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what do do in the staircase nook!

last year

Please help with ideas and photos if possible? Bigger mirror, arm chair table?

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  • PRO
    last year

    If space allows, place an accent chair, bigger mirror.


  • last year

    I'd skip all of this and get a fabulous, tall plant, in a gorgeous container. The greenery would create a great focal point and will be pretty with the iron work.



    A console table and mirror are fine if you really want them. You don't have space for a chair. Your current table size is good but use one that is not black nor iron. You already have it in spades in this area and it is over kill. The problem with the mirror is it should really behung higher. But then it will look like it is too close to the staircase.



  • PRO
    last year

    ^^^^ yes first thing I noticed, it’s like op tried to match the console to the stairs. It’s too much. Solid console or a chair. I would paint the skirt and risers white on the stairs too to tie into the wainscoting. Leave the treads and handrail wood.

  • last year

    The current console takes away from the beautiful iron balusters. Have you tried another console or chest?

  • last year

    I would like to add a chair, smaller console and larger mirror however what type of chair is recommended so that a rug is not needed?

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    No room for all of that in your nook. The mirror appears to be as large as it can be and it is still too low to be of service. Maybe it's just the angle? It's a visually very busy space with your balusters. If you like the chair idea lose the table and mirror. Perhaps a tall free standing lamp next to the chair. but the only use that chair will get is for shoes on or off. It's an odd place for a chair.

  • last year

    Removed table upon advice and added chair. Cannot find a table that works. Really want as close to a grand foyer look at possible. Any advice appreciated, thank you.

  • last year

    Removed table upon advice and added chair. Cannot find a table that works. Really want as close to a grand foyer look at possible.

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    A ”grand foyer look” to me would include the items, below. Will a grand foyer suit your family’s lifestyle and will it match the aesthetic of the adjacent rooms open to the foyer?

    1) using a round pedestal table with flower arrangement in lieu of the white chair. Something more like the mock up from @Celery. Visualization, Rendering images

    2) a large impactful chandelier

    3) the floor grout looks patchy in the photos. Consider steam cleaning or replacing it with something that works well with your stairs and whatever flooring is in the adjacent rooms. Perhaps black and white marble. Or hardwood, maybe with a pattern.

    4) I can’t tell from your photos but have you considered adding a rug in front of the door?

    5) I see a glimpse of stuff on the floor just to the right of the front door. Do you have a closet or nearby mudroom to hold jackets, bags, shoes, etc. so they aren’t visible in the foyer?

    6) change any hardware (handles/hinges) in your foyer to a dark finish similar to the wrought iron staircase and black door. The foyer door to the left of the front door (closet?) looks like it has hardware in a silver/light finish

  • last year

    Perhaps mentioned previously, I have not explored all of your comments Christine and I apologize for that. My thoughts at first intuition would be a stunning round rug in the center of your entry with a round table and vase with open stemming floral arrangement then an interesting large statue of some sort for the corner, no mirror.

  • last year

    I would look for a small antique style table to put next to the chair....



  • last year

    Don’t mind me asking please, but is there a reason why you’re needing a chair there?

  • last year

    A small luxe sette could be pretty with art above.

  • last year

    Something with curves and a looker :)