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ENTRY WAY HELP PLEASE

3 years ago

Hi can you please offer suggestions and ideas for our entry way that is also in the living room. we just moved in but the TV will be on that wall, and area rug will be setup. just need to figure out the entry way (also the other open concept room is the dining room fyi)




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  • 3 years ago

    There is no fireplace, that is the TV on the floor haha just hasnt been setup yet! Thanks for your reply! should we move the couxh like your photo?

  • 3 years ago

    lol! wow, i swear it looked like a cool fireplace!


    I would do a door w/glass to get you more light and open up the space a bit.


    lots of diff design ideas







  • 3 years ago

    for the tv wall, lots of ideas









    this one, and the one above are DIY projects.

    this used unfinished base cabinets. you can go to the blog name for the whole tutorial

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Is that a FP or just the TV sitting on the floor? Is this a rental or not? IMO it matters since I would want a coat closet there as a divider if this is a non rental it wouls create an actual entry and for sure a place for coats that does not clutter the entrysince there is no space on the right of the door at all.. I need more info.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Already rearranging anymore suggestions?


  • 3 years ago

    Rearranged what do you guys

    think?

  • 3 years ago

    I think it’s missing a mirror or maybe some art work

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    With no dimensions this is just a shot in the dark. Could the sofa go against the entry wall? Would there be enough room for the door to swing in?





    If it does work you could paint the interior side of the door a darker color; put the t v over the fireplace opening; add more fabric at the windows; and put two chairs on either side of the fireplace/tv wall.

    This arrangement won't allow for a coffee table, but there are cute clip on tables you can attach to sofa arms.


    This for the t v wall...over the fire box.

  • 3 years ago

    I like how you rearranged the sofa. Not sure how much room there is but if you can, move sofa a little further away from the window. Then perhaps a small drink pedestal could go there. I imagine the TV will be centered on the wall the sofa is facing. But if you do put the TV on the end wall, you will have options to have the sofa like you moved it to, or could put it back when you just want to change things up. Not sure how many people typically need seating in there, but when budge allows I would get a less bulky sofa and a small comfortable accent chair.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I need to see the whole space for sure so continue posting pics here in a comments

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    The new direction of the sofa needs a table or bookcase behind it.

    You could leave the sofa in the original location and add a bookcase or some other divider to create a sense of an entry.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    It's nice to have a room where the sofa can float in the middle of it, but you don't have the space to do that successfully. This layout below will accommodate a good conversation and TV-watching area.



  • 3 years ago

    Thanks everyone here are the updated photos please know im still unpacking




  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Curtains look skimpy. I would go higher and double ones.

    Some visual




  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Some inspirations to help you


  • PRO
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    or with sofa by the window. Notice two tones drapes please.


  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I agree with @BeverlyFLADeziner to put the TV on the wall right next to the front door in her layout rendering. You don't have room for an entry area. The sofa is too close to the wall.

    Also because I dislike a TV screen as the very first impression when entering a home and that current TV wall is front and center. Hang art over the sofa.

  • 3 years ago

    Thank you all i will get bigger curtains also i do like the idea about the art being the first thing you see instead of a TV but i was really hoping to seperate the entry way and living room. to give you context this is technically the first wall you see when you walk in, any recommendations on art?


  • 3 years ago

    Again...........

    The new direction of the sofa needs a table or bookcase behind it.


    You could leave the sofa in the original location and add a bookcase or some other divider to create a sense of an entry.

  • 3 years ago

    Art is very personal. What themes do you like?

  • 3 years ago

    Dividers. Maybe not these exactly - but you get the idea.

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  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    looking better.

    Personally I'd do some window blinds (especially since your sofa is right there) but if you must have the curtains, you'll need to raise the rod




    do something in white, raise the rod, and look into an inexpensive bamboo blind


    Celerygirl gave you a good visual here. I'd stick w/something lighter.


    BTW, you know your door is only primed, right? it need a coat of paint. paint it the same as your wall color, or, paint it a contrasting color.

    The modern glass/chrome table doesn't really work w/your type of sofa. if you can sell and get something more fitting, it would be more cohesive. (or get a diff sofa.) (also an area rug)


    these accessories would pair better w/your sofa






    a nice area rug would look great under both.

    something neutral like this would work. simple console, wood coffee table, a few plants


    find a nice console for under the tv. (if you hang the tv, don't go too high. from floor to MIDDLE of tv should be between 56-63" for that size you have)


    this is the reverse layout of yours. you could do a similar type of wall. notice this tv though. hung way too high. should be lowered about 8". don't make the same mistake.


    If you do get a new sofa, get something less bulky, do a few chairs, a wood table

  • 3 years ago

    Wow thank you so much beth and everyone! i love my glass table so much ill probably get a new couch instead just not sure the colour yet or style. ill go for not bulky. ill do high hung blinds i do have an area rug as well that i need to unroll

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago


    these are completely wrong for your window. stretch everything out. see the diagram in my other comment? get new curtains, bring up the rod, bring out the curtains a good foot on each side.

    here's a good visual of size and spacing




    woven wood blinds. try blinds.com. or, if you have a standard size, try lowes


  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    (don't forget to give your door a coat of paint. that primer coat makes everything look dingy. )

    pick a coordinating color from whatever you use, and use it, if you like.








    I think a less bulky sofa is a great idea. here are some w/similar style glass tables

    I love this style. black or charcoal or a platinum/silver, would be pretty. love this velvet look














  • 3 years ago

    Thank you i am changing my curtains tomorrow! also the front door is red so would it be weird to have a different interior colour? ill try and paint tomorrow

  • 3 years ago

    The inside of the door does not need to match the exterior.

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I like Beth's all suggestions.

    As for lighter curtains.. here we are




    I would get an area rug as well.

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    or with rug


  • PRO
    3 years ago

    and bamboo blinds



  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    my photoshop isn't as good as celery, but here's an attempt at a diff door, color, sofa, gallery wall of photos, plant


    for the wall, do the Ikea Besta hack


  • 3 years ago

    I like the re-oriented sofa but pull it away from the window so it doesn’t crowd the window and add 2 side tables. A reclining sofa calls for 2 side tables, not a coffee table - a coffee table close enough to reach will interfere with the way the foot rests open. When time to replace the visually bulky puffy recliner, consider a more streamlined frame and arms with comfy plush seat cushions.

  • 3 years ago

    Your dogs are so very cute. Their coloring makes them look like miniature ponies. Looks like the couch potato pooch likes to look out the window. Need to keep that in mind when rearranging, lol.

    I very much understand wanting an entry space, but the room isn't that large. Hate to see you lose space that might make the room more comfy and I like the chairs Bev added in her floor plan.

    Here's a pic of a house that is sort of oriented like yours. Looks like you have a nice porch on the front. Make that your entry visual by doing some planters beside the door on the porch. You can make that cozy and welcoming. Then change to door to one that has windows as Beth suggests above. See how the TV is over a console chest in the below pic? You can do that and place some nice decorative items on the chest so it's not all TV.


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  • 3 years ago

    A fabulous rug will pull this all together. Neutral curtains will work whether you keep this couch or go for a new one.

    Having the “room” smaller but with an entry is a good plan, but you should try Beverly’s idea as well. That will help you to decide if you want a new couch and what style.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Put a fabulous mural on the wall with a narrow table!

    We have a weird narrow entryway. I decided to be bold!


    Go crazy! Make it a focus!