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Home Decorating Furniture Design Dilemma

What entry table and pictures should i put?

Cassandra Leauvano

last year

This our new home. excuse the mess, we just had a baby. i am interested in decor, entry table, pictures? any suggestions?

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kandrewspa

last year

I can't imagine thinking about this when you just had a baby. Look at pictures on Houzz and create some Ideabooks if you have time and wait until the baby is one (or until you feel you have more energy to devote to this) before buying anything. No one should criticize you for not having a 100% decorated house when you have a new baby. If they do, that's more a reflection on them then it is on you. I know I hate to have things unfinished, but I moved 2+ years ago and still don't have everything the way I want it, and I don't have a baby. Check out art.com and etsy for art and build a collection slowly. Or if you're able to, engage a designer. Maybe this just isn't the time to decorate your house by yourself.

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Elaine Doremus Resumes Written
last year
What are the openings to the right and left of the entry? Is one of them a closet? You may want to put a small chair or mini bench on one side so people can sit if needed. Where I live in the northeast USA, guests need a place to remove their winter gear. Guests who may be disabled or elderly sometimes need to sit. I have a good friend of mine who is 94 years old and she can't stand for any length of time. Please look at this link for ideas. https://www.houzz.com/photos/query/tiny-transitional-entry-table-decor/nqrwns
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JAN MOYER
last year
last modified: last year
You're showing an entry that appears to have no space for a table or art. Then a stair wall that is blank, and an art opportunity, then a dining area with a lone table and chairs. You just moved in, and you just had a baby.

Spend some time looking at rooms you love. What colors beside black and white, do you like? Where is the REST of the room with the tv?

You seem to have edge to edge carpet, no wood flooring or accent rug opportunities right now.

Nobody can tell you what art to like. You have to do some shopping, and think about what YOU like. What spaces look good to you?

A new house is a clean slate. It doesn't happen as "Just get this" anything. You have to put the "you" into yours.

Maybe start with that dining area, near the front entry. Find something LARGE , or a series of three for that big blank wall. That you like. We can't pick for you. Go on "Great Big Canvas, or Art .com......
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I need to see the whole entry to start. I agree from what I see there is not much space, for either of the things you mention I would start with a huge piece of art on the DR wall ,The TV needs a wider stand and lower to have TV at the proper viewing height . But I need to see the room if you are asking about that space . I would remove the wereath for the front door they are never attractive from the back unless amde to do that . I would get a fabulous entry light that is hung to be seen in thta upper window and once you have decided on art a color from the art for the entry rug. Slow down enjoy the baby and think long and hard before every thing you do . The best spaces come together slowly with things you love not just stuff to fill spaces .
tracefloyd
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What about a beautiful maiden.

These come in different sizes, framed or unframed canvases and prints.

We have used this site, excellent art, fun to browse and reasonable.

Here is the link for this artist:

https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/category/horvat-alja/
tracefloyd
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What about a large framed Audubon print behind the Dining Table.

40x30 $180

Various sizes.

https://www.art.com/products/p12063681-sa-i1504011/john-james-audubon-louisiana-heron-from-birds-of-america.htm?upi=OED2CS1&PODConfigID=8880730&sOrigID=23630
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Susan Davis
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A new baby! Lucky you.....! Well done.

A runner in colors you would use in the adjacent room for the entry area. Possibly a print to go over the door.....and maybe small plates down each side of the wall area. Target has great things! Snuggle that baby!

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