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Entryway design help!

6 years ago

Hi everyone!

I'm thinking of changing this mirror and console table for just a mirror and shelf look. (I'll attach a few inspo pics of what I sort or like). Mainly because the entry table is very wobbly, and is meant to touch the wall that it is on. (we have a heater so this prevents it from being on the wall.) Also for space reasons. our entry way is not big. and I think with a shelf I'd still.be able to have a key bowl on it and maybe a plant.
My question is, should I change this rectangle mirror to a round mirror. and also for the shelf should I be looking at options to match my honey wood floors or just go with a black or white shelf. how long should it be aswell? thank you everyone!!!! Any and all advise is appreciated. :)

Comments (25)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    72" long thick floating shelf mounted 30" above the floor

    36" Diam Mirror

    wayfair floating shelf





  • 6 years ago

    thanks Beverly I'll have to look for a cheaper shelf option! but I get the idea!

  • 6 years ago

    I would hang the mirror horizontally and find a shelf of equal length or just a little longer to hang beneath it.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You will need to think about how wide the shelf can be without the door hitting it and I would look at getting that heater moved over so it is not straddling the 2 floors. I like the round mirror but really I would do a nice piece of art and hopefuly no shoes under the shelf but a samll bench is a nice spot for guests to remove and put on shoes it could go on that wall facing us in the picture with the mirror above it

  • 6 years ago

    idaclaire do you mean keep the existing mirror? and Patricia if I did do the shelf and mirror combo would you recommend putting a little bench on this wall here?

  • 6 years ago

    would you guys say the longer I go with the shelf the longer that wall will look?

  • 6 years ago

    Patricia how thick would you do the shelf?

  • 6 years ago

    Cc, I would think about moving the shelf down the wall a bit. Right now, it feels too tight to the entry. If you keep your mirror, you could do a small bench on the wall with the light switch and a piece of art over that. What's your budget for a shelf?

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Have you tried the console table on the wall with the light switch? you can move the mirror down the wall and add a small bench under it :)

  • 6 years ago

    katinparadise I'm getting a round mirror to go above the wood shelf we end up getting. so you would move a shelf and mirror away from the door? notice the heater below. I'm not sure if that matters.

    outshopping422 the table was originally there but a houz member recommended I change it to this wall and I do like it here much better!

  • 6 years ago

    Not sure if it's just the picture, but the mirror looks a little top heavy for the shelf.

    Perhaps something a little bigger. See pic below

    Lakewood · More Info


  • 6 years ago

    hi angel I mentioned in the comment that I may get hom to add a couple inches onto the shelf... but I cant go too long because it will be hitting my front door

  • 6 years ago

    so just a little longer on the shelf

  • 6 years ago

    Cc-I like the shelf. How far below the mirror will you be mounting it?

  • 6 years ago

    I'm not sure katinparadise what would you recommend

  • 6 years ago

    I went with the warmer shade to match the floors.

  • 6 years ago

    this is just an example of what it will look like. the guy is extending it 5 inches. should I make it thinner as it is quite thick or leave it as is?

  • 6 years ago

    I would go with a darker stain to compliment the mirror.


  • 6 years ago

    angel I went with this shade to match the floors

  • 6 years ago

    Hang the shelf. I think it will look great!

  • 6 years ago

    About 4-5" below the mirror. The center of the mirror should be 55-60" off the floor. I think thicker is better to balance the size of the mirror. I'm not sure you need to make it longer.

  • 6 years ago

    hes adding a few inches on to the new one. this one was a little warped so he has a straighter piece of wood!

  • 6 years ago

    we will need to add brackets as it's a bit to heavy .... should I get plain black metal?

  • 6 years ago

    It looks nice! I think black brackets would tie in nicely with the mirror frame. These are graceful and soft with the curves.

    https://www.mockett.com/sh1.html