Lily White
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Sabrina for ideas- the trim and baseboards are not finished yet just as my hubby hasn’t had time. He has done the whole remodel. I have a piece of art on wall across from the bare space would that be too much art? As I also have a piece on dining wall.. wondering if a mirror should be put somewhere
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I don't mind the table and mirror and can't really think of anything besides art that would fit on that wall. Can't see the table details well but could it be painted? How about red to match your lovely door? What would say "fresh and cozy" to you for that space? Have you thought of a new light fixture? A runner and a larger rug in the entrance could look good. I don't find the clock visible from the door to be welcoming so I'd be tempted to remove it.
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Curious to know what you all think of this. I made it using a virtual exterior paint tool, which really isn't the tool for the job. It was, however, one I had access to. I basically drew it all for a rough idea and wasn't able to fully edit out everything I would have wanted. I also couldn't choose quite all the color variation I would have wanted in my decor here simply because all the colors except black were translucent. The house and door colors are actual colors I am considering as well adding the shutters. Anyways, very curious to hear what you think. Also I would probably do something to hide the basement window...just not sure yet. Again this is a general idea made with, let's face it, a very poor tool. Thanks for all the help you've given me on this!
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rebeccaspencer11
3 years ago
A rug? Maybe a very small table on the side where the door opens? or a plant? I assume you live in a warm climate as you have no place for coats or boots. Not saying you should create that clutter, but think about the transition from outside to inside that a guest would encounter. What do they do at the front door... if they would gravitate to the bar there, maybe use a rug to suggest that connection.
Lily White
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3 years ago
I have thought about adding a coat hanger.. I also did have a white cowhide there.. but I have one under dining table and removed it for as I was unsure of it was too much Going on. We all come into house through garage so haven’t really used the front door much. Thank you so much for feedback!!!!

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