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Entrance/ lounge area

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I have a big space when entering the house, when we moved in we thought it will be great space to add seatings..I followed the stair colors and made everything dark to match..
5 years later, I want a change...what a better design or ideas for this space? I am open to everything...light colors, changing walls....

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    the photos show different rugs. What are you changing? A few more photos would help.

    Where are the stairs? What colors do you prefer in your decorating style?

    What rooms does this foyer lead to and why would you sit in this space? for cocktails? Meet clients?

    I would start by center the rug on the front door.

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    Why upholstered furniture in your entry? Reason? There are A LOT of mirrored surfaces ( walls, furniture ) & no color other than gray, black & white. Looks like a negative of a photograph.

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    I mean, I would sit in there and wait for the rest of my family to get ready to leave haha.

    Or if I was waiting on an uber.


    Is there another living/seating area? IDK maybe creat an art gallery in there?

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    How lovely to have such a space! It does look a bit full/cluttered currently. This could be a lovely entry way--- a la the 18th century-style of Mount Vernon, or even the 20th century Hillwood House of MM Post that has a gorgeous black and white marble entry. These halls usually have a lot of symmetry and were designed to impress guests as they wait for the host or to be used as flex space for dancing and entertaining.


    Why not aim for symmetry, keep it simple---maybe have just a long, shallow sofa/settee, and add a few soft furnishings in a third color? Maybe go for a more classically designed mirror?




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    Here are some other photos as I said I keep changing little things hoping to feel better about it but I am no expert....the hallway in front is the way to dinning room
    The hallway in the side take to guest setting area..but it's an open space no doors between them all..

    What do you think.?

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    If you have photo inspiration I will be happy

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    Do you use the space as it is? Or did you just put furniture in there because it is such a large space and you felt you needed to fill it?

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    Sometimes we set there after meals,we dont have like family living room in the ground floor

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    it's really a dramatic space. I would paint the walls a dark color to compliment the furniture, the contrast with the floor would be beautiful and cozy up the large space for conversation.

    With the moldings and the mirrored pieces the dark walls would create a grand entrance.

    I can see it, I just can't find an inspo image to share, but I'll keep looking. Do you have a piano?

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    not really

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    I would consider changing out the furniture to 4 chairs around a round coffee table to make it feel more "loungy" rather than feeling like a living room.

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    You can play with ChatGPT if you want to see what AI comes up with. Here is one when I asked it to give me dramatic walls and lighten the furniture. Opposite of what you have.


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    IMO it is a LR so treat it like one . Maybe serve drinks before dinner there or just a nice spot for a few guests to sit. Do you love the mirrors and the vibe they give the space ? Very Hollywood is that your style?The entry doors and the morrored wall fight in style .ChatGPT has no class in design IMO>I would like to see the rest of the home to get a feel for your style.

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    Need a bit more clarity:



    Color: it’s hard to suggest as you reference light colors…but how (walls/rug/replacing or upholstering the seating)?



    Design/functionality: Could you just use the guest sitting area if large enough and if so, the foyer could feel less like a living room. I like the combo below if you were planning on an entire update; either area could then be used based on number of people.


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    Not really what ? Sorry 4 chairs not exactly entertaining but possible I gues. Some more info as to your lifestyle would be ahuge help.