Help with Entry Area

10 years ago

I've been trying to figure out this entry wall. I like the picture or mirror look above a table, but the light switch is making it difficult for me to hang them at the appropriate height. Any thoughts? The first picture is the wall, the second is looking in from the front door. The third is an inspiration photo.

Thanks!

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BeverlyFLADeziner

10 years ago

The white table is not the correct solution. I just saw narrow metal tables with mirror or marble tops at the local HomeGoods for about $150. Your foyer needs the visual weight of something dark that doesn't take up much space. Try something like this with botanicals framed and matted above. If you frame and mat them, your can control how large you make them to avoid the light switch.

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10 years ago
Could you try moving the table over so the light switch wouldn't be in the way? Or would that look too off centered?
michels_jennifer
Original Author
10 years ago
Perhaps if I moved it off center I could balance it with something?
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tgb1
10 years ago
I think I would forget about the table and just do a substantial mirror there.
michels_jennifer
Original Author
10 years ago
I'm open to that. We don't really need the table here.
tatts
10 years ago
I don't see the point of that table. It's just something to walk around. I don't think I'd put a mirror there either. If someone falls down the stairs you don't want them to smack into glass.
tgb1
10 years ago
I think I would do away with it then. You don't have a ton of floor space there. If you don't need a mirror there, maybe a big vertical piece of art...
kierlakin
10 years ago
I would do away with the table and go shop for a beautiful piece of original art from a local art fair or gallery or open studios. Support your local artist!
michels_jennifer
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you Beverly! I love that! Agree I need something heavier than this white table.
michels_jennifer
Original Author
10 years ago
Kerlakin, we are big supporters of local artists! I love that so many are now doing prints; makes beautiful art very affordable.
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Shoa Gallery
10 years ago
I agree with the others. The table doesn't do a whole lot for the space there.

I'm an artist and I have a collection of 12" x 12" abstract tree fragments that will look good there. Many available here (among my other originals): https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShoaGallery?section_id=16910936&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1

Some samples below. I can mix and match them for you.

Enjoy decorating!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
10 years ago
Good, Jennifer, I don't think you will have any trouble finding the right items with a bit of time, a taper measure and perseverance.
Susan Davis
10 years ago
I love the inspiration picture and do not see why you could not emulate it!

Antique your table dark and do the dark framed prints, as you do like this look and the dark will pop off the light wall. Put your prints so the frames line up on the left with the vertical outside line of the table. Find a small lamp for the right side but slightly to left of swith and flowers etc or something small but distinctive, key bowl, etc between pics and lamp just like your inspiration piece.....small but very effective.

Oh by the way, could you do a shot of your dining room and curtains. I am struggling with my dining room and yours looks pretty inspirational to me....thank you!
michels_jennifer
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you soosun! The dining room has been a work in progress! We are now just waiting for the woven blinds to come in. We desperately need them for sun protection. The curtains are bold...not for everyone...but I like them.
Zackery
10 years ago
You could do a circular smaller mirror so that it wouldn't interfere with the light switch
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Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC
10 years ago
Here is a photograph from a design of ours. Notice the lightswitch as well.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
10 years ago
I can't believe the client didn't object to a table in the foyer that overlaps the framework of both doorways.

Newbies,......... this is a no no.
Judy Mishkin
10 years ago
my thigh hurts just looking at it.
tatts
10 years ago
Nooo...that's not an accident waiting to happen, is it? Unsecured glass top sticking into two doorways? What could happen?