Help with entryway

last year

Hi all I have an extremely boring entryway with no room for any type of table, mirror, etc. I have been thinking about painting the front door and the window frames around the door, stopping where the chair rail trim meets the window frame. Thank you!

This the view from the bottom of the stairs. The rug is navy blue and cream.

This is the view to the right as you walk into the house. Anyi deas on what to

replace that ugly wall clock with are welcome!

This is the view straight ahead when you walk into the house.

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Maureen

last year

I’d first just paint door, given it's a solid door and a small area; see what you think.

If the door had windows, it wouldn’t feel as dominant/heavy.

Other ideas:

A slightly larger, muted rug would help lighten/enlarge the foyer and tie in with the living room’s.

A narrow plant a clay pot in the left corner might fit and would add a bit more interest.

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Lyn Nielson
last year
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Yes, paint the door and trims without painting the wainscotting.

a rug in front of the door, just wide enough to cover the closet door, no need for a rug to fill the space.

to the right of the closet door you could add a small table with a bowl for keys, phone, and a slim mirror above OR stack two framed pieces of art.

A framed piece slim and tall to fit between the sconces.

I'd swap the sofa with the chairs. or face the sofa to the fireplace and add a sofa table behind to separate the living room from the entry. then blue chairs on either side of the fireplace.

always nice to change things up, occasionally.
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ShadyWillowFarm
last year
It’s boring because you have so much neutral color, and some navy blue (which is a neutral) and very little pattern. More color, more pattern. Get an entry rug with navy blue and maybe some red- like the flowers outside.
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eld6161
last year
I love neutrals, plus tomadded navy.

But if you are bored, change out the foyer rug to one with more color. It can still have the navy and cream, but maybe a sky blue thrown in.

I don’t mind the size but you can try smaller and see what you think.
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chispa
last year
I don't love carpeted stairs, but you could spice up the foyer with a more exciting runner/carpet on the stairs.

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woodrose77
last year
I don't think your entrance is boring at all. I think it just needs a more colorful, or at least a more interesting rug. If you like light neutrals, I don't think you'll be happy painting your door, etc. a dark color. I like neutrals,too, but I also like to have something pretty to go with the them. A beautiful rug at your entrance would make a huge difference. I would find a piece of art you love to replace the clock.
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lisase
Original Author
last year
Thank you all for your suggestions. The reason the rug is as big as it is is because the builder put an ugly diamond shaped tile thing in the middle of the wood entryway floor, ugh.