Entry Hall Makeover (cont.)

The other side of the entry hall has been completed. 

On the wall, there's a coat rack  to hang coats and hats. When the pegs are not required, they can be folded away. Initially, I was going to go with a far more traditional coat rack to fit in with the traditional style of the house, but when the others were consulted, they rather like this design too. 

Behind the door is the electric panel. Previously, it had been hidden by a bamboo blind. Now, there's a fabric curtain instead. 

This little room, about 1.5x1.5m, is now a light, bright, calm place. There's colour from the shoe rack (cherry wood), the key bowl (copper tones), the deep green o the plant, and the softer greens in the fabric. It all flows rather nicely, and brings a smile to my face. It's a serene entry, but rather practical too.

Entry Hall Makeover

Giraffe by Dawn Kennaugh

The entry hall has been pretty much untouched for the whole time we have lived in the house. It was desperately in need of a makeover.

As you enter the small space, there's  an enclosed shoe rack. A small umbrella plant sits atop the rack, and beside it, a bowl made from keys. Hanging above this on the wall is a limited edition print of a giraffe by Dawn Kennaugh. I smile every time I look at its beautiful, quizzical face.

The walls and ceiling have been painted a simple white.