Hallway light and look
Hi, I am thinking of changing the star lantern in my entrance hall for the large oak leaf chandelier (you can see it on the floor). It is the Neptune one in the photograph.
I also want to put a larger mirror in the alcove. Not sure whether to hang it portrait or landscape?
Two other possibles are changing the rug for a lighter/grey one, and repaint the front door, as I don't really like the warmth of the oak. What colour could I do it? Same as walls or same as woodwork?
I do quite want to be bold, perhaps the light should be the main feature? Or any other ideas welcome?
Thanks for looking.
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special morning
4 years agoAnother update I'm really happy I just need to add two matching wall sconces either side of the mirrors.
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