HELP with Entryway
I have a good size entryway with lots of storage for shoes in a very spacious coat closet. I have several ideas for the entryway space that I would like to implement but in need of opinions from experience interior design enthusiast 😄or certified pros.. here are photos of the space I’m working with
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Nat F
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Comments (15)Most definitely, the design challenge for living rooms that have no foyer and is a walk thru room is to create that cosy feeling. The configuration of your room should be flipped. The long sleek sofa should be on the long sleek wall. By relocating the sofa, a foyer is created with a sofa table under the window with the bench under it and a closed wood cabinet backing up the sofa. Walking into a solid piece of wood furniture will ground the space and define the seating. There is 4'-0" clearance from the front door wall and the edge of the sofa and don't forget that everything is low (30" - 33") so there isn't an obstruction. Also creating the foyer forces a specific space for all that stuff we all walk in with when we get home. In the plan note that the blue line indicates the tv (sorry for moving all those wires). The red lines indicate art/mirrors. By relocating the tv on the staircase wall, it allows easy access to the closet under the stairs, creates a reading nook at the window, and allows room for another lounge chair and ottoman near the stairs. It looks good, too. Consider painting the wall behind the tv from the window to the staircase an interesting color, wallpaper or wall treatment. this way that wall will be pleasing to look at. Here's the plan, the best I could figure out without measurements. Looks like a very big sofa so a 12' sofa is in the plan. The rug should be a 9 x 12 in front of the sofa and a runner at the front door running side to side.Of course you will have to verify the measurements to make sure this will work. The nice thing about furniture is that you can move it around! Hope this helps....See MoreHelp!!! This entrance needs help!
Comments (7)Aside from the shrubs, as is, I like this entrance. If and when your shrubs grow and fill in between them and you can trim them a uniform height just above the floor level, that will be an improvement. Perhaps you could move the shrubs closest to the railing to a bare spot between the other shrubs. Adding a pair of large planters -- one on each side of the steps -- with something to add color could improve curb appeal. There are pressed metal exterior wall decorations that might be added to the brick -- either on each side of the opening or something (for instance, a sun) above it. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1366&bih=650&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=mo5aWq3LHIfq_AbCx6y4CQ&q=image+pressed+metal+art+sun&oq=image+pressed+metal+art+sun&gs_l=psy-ab.3...3441.3954.0.6553.4.4.0.0.0.0.76.282.4.4.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.BYK8FJEkONU...See MoreNeed help with entrance stairs/rails
Comments (5)Dig a bit deeper. There are precast steps that look more natural like stone. https://www.edsconcrete.ca/steps-precast-stone You might be able to go over what you have. I don't like the fake gray stone on the retaining walls. It doesn't complement what little I can see of the house. I would select a minimal wrought iron handrail for this installation. You might be able to purchase it online and have it installed...See MoreHelp with entry appearance
Comments (15)I like the entry. redoing the staircase would really up the ante to the overall look. the brown carpet just doesn't work. if you have wood treads, refinish them, add some riser tiles. railing is fine, maybe get it freshed up w/a coat of paint? or, redo treads to match the other wood, paint risers same as wall. add black/cream accents. (see below for that) If you like the blacks/whites/creams, I'd do this tile on the risers. would look amazing w/the dark treads For now, remove the clock and the round table. maybe play up the spanish look w/something like this took away the clock, added the bench, the rug, and a diff light bench idea would look a million times better than that round table. console table, taller plants, runner, and a LARGE colorful art piece for the stairs. or, look for a console table. antique would be fine. anything in wood w/that old style spanish/old world feel to it. A runner is also needed. (notice the stairs w/the saltillo/tiles) runner in the colors shown above, ,maybe a few textured items both of these are more netural in color and textures. the woods/blacks/creams w/the textured items would be perfect w/your wall and floor love your skylights and plants. more spanish revival with pops of color. if you did want to upgrade the stairs, go this route w/talavera type of tile on the risers. For sure lose the carpet! quick photoshop. would look really good! what's on your treads?...See MoreNat F
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elcieg
last yearlast modified: last yearStart with fresh paint. Install a new doorbell (the wire and the tinkerbell).
I don't see black and white, unless you make a reason for your choice.
I suggest you paint the walls in the tone of the floor, doors black, then I can see black in the scheme.
One of my fave inexpensive flush lights is this Possini from lampsplus.com
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PROSabrina Alfin Interiors
last yearPut a shallow console or 3-drawer dresser opposite the front door, and hang a great piece of art right above it--something that's really attention-getting right as you walk in the door. Then put in a runner that picks up some of the same colors as the painting/art. Lastly, get a beautiful light fixture for the ceiling. I'd go with a semi-flushmount instead of a full flushmount.
A few inspo photos--look at them for console vignette ideas, not necessarily placement:
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last yearThe doors don't have to be painted charcoal. A Greige color to complement your floors would work also.
PROBeth H. :
last yearlast modified: last yearSince you have so many doors and everything is white, painting the doors the griege color (to coordinate w/your floor tile) would look a lot better. consider doing the baseboards too.
It just looks nicer (or paint the walls)
Loloi Rug
You could also paint the walls a softer griege and the doors a darker one:
try this for the ceiling
If you like the black door idea, go w/Wrought Iron. it's a great shade
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Beth H. :
last yearlast modified: last yearthis light fixture is the Bergamot. comes in diff sizes and finishes. I have it in my hallway w/3 led bulbs
If you don't need a ton of light, try the single bulb but do an LED 100 watt (which is less wattage)or look at other options
If the doors are wood, use a good wood trim paint like Advance in a semi gloss or satin Nat F
last yearThe light fixture is an easy update. Im excited to shop around for some. Thanks for the suggestions.
But let me back track a bit... With all that I said about painting doors griege... Now that I think about it. I still have a dilema with painting the doors to match floor. I was planing on putting a runner that would cover that griege color on the floor. Now why would I want to bring it up to the doors, where its going to be an unavoidable color in whatever I do. I was actually trying to avoid it by placing a big runner rug. Now if I paint the the walls or door I can't ignore the color. I want to complement my door and the outside brick of the condo. So black and white seemed to go nicely with red.
Also, have to clarity that i cannot make big changes (light fixture are okay, painting okay) because this is a leased condo. Here for hopefully not more than two years.. I should have mention from the gecko. sorry. Nice piece of furniture and rug with some decor on the walls is mostly what I am after. Why not the black rugs? does it not go well with door and brick? here is my door.
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Beth H. :
last yearlast modified: last yearIs there anyway you can repaint that front door? It's not really red. looks more like a brick color.
If you were to paint that door Wrought Iron
Or this Black Mocha color, it would work so much better.
you'd paint the interior doors the same color (doesn't have to be the griege color) , bring in a runner w/some colors to coordinate, and then your console.This is nice, but if you're going to do the doors
Then I might want to do a natural wood console to add a bit of depth
see all these colors? now imagine them w/your dark charcoal accents and a fresh white wall.if you want a black console, do something like this thats open so you can bring in some textures and neutral shades w/the baskets/vases, maybe a gold mirror
Lighter colors that work w/the floor and that brick door shade
Beth H. :