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jmi626

Recommend a mirror for me plz

5 years ago

I know I want a mirror above the console, but cant even decide how to pick one. Round, rectangle? Wood frame, metal frame, funky frame? How large? Im really clueless and need some pointers or tips. Thx!

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  • 5 years ago

    Thank you Michelle, the dimension is W 48" / D 15.25" / H 34" /.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Look for something you like, that will make you happy when you see it, look at Google images, or Amazon for ideas.

    jmi626 thanked mdln
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Before you look for a mirror, I would rethink the table.


    Why is it shoved up against the wall? Is it because the door won't clear it? I am sorry, but it feels awkward.


    You can make your hall feel much large and spacious by adding a full-length mirror or series of mirrors and a larger runner.


    Pretty paint color!

    jmi626 thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    It looks to me that you have about 8" there. You could get a narrow shelf, but I recommend a full length mirror to open up the hall visually.


    The table is nice. Can it go somewhere else?

    jmi626 thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • 5 years ago

    I can move it away from the corner a couple inches, but I like it in the corner.. it took me a year to pick this out. lol so sad to hear that it looks awkward in that spot ;-( .. I bought it for that spot, so havn't thought about putting it elsewhere. thank you for ur input CDR.

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    It is a pretty piece and you did a great job on the beauty of the piece. I am just being honest that I think it feels awkward. Not every hall has to have a table.

    Would you mind taking a photo standing at the front door so I can see what is beyond?

    How much space is between the door and the wall and how deep is the piece?


    There is a solution here. Don't worry.

    Thanks.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    This is from the entryway, the red couch is gonna go soon. Supposedly it is a dining room. Oh, the furniture measures W 48" / D 15.25" / H 34" /

    when the front door is open there is 7.5" gap between the furniture and door.

    and there is 46" clearance for the hallway, .






  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Beautiful home! I just think it really crowds the hallway.


    I'll bet you can use it elsewhere.


    There likely will be people on here that tell you it looks fine and you like it there. So, obviously up to you what you want to do.


    I'd hang a series of 3 mirrors to open up the space and a runner that fills that front hall or even continues all the way down to the stairs. You want to eye to go all the way to the window, not stop at the console.

  • 5 years ago

    I totally understand what ur saying because even with marking the wall and floor on how the console would fit, when it was delivered it felt larger than i expected.. but I thought I would get used to it. I do wish it was a tad bit narrower but i had a long wishlist of what the console needs to have and this happens to fit most of the important factors. Thanks again for ur help! I really appreciate it. This is our first house and my first time thinking about decorating and it is a lot harder than I thought, but trying to have fun!

  • 5 years ago

    Yes it could, felt it didnt look good when i put it there but maybe I can try again.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    If you read houzz discussions, most of them are about last minute decorations. Unfortunately, by this time, a lot of mistakes have been made. Those cost $.


    This is the same as with my clients. Most of what I do as a designer involves math and experience. Yes, I am an artist also, but if you get the beginnings wrong, nothing goes well after that.


    My recommendation for you would be to return the piece of look for another place in the home to put it. If you show a photo of your living room, I could help with that.



  • 5 years ago

    I love your sweet little pup wondering what you’re up to. Lol

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you so much CDR, u are so kind! And I cannot agree more with getting the beginnings wrong - we were so afraid of this as well which took us so long to buy furniture to begin with. I got this on final sale so wont be able to return it, and yes it wasn’t cheap (my standards) so i feel remorseful 😔
    Wish i knew about this forum earlier!! ill make sure to ask here before getting my living room rug and dining room rug and window treatments.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I'll bet there is a place in your house to put this. So, don't worry.


    You will get advice on Houzz....sometimes good/sometime in my opinion, not so good.