Need help with entryway in apartment
Hi there!
Having a bit of a design dilemma with the entryway into my apartment. There's a narrow hallway that opens into the living space/kitchen. The windows wrap around the side and behind (I'm in a corner unit). There is a sectional that faces the TV unit now as well as a blue/grey carpet underneath, and it has a chaise on the right facing side. The sectional is dark grey/brown.
Some options I thought of
1) add a series of 3 photos in white frames
2) place an ottoman, storage underneath
3) use a round carpet to fill up the floor space a bit
4) maybe put 2 square ottomans underneath the small side table on the right
5) add a mirror or large framed picture above this small table - A mirror was hanging there previously
All suggestions appreciated!
Thanks
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3demon
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hace 8 añosThanks for the suggestions everyone! I moved a few things around (please see picture)
The rug seems too small though. Should I continue with the small table on the far wall (with a couple square ottomans underneath), or should I abandon that and go with a larger ottoman/chest for that space? Pretty sure I'm going to remove the mirror (currently on the right wall) and replace it with a white framed image.
Also, still trying to decide between mirror or 3 frames for that wall above either the small table (as shown) or ottoman/chest/seat.
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hace 8 añosÚltima modificación: hace 8 años 3demon
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Before I knew you had the console table, I was going to suggest using this ikea hack http://www.preciouslyme.com/diy/diy-mid-century-style-credenza-8170
I noticed your pots/pans in a storage container on the first photos and thought this could double as pantry space. Just flank it with indoor plants and place a mirror above it.3demon agradeció a ybxhctq
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hace 8 añosÚltima modificación: hace 8 añosOk, ignore the color of this piece. This is just about the same scale as your piece. If you add some great wallpaper to that wall, and change out to a large round mirror over your piece, that would be a great look for that entry wall.
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hace 8 añosOk I moved things around again as per suggestions. Please ignore the small black table right in front of the camera, as well as the hallway boxes and milk crates - those are all going to go. The small 4 legged sideboard table under the photo — I think it might be worth replacing. My plan was to put the ottoman under there. Is the mirror too big? It also has a thin gold trim. Should I get a white framed mirror that's a bit smaller? Or maybe circular?
-also, are you sure that a grey circle carpet in the center here would be a no go?
We're slowly getting there. Thanks again to everyone who is giving feedback!
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hace 8 añoslove the table, picture and lamp with the basket.. its perfect.
the mirror has to go lol. maybe it can go on the inside wall we cant see?
I would replace the cubby thing first its not right for that space either. im starting to think a series of prints, bench and corner coat rack.
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hace 8 añosCubie has great spots for liquor bottles, glasses, etc.
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hace 8 añosIf not a bar:
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hace 8 añosÚltima modificación: hace 8 años@flair lighting – wow that looks great! Totally makes sense, I'm going to work around that idea.
Would it make sense to have the liquor near the entrance? I already have a mini bar near my dining table.
ive attached a couple images I thought might work – a series of 3 'Maps' with white frame, or a larger canvas piece without a frame.
any more thoughts on the circle grey carpet? And yes I'll remove the mirror :)
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hace 8 años 3demon
hace 8 añosAlso now that I think about it, for the coffee table, should I go with a footstool/ottoman or a matching table?
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hace 8 añosno more matching. go round ottoman and add a pop of color maybe. even cream, teal, orange?
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hace 8 añosLike the idea of framing the maps. If they are places you have been, that adds meaning also. I happen to have an old box on a table in my foyer filled with maps from trips!
Here is a photo for inspiration:
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hace 8 añosFound this in the Houzz shop. Rustic coat tree would be nice with the modern and dark.
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hace 8 añosI am guessing that the piece Flair posted is around five feet at least. The ones you have posted look too small and too cute.
Here is one from Houzz that is four feet long:
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