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Entry way West Elm

13 years ago
Hey everyone!

So the West Elm sale started and I've saved up for some items I wanted. I definitely picking up the parsons desk for my office, but in addition, I figured I'd grab something for my entry way, its very barren at the moment. Let me know which one of these items would you get for the entry way! I can't decide.

I also considering the John Vogel bench, because its just cool.

I've attached images of the Parsons and Terra console tables. Let me know your thoughts.

Comments (18)

  • 13 years ago
    Definitely the Parsons table. Clean elegant lines made to support vignettes of all sorts.
  • 13 years ago
    I'd like to see more of the room because it looks to me like you could use a better furniture arrangement before you start adding pieces. From what I can see of the way your entry just plops you into the room, I'd be inclined to move that tan leather sofa (is it even a sofa, or a chair?) perpendicular to the window so it divides the entry from the living room. Looks like the wall to the right of the stair is a good place for a console table and art. More pictures, please.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for the quick replies! Here are the rest of the pictures of the room...still under construction.
  • 13 years ago
    Groveraxle and Amir: Great great idea 're couch etc. @90°!! That make the entry into a foyer! Only...does back of couch cut off welcoming feeling?
  • 13 years ago
    @Groveraxle, Thank you! Its been tough slowly picking items out...still waiting for the perfect coffee table...lol I tried that option when I first set things up, the sofa was to wide, it becomes a bit snug to walk around and As liza11995533 mentioned, family thought it wasn't welcoming and cut the flow of traffic a bit.
  • 13 years ago
    Hey, Amir. You've got great taste and I think you could use a bench--I'd try it under the window to the left of the door--but that JOhn Vogel bench looks uncomfortable. The seating portion seems to be actually lower than the frame; it makes me wince. However, West Elm still has my favorite bench ever, it's on sale, and I would buy it in an instant if I had any more room in my tiny house. It's ethnic, but I think it would go well in your space.

    http://www.westelm.com/products/kuba-crescent-bench-patchwork-g644/?pkey=cbenches&

    Your current coffee table looks fine with your furniture, but I'm glad to read your waiting for the perfect one. I love when people have a vision and are patient about making it happen instead of running out and buying the first thing they see.

    OK, now you've made ME think about how I can use this bench. I need to replace my dining chairs; maybe this bench instead. Hmmmm.
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    13 years ago
    I like the table on the right....it seems like you could use it for other purposes besides a place to set things. Having a party? Great for setting up cocktails.
  • 13 years ago
    The bench is wonderful at a dining table for extra or primary seating. And as a coffee table.
  • 13 years ago
    I've bought you the parsons console, hung some art, and removed your floor lamp, added the kuba bench and an ethnic artifact in your entry. Don't worry: if you don't like it, I can change it back with the click of a mouse.
  • 13 years ago
    Amir, I am seriously remorseful about stealing your lamp, so I've replaced it with a tree. It's a little large, but you can always prune it.
  • 13 years ago
    Groveraxle, what program do you use here for all your stealing & replacing?? I've seen you in action before!
  • 13 years ago
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    AH your amazing Groveraxle! Love the mock ups,. What type of plant is that? looks like a fig tree. I need more plants in my house. I'm going to swing by and check out the bench on my lunch break, its on sale, on top of the additional 20%!

    Also agree that the John Vogel bench doesn't look comfortable, I only liked it because of the looks—my house is sadly empty. I recently just got married and want to furnish a bit before my wife moves in.

    Another question, I have a fan with lights rights when you enter—Im confused why there is a fan there? shouldn't it just be a light.

    Thinking of getting an entry way light and throwing a large cow hide rug into the entry way. crazy talk? maybe...lol
  • 13 years ago
    Amir-buy the bench!
    Grover-you made me lol!
  • 13 years ago
    @neighweigh, I use Photoshop Elements for all my thievery.

    Amir, I love the idea of a cowhide at the entry. And if you don't need the fan at the entry, exchange it for a light. Congratulations on your marriage. I hope she's on board with you doing all the decorating. I'll vouch for your impeccable taste.

    The plant is a ficus lyrata. Anything tall there would do.
  • 13 years ago
    i had never heard of West Elm, just looked them up and pretty cool stuff, thank you! will have to check it out for my new place :-)
  • 13 years ago
    any suggestions where to get a well priced cowhide. Want one for under the dining table. Easy to clean.
  • 13 years ago
    @Heidi Hunt, On Emily Henderson's blog, she recommends one from IKEA, $200: http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/bright-and-airy-family-room-makeover/