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Need advice for two story entryway

4 years ago

Working on decorating an entryway. Should the mirrors be placed on top of one another? Should molding be placed on large wall? Is there a free app to look at molding on wall? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We know we need a rug. Thanks!

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  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I think you have a good start. the console could use some love, decor-wise.

    you just need some more items to complete the look.

    I don't think the two mirrors stacked is a good option.


    do you have to use both of them together? what if you did one there, with more styling around the console, and one around the corner on the wall behind the sofa?

    Bunch of pics, so bear w/me.

    for the actual styling of the console, I think you need something like shown here, along w/the baskets beneath, and some items on sides of the console.

    first 4 pics show some ideas for underneath the console as well as styling on top.


    baskets or little ottomans, or stools.


    Notice how all of these are styled on top. you need a balance of tall items, maybe some art instead of the mirrors, or just do one round mirror.






    Rug


    I like this rug in you space. I think it works well w/your decor


    if you want to do a wall accent, look at 'wood slat wall treatment entryway'



    some other styling ideas








    lastly, something on the sides of the console. I love this organic looking vase w/stems. might me nice up by the front door


    living room layout w/your furniture. can't see the entire room, but can you do something liek this?


    or this? you need some chairs similar to either of these pics, and coffee table or larger ottoman



  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    High ceiling adorned with hanging lights; adding height [above the other mirror] could visually 'link' the lower floor/ the empty wall, and the dangling lights above... ?

    From the LR, it almost looks too bare... ?

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I love the elements - they're bold. I would like it better like this:


    While I like the light fixture, it seems a little too delicate for this entry - something more robust maybe.


    Edit to add: in the room past the entry, I think the sofa would look better facing the fireplace and TV, rather than awkwardly intersecting with the entry.


  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Nice to see a mock-up. It could be heaviness of dark doors - contrasts too much, too differently with little spheres. You didn't ask-- but do you like the doors as they are... seem fine, but they seem rustic finish, not modern like the lights are.

  • 4 years ago

    No door hardware yet, or is it black?

  • 4 years ago

    If the doors are dark brown, and "loom" large... possibly could a 'lightweight' canvas art, tall and rectangular, work there?

  • 4 years ago

    The entry has no place to put a coat. If you live in a warm climate and don't own coats----what about umbrellas?

  • 4 years ago

    Furniture/art vignettes are balanced better when the art or mirror are no wider than 75% of the furniture below.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    While I would prefer art or a large curvy mirror over that table, I like what you have, but for all the symmetry and square lines. A rug will soften it some but I think you need some curves. Maybe a small curvy lamp like shown in some of Beth's pics, as well as some rounded large baskets under the table like shown in her pictures. Nothing too structured but a bit organic looking. Or a round stool.

    Love your chandelier. I'll bet it looks magical at night.

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks everyone! We have two chairs ordered like the ones shown. We also know we need more on and around the console, but want to bring more height to the space. What about wall molding?

  • 4 years ago

    Also, the kitchen is behind the great room and windows to the woods on the wall directly across from entry that is why the sofa is placed where it is!