Entry Before
I really wasn't kidding with it being a tiny space. The front door is just to the right of this photo as you'll see in one of the after photos. Given it was such a small space, we didn't have a ton of room to do something special, but I knew the first thing that had to go was all the beige that covers every wall of our house. I also wanted to try to find a narrow cabinet that wouldn't extend beyond the closet wall. We accomplished both and I have to say, I'm pretty proud of our little entry area.
Entry After
I absolutely love the new wall color! We choose a color two shades darker than the office (Benjamin Moore Shenandoah Taupe AC 36) since the rooms are so close to each other. The cabinet we bought also fits perfectly in the narrow space. You also can see the entry light. It's not nearly as ugly (or crooked) as it looks in this photo, but it's still not my favorite. At some point, I'd like to switch it out for something more like this.
Yep, that's a peek into the rest of our house ... but focus on the awesome runner. Aside from constantly flipping up no matter what we do to it, it's been a great purchase. You can't see any dirt on it, and I love the funky design.
Decor like this was a first for me -- it borders on being too whimsy -- but I'm oh so glad I bought it. I think everyone who's come into our house has commented on it or played with it and I smile every time I look at it. Lesson learned. Broadening my design horizons is a good thing.
My sister found this print on Etsy and I fell in love. It's perfect for two Denver natives to have right at the entrance to their home.
Seriously not kidding with the small space, but a great way to see how the office and entry work together ... and another look at the fab runner.
So there you have it. Our fabulous little entry.
