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Small hallway in need of wall decor help

last year

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As you can see, this is a space that gets little light and is in desparate need of decor on this wall. I can‘t seem to figure out what goes here. It’s the first thing you see when you open our front door. ISO ideas and recos!

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Angel 18432

last year

maybe try the mirror over the cabinet (instead of the shelf) then a large piece of artwork over the bench. The cushion on the bench looks a little skimpy, I would do something twice as thick with a couple of pillows.

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P Banos
last year
Can you please show us the whole foyer and a peek into adjacent rooms? What is over the bench now?
Melanie Porter
Original Author
last year
Ok. i just edited the original post. It’s a pretty small space in an old house.
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P Banos
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If you rotated that mirror and hung it there, would it fit? Then we need something else for the side.
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Yes, it would fit. i like the idea of moving it. Then large canvas art on other side maybe?
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