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How would you map out this entry?

Jumoke Adebimpe

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I'm planning my entry way and I wanted to get opinions because I'd like to put an entry table (with a lamp, flowers, mirror and something to hold keys) to the left and a bench to the right (for backpacks, bags and shoes, maybe a photo gallery). If I don't use a bench, maybe two chairs and a c-table - the door to the left leads to the garage, the door to the right is a closet.

Some friends have suggested that the bench get placed on the left and the entry table to the right. Also, any thoughts on how to make this a casual coastal? I'd like to use greys & driftwoods and eventually want to paint a tranquil color. Finally, I think a 2X8 runner might be good here, but I want it to pop and I'm not sure how to subtly tie it into coastal. I want to kept it tranquil.

What do you guys think?

Entry table to the left, bench to the right

Bench to the left, entry table to the right

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Comments (4)

pink_peony
5 years ago
I’m assuming you mean left bs right looking at the photo. If you want a mirror above a console the stairways wall will look too crowded. since you have a closet at the bottom of the stairs is a bench absolutely necessary? Having both a cosole and a bench might make the space look more cluttered than anything. For a coastal look here are some suggestions. I will say paining that area is going to be where you will get the most bang for your buck. I would go with a neutral to keep it light and bright . Something in the Greige family. Throw a fun rug down place a console on the left with an Interesting mirrorabove it. If you really need that bench do hooks above it. Keep some framed photos on top of your console and a nice dish and lamp.
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Jumoke Adebimpe
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes, left to right looking at this photo. It's a pretty compact townhouse, so the closet is more utility. The bench wll be more a place to put things down and out of the way.
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Brown Dog
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You have a blank slate to build on! If this was my home, I would start by buying the chest of drawers and mirror first (yes, small chest of drawers instead of table, who couldn't use more storage?). Then see how it looks and how traffic is. If you still think you have room, buy your bench. Then add a funky rug with colour. I would also paint your entry door black. It's a different style than the other doors so absolutey lends itself to another colour. I've painted the inside of my front door black in my last two houses and it looks fabulous!
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