What to put here?

11 years ago

This is the view from our upstairs hallway and down the back stairs. If this was your home would you leave the plant or design this space in another way?

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miacometlady

11 years ago

I always shake my head when I see this space! It's so difficult to deal with. Anything you put there eventually gets dusty. What's a person to do? If you are looking for a project - drywall the space up and be done with it. If not I'd leave the space bare. After a month you won't ever look at that space again. Good luck.

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mollypuetz
11 years ago
Maybe artwork with lighting or just drywall over the niche
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11 years ago
I
would replace the plant with a couple of interesting shape tall baskets or
vessels (ceramic/porcelain) or even a couple of unique architectural fragments,
such as a column capital (old or a reproduction). If there is one near you, check
out Restoration Hardware, World Market,or Hobby Lobby for some
possibilities.

If you will please tell me what style you prefer (traditional/transitional/modern) I will be a little more specific.
Kat Cheng
11 years ago
It could be either, but you need to add lighting for dramatic effect. And possibly paint the rear wall with a color that complements the color palette of your home.

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User
11 years ago
PS Yes, I agree with adding lighting and if you could please tell me more about what is above this space (attic?), etc., perhaps I can advise on a light fixture that would be effective as lighting is one of my specialties.
Jolene
11 years ago
I have this one at my house but I can reach it with a swiffer. It is a dust collector. I would dry wall my if I could diy it and it look good. I would for sure want to dry wall yours because I wouldn't be able to get to it to dust.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
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get a nice sculpture.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
or a pot, so people can flick pennies at it.
hmarney
11 years ago
Have a cool mural done, dust and care free
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
project photos onto it.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
paint it black, get a white sculpture
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DirectBuy of Fort Worth
11 years ago
add a beutiful mosaic tile to that wall space
Vicki Denson
11 years ago
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
can you open a window there?
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Andrea Broxton Design
11 years ago
Those awkward spaces! I have used mirror, sculptures and textured material or tiles. I like dimensional wall treatments (like Modular Arts) painted in a contrasting color. You can make a fake window with a mirror and wood framing.
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Maureen Stevens Design
11 years ago
How about a wallpaper for that rectangular space and a nice sculpture or collection? I personally like busts.
sootsprite
11 years ago
Bad space to put dustables! Per previous comments, I would drywall it in, add light, and paint the walls in a color with higher light reflective value (LRV on paint chips, the higher the number, the more reflective it is). Then you will have a cheerful, bright stairwell.
Kat Cheng
11 years ago
I wouldn't drywall it over because that might make the stairway seem a little narrowly confined and ominous. Take advantage of the fact that it's there to open up the space and add light.