Weekend Decorating: 8 Ideas for a Small Entry
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When seeking inspiration for entryway decor, your search results will vary depending on your word choice. A foyer is defined as a lobby of a hotel, theater, or apartment building. An entryway is defined as hall located at the front entrance of a house. See what I mean? Do you often find images of two-story foyers or entryways the size of a bedroom when you are looking for rooms a fraction of that size? In the first ideabook of this series on entryways, 8 Ideas for Lighting Your Entry, a Houzz reader requested ideas for moderately sized one-story spaces. This ideabook aims to satisfy her curiosity and that of other readers who echo the same request. Take look at these 8 decorating solutions and decide which one you will try — or at least start planning — this weekend.
1. Rearrange the furniture. Audition a dresser from another room for the star role in the entryway. Allow the warm wood and aged hardware to bring character into a living space and be a cherished focal point.
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| 2. Light up the walls. No room for lamps? Install a pair of wall sconces. Hardwired or plug-in, sconces are available at various price points and provide a invaluable space saving lighting option. Ambiance included. |
3. Embellish with paint. This stairway landing holds an other genius idea for decorating your small entry. Pictured here is actually wood paneling, but I suggest painting an inner rectangle in a contrasting color and hanging a few of your favorite photos in the center. This novel idea can be completed in less than two hours.
4. Add wainscoting. Elements such as wainscoting and board and batten add architectural interest to a nondescript space. Complete the look with simple, attractive accessories to help polish the look.
5. Play peek-a-boo. This former closet turned entry boasts a creative alternative to hanging artwork. Geometric cutouts, painted in complementary colors, allow guests a peek into the neighboring living room upon entry.
by Alexandra Rae
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6. Create a nook. When you have limited floor space, focus on the wall. Cabinet nooks can be recessed in between two wall studs or surface mounted to create a custom look for less.
7. Practice minimalism. Carefully choose your artwork for your entry because that one piece sets the tone for your entire house. Select furniture accents that complement the vignette and don't divert attention from your masterpiece.
8. Remember the fifth wall. When you finally get bored with your painted white ceiling, explore the world of wood ceiling products, ceiling medallions, and faux paint finishes. Each of these options will help you to think beyond your four walls and look upward to infinite possibilities.
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Ideabook updated on May 6, 2011.
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This is really a side note, but I had a vague idea earlier today of hanging different shapes and sizes of mirros, placed sporatically, floor to ceiling on my full wall. Similar to a crackled or brocken mirror effect, but still having parts of the wall showing - sort of a 60's/70's mod vibe. You're painted rectangle idea sounds a lot less complicated though.