I painted, replaced all of the baseboards and door trim, installed a new light (so long boob light), made some coat hangers, put up some accessories, got a new carpet and updated a little bench.
Here are some before and afters
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It got a coat of spray paint on the one day that we had good weather and the red velvet and fringe was replaced with a matelassé pillow cover, that I also got from the GW
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Previously I had a coat rack in here to hang our coats. If you read my previous post you will know that I don’t have a coat closet in this space.
I made these coat racks and put them behind the front door so you don’t have coats staring at you, as soon as you walk in the door. The top hooks are for my son, and yes they are really high up, but he is 6’6”, so it’s quite accessible to him :)
I just love the new light. Again hung very high so my son’s head doesn’t hit it. I can’t wait to see the reflection the light gives off at night; I bet with the cutouts it’s going to be gorgeous.
Here’s the ugly door to my basement apartment. In order to help it blend in a little more, I painted it and the door frame the same colour as the walls. I would like to replace the door altogether, but it’s a little out of my skill set, for now
And this is the view as you walk in to my house
I have some tweaking to do; a few more decorative touches to add and all of the caulking, which I am dreading, but overall it’s done.
I wanted to mention my floor. I had this floor put in when I first bought my house almost 10 years ago. It was pricey and a new product at the time. It is plank vinyl ,installed right over concrete with adhesive. This stuff is the bomb! It is easy to keep clean and indestructible. I highly recommend it.
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LOVE. It is so fresh looking. What a welcoming entry. I love the fixture and accessories too. Great re-do!
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous Mel!!!! I really love your new bench too!!! What color was that on your walls before you painted? I really like that color too!
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
Your entry looks wonderful. I would love an entry. You walk right into my LR. You've done a fabulous job with the hooks and the bench. Looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love it all! I can't even pick a favorite part. It might be the light. Bye bye boobie light. My mom thinks I am crazy for calling them boobie lights but that's what they look like. haha!
ReplyDeletelove the color, the light, the rug- it all works beautifully together! nicely done, mel!
ReplyDeleteI like that the hall matches the bath. Makes the space look bigger. Great job!
ReplyDeleteMel,
ReplyDeleteI've been admiring your "no-longer-pouting" room for a few days now and just saw your entryway for the first time. It looks gorgeous! Permission to visualize your entryway when I shut my eyes?
Keep up the good work!
P.S. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog : )
wow looks great! It makes the space so much more cool and bright! Love it.
ReplyDeleteDarling umbrella hook, what a steal! Love how fresh and clean it all looks!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Megan
http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous redo! Your entryway looks wonderful. Love the colors you chose and all the accessories go together so well!
ReplyDeleteFound ya via Shanty 2 Chic :)
You really did a great job. I really like how it turned out so nice a fresh looking. I also love the little umbrella... cute.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with this entry. I also like the umbrella.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI love love love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteEspecially the rug and light. GORGEOUS!
Love love love! Where did you get the rug, it's perfect! I'm so glad you meantioned the plank vinyl I've been dying to install it and I'm so glad to hear how well it's held up for you!!
ReplyDeletehaha! Boobie light! I've never heard them called that before, but I am surrounded by them in our new apartment. So...thanks for the AWESOME new name.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks great! The light and the chair are my favorite parts!
lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love that umbrella hook! You have the luck lady! Look very bright, fresh, and clean :) Im jealous! But I am moving soon, so I am sure I will have tons of great projects to "borrow" from your blog ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - I love the umbrella hook too, and you picked a perfect spot for it. The floors are great, never would have guessed vinyl!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how a change in paint colour can just freshen up a space. Beautifully done. The bench went from tramp to chic! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou're a fabulous shopper! It looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOoooh love the new light and the paint color! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLove the soft paint color and the coat hook wall. What an inviting foyer!
ReplyDeleteThe color is stunning!! Well, everything in there is stunning!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE that you painted the ugly door the same as the wall...definitely works to conceal it as much as possible.
Love the color, would you share it with us?
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Terri
I second that request for the color! Wow, what a fresh update. I love all of the storage and versatility, and that pendant lamp is majorly cool.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI also have a "booby light" in my entry way that I can't wait to replace. I am so tired of looking at that thing!
What a transformation! A+! Thanks for linking up at WhisperWood Cottage!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to know where your rug came from. It's beautiful and I think I want it:o) Actually I know I want it for MY front door:o) I have that same umbrella! I got mine from Michaels Craft Store:o)
ReplyDeletePLEASE please tell us where you found that beautiful rug!!! I love your update <3
ReplyDeleteSomeone in Texas is looking for their bench :) Your entry looks incredible now! So fresh and inviting and I am in love with that umbrella hook, rug, and bench. It's those touches that make such a difference. Thanks for joining the party Mel!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful entry on a great budget. My kind of makeover! I found you at Rene's party. What color did you use? It's very pretty!
ReplyDeleteDebbie (newest follower)
What a wonderful difference between the Befores and the Afters!!! The whole place feels brighter and better now.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that the vinyl plank flooring is doing well for you. I am trying to convince The Husband to let me use it when we remodel one of our outbuildings into a guest house. This glowing review may give him just the push I need. (not that I NEED to push him, don't ya know, because I'M doing the work, not him.) :)
looks great! I love the paint color and the rug
ReplyDeletePopping over from Cottage and Vine! Great entry! Such a smart choice to paint the door to the basement and the trim to match the wall! And your little bench is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a transformation! I love the new color and light fixture. Visiting from Cottage & Vine.
ReplyDeleteI bet you just love coming in the front door now! Love how you hung the double row of hooks next to the door. I never would have thought to do that, but it makes so much sense!
ReplyDeleteCamille
Your entry is gorgeous! I would love to add this to the paint and room galleries on my site and include you in a feature post. What is the wall color? Let me know if you're interested!
ReplyDeleteFound you from the roomspiration party today. Your rug is GORGEOUS! And I love that paint color.
ReplyDeleteLove the rug in your entryway and your paint color!
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation! You did a great job making over the bench and the umbrella hook is an adorable find.
ReplyDeleteI like how you've incorporated a bench even though your space is small. I've found it's really helpful to have a seat near the door.
ReplyDeleteWhat a HUGE difference! So glad you shared this with us! It's amazing how paint can change the feel of the room. I really liked all the touches. Thanks for joining us for Roomspiration!
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