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Trying to decide on a entry way ?

7 years ago

Hi trying to decide on a new entry way for my home . I have an open floor plan so when you walk in front door only one long wall to left . I was thinking a table or bench .


Comments (30)

  • 7 years ago


    Not sure if should do another table but longer or maybe a bench

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  • 7 years ago

    You could go either way - table or bench. If a bench then you'd put a large piece of artwork above it. If a table then you'd need a longer one than what you have.

    Summer K thanked shirlpp
  • 7 years ago

    Definitely go longer with whatever you decide to do. That little table looks downright puny. I'd go twice as long.

    Summer K thanked groveraxle
  • 7 years ago

    I would also remove that medallion thingy over the door.

    Summer K thanked groveraxle
  • 7 years ago

    I tend to like a simple console table longer and clean style, with stools under it.




    Plus a couch table behind the brown leather sofa to draw you into the room and create a separation.




    Summer K thanked Rawketgrl
  • 7 years ago

    I just happened to have a couple of larger entry consoles on hand.



  • 7 years ago

    Thanks that looks better . That’s what I was thinking . My couch reclines so idk if I can put a table behind. I like the bench option too

  • 7 years ago

    Is that long dresser considered a buffet table ?

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  • 7 years ago

    I like the bench but I’m wondering if table looks better ?

  • 7 years ago

    Is it possible to replace that section of tile with the wood/vinyl/laminate that adjoins it? You could then add a colorful runner in that space. I think that Grover's tables look great!

  • 7 years ago

    What's the purpose? Are you decorating that space to sit and take off your shoes or just need it decorated. I like the farmhouse photo that you posted and Grover's renditions.


  • 7 years ago

    Summer, bench and table both look good, so I would choose the one that would be more useful to you.

  • 7 years ago

    A slight adjustment: I moved the bench so it's off the entry tile and enlarged the doormat so it looks more like an actual rug.


  • 7 years ago

    Thanks .. Just trying to update the house some . And I’m terrible at decorating lol ..

  • 7 years ago

    Will it matter if on the opposite wall across from it I have a console table too ?

  • 7 years ago

    It might matter if you have another console table. Hard to say without seeing everything in context. Sometimes spaces get too heavy with case goods and end up looking kind of institutional. It's good to ask what purpose each piece serves and if it's merely decorative, might something else, like a piece of art, work better for that purpose.

  • 7 years ago


    Looks just like this except table is black

  • 7 years ago

    I prefer the table to the bench, but if you expect people to frequently remove shoes there, then the stool-under-the-console solution (with a basket for shoes) might be the right way to go.

    Summer K thanked acm
  • 7 years ago

    Ok thanks . That table I have posted above looks like what I have across on other wall with pic collage above it . No one takes off shoes there ususally they will come in other door through mud room . That’s my front door . I’m thinking I may go with something like that colored console table that Grover posted so doesn’t look too much like my other table ? Sound good ? With a big mirror or artwork ?

  • 7 years ago

    Would it be possible to give us more pictures - include more of the spaces. We can then answer your questions.

    Summer K thanked shirlpp
  • 7 years ago

    I’ll try to take some pics .

  • 7 years ago

    Whatever you use, it should have some volume to it so that it can hold its own with that bulky recliner sofa. Chunky will work better; a skinny, leggy, glass table won't have the oomph to do the job!

    Summer K thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 7 years ago

    So the bench that’s posted or other console table pics won’t work ?

  • 7 years ago

    This is across room on opposite wall


  • 7 years ago

    Which bench? There's a few posted.

  • 7 years ago

    I think grover's blue credenza has the heft to work there.

    Summer K thanked decoenthusiaste