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Entrance driving me crazy!

7 years ago
I need to put this cabinet somewhere and the only place I found is the entrance ...what do you think??

Comments (16)

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Agree with Suzyq. Cabinet is better suited to go against wall where the art is.

  • 7 years ago
    Ah great will do that. Thanks a lot! Any idea where I can stock shoes? Baskets under the cabinet ? Should I add a plant in the corner ? Should I put something on top of the cabinet?
  • 7 years ago

    Yes, switch them so the cabinet doesn't block the art. Switch and take a pic so we can see what else you might do.

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Don’t clutter up with other stuff. Cabinet and art art so nice! Is this only entrance? Put baskets for shoes in a different location if possible.
  • 7 years ago
    Can you post a picture of the wall to the right of the entrance?
  • 7 years ago
    Here is it but I want to remove this shoe rack
  • 7 years ago

    HI -- Lets do a little cabinet remodel ( if you can ) .... take the metal base off . Put a top on that metal base in wood or glass or marble and put a mirror above it . Or maybe now as a table , it could fit under that big Art ? I love the Art . You can switch the Art and this new remodeled hall table if it looks better that way . Now for the cabinet ... put some new short small legs under or casters whatever you find and then will it sit under the other Art on that back wall in the hall ?

  • 7 years ago

    There are shoe storage solutions that can be built into the space under the stairs.


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  • 7 years ago

    Put the shoes in the drawers of the cabinet.

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    You have no entrance from a garage? NO shoes belong in the front foyer for any length of time. Actually? I am sick of the shoe thing at any entrance. Every single one ends with a hundred pair. Return them to the bedroom - the same way you do clothing. : )

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Isn't the cabinet a bar cabinet?

  • 7 years ago


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    Seems you need a bench and shoe storage at your door. Replace current one with something like one of these? I like the modern metal one - put baskets under it for the shoes. People will be more apt to place shoes in baskets than take the time to open cabinets with doors. It's a universal fact: socks go missing and shoes at the door multiply :)

  • 7 years ago
    Thanks a lot for all comments I have tried to make changes and now will hand the frame.
    I love the idea of the shoes rack under stairs but unfortunately I have a full storage built there.
    For the cabinet i just bought it at $2500 so not ready to destroy it :(
    I like the bench + basket idea, will look for one that I can place there / for now I have removed the shoe rack to remove the clutter till it’s replaced.
    If you agree with the position of the art I will start drilling :)
  • PRO
    7 years ago
    I would not put that piece in your entry. It is too much with the art. Are you saying you speak $2,500 on that piece and didn’t know where you would put it? It is a great bar cabinet but find a better place for it or return it. I am just being honest and I don’t mean to offend. The art is interesting but a bit too much facing entry. I actually prefer it where you originally had it. Then add a nice medium height fig leaf plant. Keep the art the main thing. Then along the entry wall you can out something for shoes if absolutely needed.
  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Is this a condo with no garage? This appears the formal entry. Is there..............no "mud" entrance from the garage?

    I see no purpose to the bar cabinet, other than one. Agree with Flo. Relocate.

    As to shoes: In the very BEST of mud areas I have designed, those with "cubbies", with baskets for shoes, with hooks, with pegs....................$##@@&&^% with shelves, open containers, closed containers and you go right ahead and name it.

    Nice on a photo op. In real life? As crapped up as the bad entries they replaced, and as disappointing in reality versus the VISION/FANTASY of new builds. The cost of shoes, relative to income is far too low. The result ? Each family member owns ninety pair minimum, before you get to the flip flop category.. They ALL end up in an entry. There is no storage that will suffice! It is kick off, and there they remain. Add the tote bags, the Amazon waiting to go to UPS..... the back packs that never find the hook, and yes......even the coats that can't find a simple hook.

    I am sick to death of it. lol.



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