Narrow condo entryway shelf

9 years ago

Long-time reader, first time poster! I have a narrow entryway in my condo apartment and would like some advice on decorating the space. When you enter the unit, on the left side is a wall (kitchen on other side) and on the right is a door that leads to a large closet. After the kitchen, there is a wall that is 28 inches long and it is here that I would like to hang a framed picture (already bought, just need to frame, probably walnut shade - I've taped the unframed picture to the wall for reference) as well as a shelf below to hold a key tray and maybe a small object. Once framed, the picture will be around 16" long, so I am thinking a max shelf length of approx. 20" would be appropriate and max depth of 5", so as not to walk into it when I round the corner. My decorating style is mostly modern, with a little mid-century and neutral and natural colors (natural wood, white, grays, and navy blue). Any ideas on what type of shelf to get (floating or something with brackets)? Any tips and ideas are appreciated!

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jansgirl
9 years ago
I like the idea of a simple floating shelf. Whether it should be wood or something else depends a bit on what you are looking at beyond this entry.
P Banos
9 years ago
Check the height where you have placed the picture. It should be about 60" to the center from the floor, since you will always see this picture from standing.

Also if you hang a shelf are you using it as a landing place for keys, phone etc. or just for decoration? I think the first may happen regardless. This will help you determine the best height for the shelf.
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acm
9 years ago
There are shelves designed with a hook for keys and so forth, or you could get a very narrow table. Lessee what I can dig up...

I have this one, which is too narrow for a dish, but a good place to prop mail that's headed out. You could hang your keys underneath -- we hang drying umbrellas there, as there's a boot mat underneath.

Brolen Wall Mount Shelf With Hooks · More Info
Some other things that catch my eye just looking on Houzz:

True Floating Shelves, Set of 2 · More Info

Danya B. Laminated Floating "U" Shelves (Set of 3), Walnut · More Info

The Alison Industrial Pipe Shelf · More Info
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Barbara Griffith Designs
9 years ago
Shelves are very easy to bump when you pass by. Look for a very narrow (many available) table for that space.
cliff_and_joann
9 years ago
We have a narrow foyer that we made a shelf for and we purchased iron

brackets on line...I think it's about 6" deep and we never bump into it.

I think a 5" shelf for you would be fine. One thing though, your pic is kinda small and high up...I think a pic a little bigger and longer would look better

in your space.