Awkwardly shaped entrance hall - Help needed to furnish and style!
Hi guys
Help needed please!
I have bought a new (contemporary design) house and it has a large albeit awkwardly shaped entrance hall. I am really struggling with ideas as to how to design so that it is a) functional as an entrance hall, and b) very beautiful "wow" type entrance.
At present, the walls are bare white and the floors are light grey square tiled (which can't be changed). The whole room needs furnishing and styling including lights (at present just down spotlights everywhere). I'd particularly like to do something interesting with the curved wall. The house is contemporary in design (think glass box over three floors) and the interiors could feel quite cold without additional colours/textures in the design.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated - particularly around type and placing of furniture/lighting.
Many thanks in advance - floorplan below.
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special morning
3 years ago
L S
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Comments (19)my entrance hall is way smaller than yours, with similar stairs, white banister and natural oak console and mirror. For years on end each time we've redecorated it has been where we 've experimented with really bold colour choices for walls and carpets, some arguably less successful than others. Last year was the first time we tried yellow - none of us really likes the colour but we were running out of ideas. We used Dulux's Sunny Day throughout, freshened banister and skirting with really bright white and picked a bold striped carpet for the stairs. It's been the best combination so far, and has looked even larger and brighter after we incorporated some small golden accessories on the wall and console. I cannot reccomend it strongly enough. Funniest thing is whoever visits and praises it always starts with 'I don't really like yellow but.... this yellow looks amazing or this yellow is sort of different ... Do buy a tester and give it a try. Use natural materials where you can and add a little gold here and there. Our hall has never looked so large, bright, warm and welcoming, and it doesn't look like we'll be experimenting again soon. Unless you live in an extremely hot part of the world, I cannot think of anything better. All the best, maria...See MoreEntrance Hallway dilemma. n
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Comments (4)Wow, what a big space! What is great here is that you have lots of room to play with. It really depends on what style you are going for. However here are some ideas! For the entrance way, a lovely console table would be a wonderful addition against the opposite wall to the door. Something reflective to help keep the place looking bright! This could be decorated with some accents like some bright flowers that really pop against the neutral wall. Maybe a little tray to put your keys and purse in as well! Can't see the space behind the door however maybe a statement coat hanger? Or it could even be placed in the left corner, near the double doors. For the living room space, I would keep the white chesterfield sofa and build around that. A white gloss coffee table would be great as it would reflect the light helping to keep the room bright and light, and easy to clean! https://omnari.com/shop/furniture/tables/coffee-tables/white-gloss-coffee-tables/ A wall mounted TV would look amazing against the marble wall, however if you prefer - maybe some art? For this I would pick out some statement art that incorporates hints of the general colour scheme. Also, a cabinet for storage! Hope this helps you and good luck with your design adventure!...See MoreI need help for T Shaped Living room+ Dining room layout
Comments (4)Hi Yasemin, I have added a very basic templated 3D model to give you the gist of how I’d lay out the space. Please take no notice of the styling, the templates are just what I had to hand on the computer. So I would use bench seating along the back wall for your dining table seating. This would allow you to push the table back further than you can with conventional chairs and thus keep traffic flow unrestricted through the space. There are a wide range of benches available these days from basic and beautiful wooden constructions (just add cushions if you wish), to sumptuous fully upholstered luxury pieces. There is also room for a sideboard for your tableware, you could create a beautiful sightline out of this by adorning it with table lamps and/or decorative accessories. Some wall art would be great here too. I wasn’t sure what the space was at the other end of the room (with glazed door), is this your main entrance? If it is you will need an outerwear storage facility of some sort. If its not a main traffic route then it could be a lovely space for a desk and study area. Good luck with your new apartment. L :)...See MoreL S
3 years agohey - so I have used the Home By Me website to try and design the room. The website creates 3d renders of the room - I have chosen some furniture and spacing where I think it works but would greatly appreciate your views. there are obvious limitations with Home By Me and so the pieces I've chosen aren't exactly what I would buy but gives a flavour of my current thoughts. @auburnfurnishings, I like your idea of a patterned wallpaper but worry that a)I'm not brace enough, and b) it would be a little in your face in such a large scale. pics of the renderings attached.
special morning
3 years agospecial morning
3 years agothis first one is my dream entrance hall. appreciate it might not be your style, but the idea of grand sized items and furniture not all being against the wall works for yours too.
dont know your budget for things like a statement table.....
not sure about the walls being painted different colours that's a totally personal thing too
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special morning
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