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small entry way ideas pls

2 years ago

Need some ideas to upgrade this entry way.. it’s tiny - not functional and I have no idea how to make it more pleasing to the eye as well😢

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roarah
2 years ago
Some ideas from other raised ranch entres.
Sharon Fullen
2 years ago
I like a painted door and a little bigger, more transitional airy chandelier. IMO coat hooks are useful but I dont care for the bulky look. You could add a piece of art that speaks to you for color without getting in the way. No mirrors.
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Scrolling through the photos my first thought was it would look nice to have a plant or flowers for some softness. The table is pretty ornate so I'd keep the top simple and less. The last photo is better balanced. I'd actually lower the flowers a few more inches in the vase.
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party_music50
2 years ago
What do you need to make it more functional? It's difficult to tell from the photos how much room you have to work with. I'd definitely want a small table near the door. Some people want a bench and place to stash shoes and coats. If a mirror would make it more functional for you, I wouldn't hesitate to hang one!
Gee B
Original Author
2 years ago
There is literally no room to even open the door.. and I was thinking even if I were to add a tiny shelf for keys.. or something..
party_music50
2 years ago
With no room, your best bet is to tuck something small in either or both corners. Measure the available space you have on both sides of the door, then look through images of small corner table and/or corner shelf storage and find one that you like and that will fit the space you have.
Chloe Kasey
2 years ago
Paint the door and replace the chandelier with something more modern. We have the same issue that the door basically opens into the stairs and when we have guests we have to side step. The flow is terrible. What do you need to make it functional for your family?
Gee B
Original Author
2 years ago
I guess I have to ditch the idea of making it functional.. more pleasing should be the goal.. unless I want to extend the entrance! 😂
party_music50
2 years ago
Don't you even have 12" on either side of the door? This little thing appears to be only 11.5" on a side:

corner folding bookcase
Gee B
Original Author
2 years ago
lol it is cute 😊

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