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help complete entryway table

2 years ago

Please give me some ideas to complete entryway table… or even balance the pieces I already have. I definitely thing I want something smaller on the lamp side

Comments (13)

  • 2 years ago

    In my opinion, you have too much on the table already. It's just waiting for someone to put a big purse or backpack on it, turn around, and smash the lamp to the floor.

  • 2 years ago

    I think I’d put the painting ( I like it) on the book and maybe layer it just a little on the mirror. I’d take away the plant and pot and just have the bowl for keys and sunglasses. You could put museum putty under the lamp to keep it from scooting off the table.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Want great?

    You are attempting to compensate for a too small mirror.


    Trade the 30" mirror for a 42" diameter

    Get a smaller less bulky lamp

    Use the vase with branches, let some branch show in the mirror

    Add a smaller tray or dish for keys

    Then? S.T.O.P : )





  • 2 years ago

    Agree - too much stuff. I have 2 things on my entry table and 1 big picture hanging on the wall above it.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Not every flat surface needs a ton of stuff and IMO an entry table needs 2 things a place for people to place keys or mail depending on how you use the entry . I like a mirror rarely but it needs to be hung at the proper height , I much prefer a piece of art maybe a lamp but that depends on the lighting you have . A real plant is nice if it can actually get enogh light ot grow. Books have no purpose there at all. That little piece of art is not good. I also think the foyer is the introduction to your home so should connect to the rest of your decor.. To me more of big deal is aplace to sit to take off and put on shoes or boots so nice littl bench under that table .

  • 2 years ago

    Definitely hear everyone’s thoughts on do less. In the process of getting a larger mirror per Jan’s suggestion. I felt like it was too small as well. I also got rid of the books. But I can’t seem to let go of painting Lol.

  • 2 years ago

    My daughter just went through this and figured out the mirror was too small and was throwing things off. If you can’t exchange the mirror, try lowering yours and experiment until it feels visually balanced, especially height wise.


  • 2 years ago

    Here’s the table with another lamp.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Lamp needs to be short, stocky and better complement the accessories. Try Marshall's and Target if interested.




    Move items on left towards centre, remove the art or place on left, and mirror needs to be lowered a bit.

  • 2 years ago

    Agreed on shorter stocky lamp

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Get the right size mirror, and the rest will solve itself.

    More stuff never fixes poor proportion and scale.

    In the same way a house with badly proportioned bones is always a mistake - you are forced to "fix" it with decor. A lot easier when the proportions are good to begin: ) Lovelier as well.

  • PRO
    2 years ago



  • PRO
    2 years ago

    How about pushing all a little towards the center and add more foliage